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Myrtle Beach Bike Week rebounds from 2020 pandemic slump

May. 16, 2021 03:41 PM EDT
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina motorcyclists' event attracted large numbers of bikers from across the United States this year, after the 2020...

FILE - In this Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, file photo, Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly receives a COVID-19 vaccine injection in Topeka, Kan. In March 2021, Kelly enacted a law giving legislative leaders power to revoke her emergency orders. Top Republican lawmakers immediately used it to scuttle a Kelly order meant to encourage counties to keep mask mandates in place. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
The Latest: Romanians protest restrictions as cases top 1M

By The Associated Press Apr. 10, 2021 06:10 AM EDT

Ex-Myrtle Beach mayor dies of COVID-19 as S.C. cases grow

Jan. 17, 2021 04:02 PM EST
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A former mayor of the South Carolina city of Myrtle Beach has died of complications from COVID-19, the city reported Sunday. ...

Appalachian State running back Camerun Peoples (6) runs past North Texas defensive back Upton Stout (18) during the inaugural Myrtle Beach Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at Brooks Stadium in Conway, S.C. Peoples gained 319 yards and scored five touchdowns on 23 carries to lead Appalachian State to a 56-28 win. (Keith Jacobs/The Sun News via AP)
Peoples sets bowl rushing mark, App State tops North Texas

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 21, 2020 06:30 PM EST

FILE- In this May 29, 2005 file photo, colorful motorcycles stand in line in Atlantic Beach S.C., during the 2005 Atlantic Beach Bikefest. The city of Myrtle Beach in South Carolina is in the second week of a federal trial over whether it discriminates against thousands of Black tourists who visit every May to celebrate motorcycle culture. (Randall Hill/The Sun News via AP, File)
Black bikers see racism in Myrtle Beach, SC, traffic plan

By Michelle Liu Dec. 09, 2020 08:52 AM EST

South Carolina city extends mask mandate until end of 2020

Nov. 30, 2020 12:46 PM EST
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The mayor of a South Carolina city has extended the city’s mask mandate for enclosed areas until the end of the year. ...

A member of the Kansas State marching band plays the trombone while wearing a face mask during the second half of an NCAA football game against Kansas Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The Latest: Wooden, 2 South Carolina hoop events canceled

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2020 11:27 AM EDT

Myrtle Beach renews mask order as virus cases trend downward

Sep. 04, 2020 06:33 AM EDT
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina beach town has renewed its mask mandate as coronavirus cases trend downward following a spike linked to the popular...

In this photo provided by the Horry County Frie Rescue, multiple structure fires burn Aug. 4. 2020, in Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. Hurricane Isaias sparked five home fires in town, Ocean Isle Beach Mayor Debbie Smith told WECT-TV. (Horry County Fire Rescue via AP)
Isaias downgraded to tropical storm over eastern N. Carolina

By Sarah Blake Morgan Aug. 03, 2020 11:48 PM EDT

Walkers stroll past Cherry Grove pier at dawn in North Myrtle Beach. Tropical Storm Isais is moving up the east coast and is expected to make landfall near Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. (Jason Lee/The Sun News via AP)
Shops closed, beaches deserted as Isaias nears the Carolinas

By Sarah Blake Morgan Aug. 03, 2020 03:36 AM EDT

Spectators watch surfers in Delray Beach, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, as Tropical Storm Isaias brushes past the East Coast of Florida. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
Isaias strengthens slightly as it crawls up Florida coast

By Wilfredo Lee And Dánica Coto Aug. 02, 2020 12:03 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2020, file photo, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice delivers his annual State of the State address in the House Chambers at the state capitol in Charleston, W.Va. Justice says two people have died from a coronavirus outbreak at a nursing home. The deaths at the Princeton Health Care Center happened as Justice expressed concerns Wednesday, July 29, about a bump in virus cases along the state’s southern and western borders. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson, File)
2 virus deaths reported at West Virginia nursing home

By John Raby Jul. 29, 2020 03:40 PM EDT

Editorial Roundup: South Carolina

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2020 03:20 PM EDT
Recent editorials from South Carolina newspapers: ___ July 14 The State on the resistance to...

Mark Lazarus, the president and owner of Lazarus Entertainment Group, poses for a picture, Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Businesses in beach communities and mountain getaways up and down the East Coast are fretting about a shortage of workers as the summer season picks up steam. The concern comes after the Trump administration announced in June that it was extending a ban on green cards and adding many temporary visas to the freeze, including J-1 cultural exchange visas and H-2B visas. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
As beach towns open, businesses are short foreign workers

By Michael Casey Jul. 12, 2020 01:02 AM EDT

Governor: NJ seeing 'small spikes' in virus from travelers

Jul. 05, 2020 05:01 PM EDT
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The governor of New Jersey says the state is starting to see “small spikes" in COVID-19 infection from people returning from trips to...

Cheryl Pearce, a volunteer working the first tee, wears a mask as a precaution against the coronavirus, at the start the third round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament, Saturday, June 20, 2020, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) Cheryl Bearce
Pandemic makes stay-at-home explosions popular this July 4th

By Michelle Liu Jul. 03, 2020 02:09 PM EDT

Editorial Roundup: West Virginia

By The Associated Press Jun. 24, 2020 03:42 PM EDT
Recent editorials from West Virginia newspapers: ___ June 23 The Intelligencer on people from West...

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice speaks during a press conference at the State Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. Justice said Monday, June 22, 2020, that coronavirus cases are climbing across the state though he declined to strengthen restrictions as his reopening plan continues. The active caseload has increased by 28% over the past two weeks as outbreaks emerged at churches and after a number of West Virginians traveled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, according to state health officials. (F. Brian Ferguson/Charleston Gazette-Mail via AP, File)
W.Va. governor forces out top health official amid outbreaks

By Anthony Izaguirre Jun. 24, 2020 04:05 AM EDT

Myrtle Beach City Councilman Michael Chestnut talks outside his restaurant, Thursday, June 18, 2020, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Chestnut said businesses were in a terrible position. A number remain closed. Others that reopened are struggling with the extra cost of cleaning, food and other supplies and reduction in revenue because they can't pack as many people under social distancing rules. “Man, at this point I'm just praying we get back to normal. I want to keep people healthy, but businesses are hurting too," Chestnut said. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)
South Carolina beaches fill, but COVID-19 takes no vacation

By Jeffrey Collins Jun. 23, 2020 12:55 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice speaks during a press conference at the State Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. Justice said Monday, June 22, 2020, that coronavirus cases are climbing across the state though he declined to strengthen restrictions as his reopening plan continues. The active caseload has increased by 28% over the past two weeks as outbreaks emerged at churches and after a number of West Virginians traveled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, according to state health officials. (F. Brian Ferguson/Charleston Gazette-Mail via AP, File)
W.Va. virus cases rising as reopening plan continues

By Anthony Izaguirre Jun. 22, 2020 04:15 AM EDT