Myrtle Beach Fire Department receives approval to be COVID-19 vaccination site In South Carolina the next group in line eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine can now start making their appointments. That group is those who are 65 and older. (Source: WTOC) By WMBF News Staff | February 9, 2021 at 1:11 PM EST - Updated February 12 at 2:22 PM
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – The Myrtle Beach Fire Department has received approval from the state Department of Health and Environmental Control to be a COVID-19 vaccine distribution site, according to information presented during Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Chief Tom Gwyer said the MBFD will be able to administer the vaccine once there is enough of it available. According to his presentation, the department will initially focus on employees as outlined by state phases before providing it to the general population in later phases.
âIt was very simpleâ: Hundreds receive COVID-19 vaccine at Myrtle Beachâs 1st mass vaccination event By Nia Watson | February 9, 2021 at 9:44 AM EST - Updated February 9 at 8:04 PM
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Hundreds of people received vaccinations Tuesday at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
This was the first mass vaccination event in the city and a major indicator of how future events will go.
The city provided the convention center space, but it was entirely run by the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
The clinic was by appointment only. Approximately 600 people ages 65 and older registered to get vaccinated.
âYouâve blessed our memoriesâ: Family, fellow officers celebrate Horry County LCpl. Melton âFoxâ Goreâs life
Emotional moments inside LCpl. Melton Gore s funeral service By WMBF News Staff | January 20, 2021 at 7:25 AM EST - Updated January 21 at 12:03 AM Officer Melton Fox Gore was struck and killed Tuesday afternoon while removing debris from the roadway on Highway 22. (Source: Horry County Police Department)
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) â A memorial service took place Wednesday at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center for LCpl. Melton âFoxâ Gore.
Gore, 57, was killed last week after being struck by a vehicle while cleaning up trash on Highway 22.