Coroner identifies woman killed in motorcycle crash on S.C. 707
Deadly Motorcycle Crash on S.C. 707 By WMBF News Staff | March 8, 2021 at 4:50 AM EST - Updated March 8 at 1:56 PM
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – A motorcyclist is dead following a crash Sunday evening on S.C. 707, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Master Trooper Brian Lee with SCHP said a Harley-Davidson was traveling southbound around 5:30 p.m. when the driver lost control, spilling the bike onto the roadway.
Lee added the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet and was killed in the crash.
Horry County Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard identified the victim as 52-year-old Julia Garrett, of Murrells Inlet.
Grand Strand area hospitals prepare to transition to Phase 1B
Grand Strand area hospitals prepare to transition to Phase 1B By Katherine Phillips | March 3, 2021 at 7:47 PM EST - Updated March 3 at 7:47 PM
CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - Gov. Henry McMaster has announced those in Phase 1B of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan will be able to start making appointments on Monday, March 8.
Hospitals across Horry County said theyâre preparing for an influx of new appointments.
Chief Financial Officer at Conway Medical Center Brian Argo said they remain worried about supply.
âThereâs more vaccine coming and you heard that from the new DHEC lead as well,â he said. âAnd we asked for more vaccine, weâve asked for over 11,000 vaccines to be delivered next week. Hopefully, that obligation can be met, we already have met our obligation of growing our workforce in order to vaccinate as many people as we can. We need the state and DHEC to meet their obligation a
WHAT TO KNOW: S.C. moves to Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Looking ahead to Phase 1B rollout in S.C. By Brad Dickerson | March 3, 2021 at 10:19 AM EST - Updated March 8 at 8:44 AM
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – South Carolina is forging ahead with its rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, with Gov. Henry McMaster announcing the state is days away from offering doses to more than half of its population.
COVID-19 VACCINE |
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE VACCINE IN PHASE 1B?
Those in South Carolina aged 55 and older will be eligible for the vaccine starting on March 8. Others in this category include: