Grand Strand Medical Center hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinic to accommodate canceled appointments COVID-19 vaccine (Source: WMBF) By WMBF News Staff | February 15, 2021 at 11:19 AM EST - Updated February 15 at 12:28 PM
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Staff at Grand Strand Medical Center announced a COVID-19 vaccine clinic is taking place Monday in order to accommodate all appointments that were canceled last week.
According to information from the hospital, the vaccine clinic is happening until 2 p.m. Feb. 15 for the canceled appointments, as well as to service those who are due for their second doses.
“We are running ahead of schedule already and look forward to administering second dose vaccines to others who are eligible today (Monday),” spokesperson Katie Maclay said.
New Publix store coming to Myrtle Beach area A new Publix location is coming to the Grand Strand. (Source: Publix) By WMBF News Staff | February 15, 2021 at 3:49 PM EST - Updated February 15 at 3:50 PM
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Grand Strand shoppers will soon have another Publix location to choose from.
According to a press release, Publix Super Markets has executed a lease on a new store location in the Myrtle Beach area.
The Publix at Coventry Marketplace will be located at the southeast corner of U.S. 17 and Coventry Boulevard, which is near the South Strand Medical Center, corporate staff said.
âSlower startâ: Local hospitals say flu virus still a lurking threat during pandemic
âSlower start : Local hospitals say flu virus a lurking threat during pandemic By Jennifer Roberts | February 1, 2021 at 11:28 PM EST - Updated February 1 at 11:36 PM
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, seasonal flu activity is lower than usual this year.
For the week ending Jan. 23, only one state reported a âmoderateâ level of cases. South Carolina reported a âminimalâ level. Thatâs compared to the week ending Jan. 25 during this same time period in 2020. At that time, South Carolina reported a âvery highâ level of influenza cases.
Coroner: Fifth person dies after car crashes into pond in Myrtle Beach Authorities were on the scene of a fatal crash on Harrelson Boulevard Saturday morning. (Source: WMBF) By Brad Dickerson | January 27, 2021 at 5:02 PM EST - Updated January 27 at 6:56 PM
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – A fifth person has died after a car crashed into a pond last weekend in Myrtle Beach, according to officials.
Horry County Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard identified the victim as 19-year-old Jamar Matthews from Lake City. Willard said Matthews died at Grand Strand Medical Center from injuries he sustained in the crash.
Authorities said the wreck happened around 1:30 a.m. Jan. 23 on Harrelson Boulevard, just west of Highway 15.