Author: WFXB Staff

FBI Director Questioned in Senate Hearing Over Capitol Riot

FBI Director Chris Wray is testifying before a Senate Committee today over the security failings that resulted in the January 6th insurrection. This is his first public testimony since the deadly riot, as well as his first public appearance since the White House confirmed he would remain in his role as FBI Director under President Biden. He will be grilled…

Third Woman Accuses NY Gov. Cuomo of Sexual Harassment

A third woman has just come out against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo amid allegations of workplace sexual harassment. Within the last week, former Cuomo aides Charlotte Bennett and Lindsey Boylan have come out accusing the governor of inappropriate sexual comments and even unwanted touching and kissing. Joining them is 33-year-old Anna Ruch. She claims Cuomo asked to kiss her…

Fraternity Faces Consequences After Virginia Student Found Dead

A 19-year-old college student from Virginia was found dead over the weekend. Freshman Adam Oakes had been offered a bid to join the fraternity Delta Chi at the Virginia Commonwealth University. He had gone to a party Friday evening to begin his initiation process. The following day, police were called to an off-campus house where they found Oakes unresponsive. He…

Warning: Don’t Ease Safety Precautions as 3rd Vaccine is Shipped Out

As Johnson and Johnson vaccines begin shipping out today, officials are urging Americans not to ease safety precautions. Shortly after the FDA granted the company Emergency Use Authorization, Johnson and Johnson immediately got to work shipping out 4 million doses for this week. The first recipients were inoculated beginning this morning. Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging anyone who can get…

Apartment Complex Near CCU Apologizes for Unauthorized, ‘Racially Insensitive’ Online Post

An off-campus apartment complex near Coastal Carolina University is apologizing for a ‘racially insensitive’ social media post. A since-deleted Instagram post made to the Coastal Club Student Living’s page included a photo of a sign that read “we want white tenants in our white community.” The Coastal Club confirmed their account was “taken over” and the person or persons responsible…

Remains of Longtime Missing South Carolina Woman Found

The remains of a South Carolina woman who has been missing for almost three years were discovered last week. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office received a tip last Wednesday that remains had been found off Matthews Drive in Gaffney. Credit cards, a driver’s license and a dental records match confirmed the remains were that of 30-year-old Falon Michelle Cooksey who…

House Passes Massive $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Relief Bill

In a major win for the American people, the house passed President Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill. The Democratic-controlled House voted 219 to 212 in favor of the package early Saturday morning following a long day of debates. The vote was split largely on party lines, with every Republican voting against the bill. Two Democrats, Jared Golden of Maine…