Author: WFXB Staff

Homes Destroyed, Badly Damaged After North Carolina Tornado

The dust appears to have finally settled following the deadly tornado that tore through a North Carolina community. Three people were killed and ten others injured following the incident that occurred late Monday night into early yesterday morning in Brunswick County. Since then it has been confirmed that several cars and homes, mostly within in the Ocean Ridge Plantation Community,…

Missing Darlington Man With Medical Issues Located

UPDATE: Rogers has since been found by family members this morning in Darlington. The Florence Police Department needs help locating a missing man with medical issues. 41-year-old Bobby Rogers, of Hartsville, was reported missing by his family after a transport company took him to a medical appointment yesterday at McLeod Medical Plaza on Cheves Street. Rogers is 5-foot-8, weighs 209…

Police Confirm One Arrest After Person Stabbed in Myrtle Beach

One person has been apprehended in connection to an assault that occurred in Myrtle Beach earlier this week. One victim was hurt in a knife stabbing late Monday night in the 3000 block of North Ocean Boulevard. They were hospitalized for a “severe laceration.” 21-year-old Saul Stanley was arrested yesterday and charged with domestic violence of a high and aggravated…

One Fatally Shot in Darlington County This Morning

A deadly shooting broke out early this morning in Darlington County. The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office reported that one person was fatally shot on Bay Branch Road. At this time the victim’s identity remains unknown. It’s also unclear if any potential suspects have been identified or arrested. The DCSO, the Darlington County Coroner’s Office, and SLED are still investigating.

President Trump Issues Strong Statement Rebuking Sen. McConnell

And speaking of Trump, the former president has issued a searing statement against Senator Mitch McConnell. This attack comes days after President Trump was acquitted by the Senate over a single article of impeachment claiming he incited the riot on the Capitol. Despite voting in favor of acquittal, Senate Minority Leader McConnell said in a floor speech that the former…

Trump, Giuliani Facing Lawsuit for Allegedly Conspiring in Capitol Riot

Former President Trump and Rudy Giuliani are now facing a lawsuit over the Capitol riot. Democratic House Representative Bennie Thompson of Mississippi and and the NAACP filed the suit. They accuse Trump and Giuliani of conspiring with the two extremist groups, the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers, in order to block the presidential vote count. It further states that…

Charges Dropped Against the ‘Central Park Karen’

The ‘Central Park Karen’ incident has come to a surprising conclusion. Last May, a video went viral of a woman calling the police on a bird-watcher. Amy Cooper was walking her dog in Central Park when she was approached by Christian Cooper, no relation. Christian asked Amy to leash her dog and as they continued to argue, Amy became increasingly…

Main Takeaway’s From Biden’s First Town Hall as President

Joe Biden attended his first town hall event as president last night and here were the key takeaways from the evening: The biggest topic of discussion was over vaccination efforts in the U.S. The president confirmed by July they will have purchased enough vaccines to inoculate the entire American population. While we may not see big changes immediately, the president…

Severe Winter Weather Continues to Cause Issues Across the Nation

The bad winter weather continues to claim lives and cause massive issues for millions of Americans. As of last night, at least 26 people have been killed as a result of the winter storm. This includes several who died of hypothermia, three people in North Carolina who died after a tornado hit, as well as numerous other fatal vehicle-related accidents….

South Carolina Tourism Projected to Pick Up in the Fall

South Carolina’s tourism industry is expected to begin picking up in the fall. South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Duane Parrish confirmed the news yesterday, adding that “right now we are five times the unemployment of any industry in our state, the lowest to recover by far.” While this may come as a disappointment to tourism and hospitality workers…