Author: WFXB Staff

Horry County Police Search for Missing, Endangered Man

Horry County Police are seeking the public’s help in finding an endangered man. According to the department, 56-year-old Thomas Edward Brady was last seen on Tuesday at his home near Antler Ridge Cove. He drove off in his white 2020 Nissan Rogue with a Grand Strand Nissan paper tag. He is around 6 feet and weighs 190 pounds with salt…

Power Outages Reported Across Region Due to Strong Winds

Power outages were reported across the region this morning due to strong winds. Around 900 Santee Cooper customers were without power in the Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island area early this morning. In the Pee Dee, Duke Energy reported that 91 customers in Marion and Darlington Counties experienced similar issues. All the power has since been restored to those areas….

Reddit Message Board Sends GameStop Stocks Soaring

A Reddit message board briefly sent Wall Street into a frenzy after GameStop stock started soaring. The video game and electronics retailer saw its shares spike more than 400% after members of the subreddit group called ‘WallStreetBets’ began aggressively touting their stock. This is far beyond what people think the stock is worth, especially as the company has been among…

Men Accused in 2002 Death of American Journalist to be Freed

Four men accused in the death of an American journalist will be freed by Pakistan’s Supreme Court. In 2002, Daniel Pearl was in Pakistan investigating the shoe bomber when he went missing on January 23rd. It’s believed Pearl was lured to a meeting where he was then kidnapped. Soon after, a video of his beheading was delivered to the U.S….

Doctor With Terminal Cancer Holds Hostages, Commits Murder-Suicide

A Texas community is in mourning after a hostage situation turned deadly in a medical office. Austin Police responded to calls Tuesday afternoon for reports that an armed man entered the Children’s Medical Group and was holding hostages. The suspect was found barricaded inside the office with five other people, all of which were employees. After the course of six…

DHS Issues National Advisory About More Potential Domestic Terrorism

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin warning of more potential domestic terrorism. DHS said the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol by President Trump supporters may have emboldened some extremists. They warned specifically that there are those who still object to “the exercise of governmental authority and the presidential transition, as well…

HCS Elementary Students to Return to Full-Time In-Person Learning

Horry County elementary schools will return to 5 day a week in-person learning starting February 8th. Through next week, all schools will remain in hybrid classes with all middle and high schools staying with hybrid learning for the foreseeable future. Those enrolled in the virtual learning for the spring semester will stay there. HCS recently received $5 million through the…

Suspect Evades Marlboro Police After Wrecking Car in Field

A driver evaded police after wrecking their car in Marlboro County last night. The chase began on Main Street in Clio after an officer tried to pull the driver over for speeding. The driver then crashed in a field on Carolina Church Road and ran off on foot. Authorities believe they know who the suspect is and were pursuing warrants…