Author: WFXB Staff

Florence County Authorities Search for Missing, Vulnerable Adult

The Florence County Sheriff’s office is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing woman. 55-year-old Elizabeth Kirven was last seen yesterday morning in her pajamas at her home on Cottonwood Drive. She’s described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing about 115 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Kirven is considered a vulnerable adult who’s dependent on medication….

Protesters Clash with Police Ahead of Today’s Electoral College Vote Count

Speaking of the Electoral College, several protesters were arrested last night ahead of Congress meeting to debate and certify the votes today. Hundreds of President Trump supporters began gathering in Washington, D.C. as early as yesterday to rally behind him. In anticipation for potential riots, National Guard members were sent in and downtown businesses boarded up their windows. Unfortunately, there…

U.S. Security Officials Investigate Possible Terrorist Threat

An investigation is underway after air traffic controllers in New York received audio recording of a possible terrorist threat. After a fatal airstrike was carried out against top military General Quasem Soleimani last year, Iran pledged to take revenge. At the time they retaliated with another airstrike on an Iraqi military base housing U.S. troops but there were fears they…

No Charges Brought Against Wisconsin Officer in Shooting of Jacob Blake

Protests broke out after it was announced no charges would be brought against the Wisconsin officer who shot Jacob Blake. 29-year-old Blake was shot in the back four times, and three additional times in his arm, by Officer Rusten Sheskey on August 23rd. The altercation left him alive but paralyzed from the waist down. The incident, caught on camera, incited…

States Mobilize National Guard to Aid in Covid-19 Vaccine Administration

Several states are calling in the National Guard to help increase Covid-19 vaccination efforts. Yesterday, the U.S. once again set its highest daily death toll with over 3,770. This beat the previous record set last week by more than two dozen people. The U.S. has also surpassed 21 million infections with over 131,100 people currently hospitalized for Covid-19 nationwide. As…

Democratic Win Leaves One Senate Seat Left in Contested Georgia Runoffs

The Georgia Senate runoff election has come down to just one seat as news media outlets made their first projection overnight. With 98% of the votes tallied, Democratic candidate Reverend Raphael Warnock is expected to succeed incumbent Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler. Warnock is now set to become Georgia’s first black senator, and the eleventh in all of U.S. history. Now…

Goldfinch Winslow: Local Class Action Lawsuits

We joined Stephen Goldfinch of Goldfinch Winslow at his office today to discuss class action lawsuits. In particular, lawsuits concerning potentially defective New Holland tractors that may be negatively affecting South Carolinians and their businesses. For more information, you can reach Stephen at (843) 357-9301 or visit his website at www.GoldfinchWinslow.com.

SC Receives First Shipment of Pfizer’s Booster Vaccine Doses

In lighter news, South Carolina has received it’s first shipment of the second Pfizer vaccine doses! The federal government has been holding onto them to ensure healthcare facilities wouldn’t run out. So far, the state has received 16,575 doses which have been distributed to hospitals statewide. Since the Pfizer vaccine requires a 21-day wait period before the next inoculation, no…

Deceased Shooting, Car Chase Suspect Identified

The deceased suspect from a shooting and police-involved car chase this weekend was identified. Sunday evening, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office and Lancaster County deputies responded to a domestic violence call where Tre-Kedrian White reportedly fired at them before driving off. A vehicle pursuit ended when the suspect crashed his car. White then accidentally flagged down an unmarked police car…

Teens Discover Body Hidden in Freezer of Orangeburg County Home

A group of teenagers found a decomposing body inside a freezer in Orangeburg County over the weekend. Close to 6 p.m. on Sunday, the teens decided to explore an abandoned house when they stumbled upon a deep freezer inside. After noticing a strong smell, one boy decided to open it and made the discovery. They immediately called the authorities. An…