Author: WFXB Staff

Biden Will Ask Public to Wear Masks His First 100 Days in Office

Yesterday, President-elect Joe Biden revealed that he would ask the American public to wear masks for the first 100 days he’s in office. This came shortly after the U.S. reported it’s worst day since the pandemic began, with record-breaking numbers in new daily infections, hospitalizations and even deaths. California’s Governor Gavin Newsom has also just announced new regional stay-at-home orders…

South Carolina Christmas Tree Lots Experiencing Shortages

Christmas tree lots in South Carolina are reportedly experiencing shortages. Booth’s Christmas Tree Farm in Conway was initially worried the pandemic would have a negative impact on sales, however it appears to have had the exact opposite effect. Their concern now is that business is busier than usual and they can’t order more to offset the surge. This is because…

Former Florence County Sheriff Pleads Guilty to Domestic Violence

The former Florence County Sheriff has plead guilty to domestic violence in the third degree. Back in February, deputies were called to the home of Kenney Boone after reports he was intoxicated and fighting with his wife over various financial issues. He also threw things and used a bat to hit their furniture, floor, a potted plant and even their…

Man Charged for Marion Double Homicide That Occurred in January

A man has been charged for the murders of two people from Marion in January. Maisha Burch and Andrew Legette were fatally shot in their Centenary home on January 13th in what a coroner referred to as one of the most violent crime scenes he’s ever worked. Despite the incident taking place almost a year ago, authorities haven’t released more…

President Trump Upset With Attorney General Barr, Considered Firing Him

President Trump is reportedly extremely upset with Attorney General William Barr. Earlier this week, Barr announced the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security have not found any major evidence of widespread voter fraud that would’ve led to a different outcome in the 2020 election, but they continue to investigate, nonetheless. Barr is a Trump appointed figure who had previously agreed…

Six Still Missing Following Destructive Landslides in Alaska

Six people are still unaccounted for following major landslides in Southeast Alaska. The biggest one of all occurred yesterday afternoon. Heavy rainfall led to the incident which created nine feet of mud and trees to cover an area approximately 600 feet wide. About 30 people were trapped and at least four houses destroyed. By the time search and rescue crews…

U.S. Reports Worst Single-Day Rise in Cases, Hospitalizations, and Deaths

Yesterday marked the worst day the U.S. has ever seen since the pandemic began. To start, the nation reported its worst single-day death toll ever seen with at least 2,700 deaths. Yesterday also saw the national single-day infections surpass 205,000, a record-breaking figure that comes just a month after the U.S. first reported over 100,000 cases. Hospitalizations also hit yet…

State Superintendent Suggests Florence Consolidate School Districts

Florence County leaders are considering consolidating their school districts. The idea was initially proposed by South Carolina Superintendent Molly Spearman. Due to a low number of students, Timmonsville High School has faced chronic financial instability. She suggested the consolidation of Florence School District Four could help the problem. The proposed idea would likely mean the closure of the high school….