Author: WFXB Staff

Horry County Schools Board Discusses Spring Semester Learning Options

Parents of Horry County students listen up because we’ve got some important information about the spring semester. The school board said elementary-level classes could move back to full in-person instruction by January, but didn’t set a firm date to allow for parents to decide what they want. Families currently using the virtual method will be able to request a transfer…

Georgia Secretary of State Accuses Sen. Graham of Possible Election Interference

Georgia’s Secretary of State has accused Senator Lindsey Graham of possible election interference. Brad Raffensperger said he’s faced rising pressure from fellow Republicans who want to reverse President-elect Biden’s 14,000-vote lead in Georgia as they continue their by-hand recount of 5 million ballots. Raffensperger claimed yesterday that Graham asked if he had the power to reject certain absentee ballots, which…

Over a Dozen Cars Broken Into at Myrtle Beach Resort Parking Garage

Police are investigating over a dozen vehicle break-ins from a Myrtle Beach resort’s parking garage. The incident occurred at the Anderson Ocean Club parking garage off Withers Drive over the weekend. Police discovered 16 total cars damaged which included broken windows with items such as money, sunglasses and headphones stolen from the insides. Security cameras captured three people walking around…

Structure Fire in Horry County Leaves One Injured

One person was injured during an early morning fire in Horry County. Around 2:45 this morning, Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to the area of Twilight road in Galivants Ferry for a structure fire. The injured person was transported to a hospital for further treatment but their condition remains unknown. By 5 a.m. the fire was under control and…

SpaceX Capsule Carrying NASA Crew Successfully Docks at International Space Station

SpaceX’s newly launched capsule carrying the four NASA astronauts safely docked at the International Space Station. The Dragon capsule’s 27-hour flight from the Florida Kennedy Space Center Sunday evening ended late last night. The official link up occurred approximately 262 miles above Idaho. This is now the second astronaut mission completed successfully by SpaceX, but the first to deliver a…

More States Enact Various Covid-19 Restrictions as Outbreak Worsens

More sweeping restrictions are being introduced nationwide as this latest surge of the coronavirus continues to spread out of control. Over 166,000 new cases were reported yesterday, yet another record breaking high. Hospitalizations have also reached unprecedented highs with more than 73,000 people currently admitted. Chicago’s stay-at-home advisory went into full effect yesterday. Parts of New York have also been…

Dustin Johnson Wins Masters Golf Tournament With Record-Breaking Score

Dustin Johnson has won the Masters golf tournament with a record-breaking score. The 36-year-old South Carolina native shot a 68 in the final round to finish at 20-under par and won the pandemic-delayed tournament by five strokes. Johnson beat the record set by Tiger Woods in 1997 which was then matched by Jordan Spieth in 2015. Johnson has now become…