Author: WFXB Staff

Top DOJ Prosecutor Resigns After Attorney General Issues Memo on Voter Fraud

A top Department of Justice prosecutor quit after Attorney General William Barr issued a memo on voter fraud. Richard Pilger was the director of the branch that investigates election crimes at the DOJ. But he resigned after Barr authorized them “to pursue substantial allegations of voting and vote tabulation irregularities prior to the certification of elections.” This follows continued claims…

President Trump Fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper

President Trump has now fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper after hinting he might do so weeks ago. He made the announcement on his Twitter yesterday, adding Esper was immediately replaced by Christopher Miller, who serves as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center. Esper and the president have had an increasingly tense relationship these last few months. It includes disagreements over…

Biden, Trump Administrations Continue to Clash Over Peaceful Transition of Power

It appears President-elect Biden is starting to fight back as President Trump still refuses to concede. Biden continues to formulate plans in order to transition his administration into the White House. First on his agenda is to enact four executive orders that would roll back some of President Trump’s actions. This includes rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, reinstating the Deferred…

Gov. McMaster to Hold Ceremonial Bill Signing This Afternoon

Governor McMaster is making a trip to the Peedee area today to participate in a ceremonial bill signing. He will be joined by members of the General Assembly and state leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 4431, otherwise known as the South Carolina Business License Tax Standardization Act. The signing will take place at 2 p.m. at Harris…

NC State Highway Patrol Helicopter Crashes into Middle of Road

A North Carolina State Highway Patrol helicopter crashed onto a highway yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred on Tryon Road, near the Highway Patrol Training Academy around 2 p.m. The helicopter was returning to the patrol’s hangar facility during a training mission when it went down and hit several trees, before landing upright in the road. Fortunately no one was injured….

3 Arrested in Myrtle Beach in Connection to Ongoing Drug Investigation

Three men have been arrested following a SWAT drug raid on a Myrtle Beach home. The Myrtle Beach Police Department carried out the search warrant along 3rd Avenue South. Dorrell Epps, Deandre Wilson and Antoneyo Fulton were all taken into custody as part of an ongoing investigation into drug activity in the city. They face several drug and weapons charges….

Man Sentenced to Life for Fatal 2018 Myrtle Beach Shooting

The man convicted for a fatal 2018 shooting in Myrtle Beach has been sentenced to life in prison. 44-year-old Javaline Dawkins was convicted on charges of murder, kidnapping, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime that happened on June 27th in 2018. Dawkins kidnapped 27-year-old Ryan Bryant who was able to escape from the vehicle at 29th Avenue…

Strong Mixed Reactions Seen Worldwide at News of Biden’s Win

Across the world, people reacted to the news of Joe Biden being named the next President-elect. President Trump learned of his alleged defeat while on a golf course and, upon return to the White House, was met by large crowds gathered in the streets who were cheering for his loss. The celebrations continued well into the night and similar scenes…