Author: WFXB Staff

Teenager Found Shot to Death Along Rural Part of Highway 215

A teenager was found shot to death on the side of a rural road in Jenkinsville this weekend. 17-year-old Trevis Boyd Jr. was discovered on the ground beside his car along highway 215. Fairfield County investigators say he was shot several times and declared dead at the scene. Boyd’s autopsy is scheduled for today as the investigation into his death…

Dillon Shooting Investigation Upgraded to Homicide After One Person Dies

The shooting in Dillon County over the weekend has now killed one person. Multiple others were hurt during the incident which occurred close to midnight along Bunker Hill Road in Dillon. One of those victims has now died from those injuries. The shooting is now being treated as a homicide with the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office, Dillon County Coroner’s Office…

NASA’s Latest Discovery on Moon Could be Next Step in Mission to Land Humans on Mars

Following a week of suspense, NASA has finally revealed the ground breaking discovery they made on the moon. The U.S. space agency has released conclusive evidence of “unambiguous” amounts of water on the moon’s surface. At first glance, it appears these findings are nothing new but previous detections were found in permanently shadowed craters. These new water molecules were discovered…

U.S. Reports Highest National Daily Average of 70,000 New Covid-19 Cases

The U.S. is now averaging around 70,000 new Covid-19 cases a day, the highest number recorded since the pandemic began. Over 40 states are experiencing increases of infections with nearly 43,000 Americans hospitalized. These are numbers that have not been seen since mid-August. Health experts are comparing this surge to that of a chaotic “wildfire” with “widespread transmission” being seen…

California Wildfire Leaves Two Firefighters Seriously Injured, Tens of Thousands Displaced

Two California firefighters were gravely injured yesterday as wildfires on the west coast have continued to rage for months. Approximately 60,000 people were forced to evacuate after the Silverado Fire in Orange County escalated due to the Santa Ana winds. It’s unclear exactly how, but while battling that blaze, a 26 and 31-year-old firefighter sustained severe second and third-degree burns…

Judge Amy Coney Barrett Becomes Justice After Sworn into Supreme Court

Last night the Senate voted to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, which was promptly followed by her swearing in ceremony at the White House. Following weeks of bitter arguments and protests, the official vote was 52-48. It was split almost entirely along party lines with the exception of Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine who sided…

Campaign Trails Ramp Up, Both Locally and Nationally, as Election Day Approaches

Moving onto some lighter election news, Vice President Mike Pence is expected to visit South Carolina tomorrow! This comes following an appearance from President Trump in Lumberton this weekend. It was an event that was reportedly attended by around 3,000 people. The vice president will be at the Donaldson Airport in Greenville for the Make America Great Again! victory rally….

One Hurt During Stabbing Incident in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach Police are also investigating after reports of a stabbing. The assault reportedly occurred yesterday afternoon in the area of Woodside Avenue and Kings Highway. One person was hospitalized with “wounds consistent with a stabbing.” MBPD also confirmed one person is now in custody but their name and specific charges have yet to be released.