Author: WFXB Staff

Amy Coney Barrett SCOTUS Confirmation Vote to be Held Next Week

The Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court confirmation hearings have concluded for the week. Witnesses were able to address the Judiciary Committee yesterday. Those selected by Republican members painted Barrett as an over qualified and brilliant judge committed to upholding the law. Witnesses from the other side of the aisle portrayed Barrett as a threat to the up-coming election, health care,…

Campaign Travel Temporarily Suspend for Kamala Harris After Covid-19 Scare

Senator Kamala Harris’ campaign travel was halted after two members of her staff contracted the coronavirus. Her communications director, Liz Allen, and a flight crew member had not been in close contact with the California senator 48 hours prior to their positive results. And they wore masks and social distanced, meaning Harris will not have to quarantine. However, her trip…

Steve Scully On Administrative Leave Following Twitter Controversy

C-SPAN’s Steve Scully has been indefinitely suspended after admitting to lying about his Twitter account being hacked. A week ago, President Trump claimed Scully was biased against him and that the second debate was rigged. In response, Scully, the network’s senior executive producer and political editor tweeted a short retort directing it at former Trump Advisor Anthony Scaramucci. After realizing…

Denver Shooter Charged After Fatal Incident During Opposing Protests

A man has been charged following the fatal shooting in Denver during opposing protests. While at a planned police support rally and counter-protest in Civic Center Park last Saturday, 30-year-old Matthew Doloff engaged in an argument with 49-year-old Lee Keltner. Things quickly escalated into a physical fight when Keltner allegedly slapped Doloff, who then pulled a gun and shot Keltner once…

Trump, Biden Hold Dueling Town Hall Events in Lieu of Second Presidential Debate

Last night, both President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden held dueling town hall events in key battleground states. Let’s hear some brief statements from the two regarding the pandemic. Trump’s outdoor event was hosted by NBC’s Savannah Gutherie in Florida. The two often clashed throughout the evening and many have referred to event as less than a town…

Sen. Graham Criticized for Controversial Statement Regarding Segregation

Senator Lindsey Graham is once again being criticized for making a controversial comment while conducting the Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Amy Coney Barrett. While questioning her, Graham referred to segregation as “the good old days.” Graham’s senate seat opponent Jaime Harrison immediately took to social media, posting a clip of the moment and bashing him for acting like it…

Georgetown Co. Election Official Under Investigation for Stealing Campaign Signs

The Chairman of the Georgetown County Board of Elections has resigned after being accused of stealing and vandalizing political signs. The issue was initially brought to the attention of members from the County’s Republican and 7th Congressional GOP Parties when a man reported his President Trump campaign signs kept disappearing. After installing a trail camera, the unidentified man was surprised…

MBPD on the Lookout for Missing 12-Year-Old Girl

Myrtle Beach Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing 12-year-old girl. Josephina Gonzalez was last seen on Sunday, but it’s not known exactly where. She’s around 5′1″ weighing about 120 pounds. The Myrtle Beach Police Department is currently looking to hear from anyone with information on Gonzalez’ whereabouts.

One Person Injured During Shooting at Marlboro County Nightclub

One person was airlifted to a hospital after a shooting in a Marlboro County nightclub last night. Deputies responded to the scene of the shooting which was behind the club located along Old Wire Road. A brief search led one suspect to be immediately taken into custody. Their identity and potential charges remain unknown. It’s believed the victim sustained multiple…

President Trump, Biden’s Dueling Town Halls Kick Off Tonight

President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden’s dueling town halls will take place tonight instead of the second presidential debate. After the president contracted Covid-19 the Commission on Presidential Debates switched the second event’s format to make it entirely virtual. The decision was based solely on their desire to keep all those involved safe. The president almost immediately refused…