Author: WFXB Staff

Certain Blood Types More Likely to Contract, be at Risk of Serious Covid-19 Infection

And speaking of the coronavirus, researchers are now saying your blood type might impact your risk of infection and development of life-threatening complications. This new information comes after two studies were published in an American hematology medical journal yesterday. Evidence appears to suggest that those with Type O blood were less susceptible to contracting Covid-19. They also discovered “a higher…

First Lady Melania Trump Reveals Son Barron Also Contracted Covid-19

In a personal essay released yesterday, First Lady Melania Trump detailed her recent experience with Covid-19. She said she experienced “minimal” symptoms which hit her all at once. It included body aches, cough, headaches and fatigue. Melania also briefly touched on her time in isolation at the White House. She also discussed her treatment plan which she described as more…

Woman Made Multiple False Reports During Racially Charged Central Park Incident

New information has been revealed in connection to the racially charged Central Park incident that went viral in May. Amy Cooper, otherwise known as the ‘Central Park Karen’, was walking her dog when she was confronted by bird watching enthusiast Christian Cooper (no relation). While filming, Christian asked Amy to leash her dog, since it was required. Things quickly escalated…

Final Day of Questioning in Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings Concludes

Yesterday’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings were much of the same as Amy Coney Barrett continued to undergo intense questioning from the Judiciary Committee. Barrett was able to dodge most questions focused on election issues including settling possible disputes, presidential powers, peaceful transfer, mail-in voting and more. Her evasive answers were not unusual, as nominees have historically declined to prejudge cases…

Tanger Outlets in Grand Strand Looking to Hire Seasonal Employees

The Tanger Outlets in Horry County are looking to immediately start hiring seasonal employees! They’re looking to fill more than 28 full and part-time positions at both of their Grand Strand locations in anticipation for this holiday season. If you’re interested in applying, you can do so both online and in-person. Those applying in person can visit either of the…

Conway Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Robbery Suspect

Conway Police are seeking the community’s help in locating a robbery suspect. The crime occurred yesterday evening at the Conway King Smoker in the 2200 block of Highway 501 East. Fortunately no one was hurt but the robber escaped on foot. They’re described as an 18 to 20-year-old black man, who’s about 5′9″ and weighs around 125 pounds. The Conway…

Two Injured During Afternoon Drive-By Shooting in Lumberton

Another shooting in Lumberton has left two people injured. Yesterday’s incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Freedom Drive and Prevatte Street. Responding officers discovered four or five people had been standing in a group when a vehicle drove by and an occupant opened fire on them. The victim’s have not been identified but it’s believed they sustained…

Voting, Mailing, Registration Issues Cast Doubts Over Election Integrity

The countdown is on for election day but people’s faith in the system appears to be waning as more states report serious issues. In Virginia yesterday, during their final day to register, the state’s entire online system went down. It’s believed a data connection was accidentally cut which resulted in the multi-hour power outage. The system has since been restored…

New Deadline to Fill Out 2020 Census Moved Up to Tomorrow at 11:59 P.M.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Trump Administration’s attempts to terminate the census count early. This year’s count started off normally, but like most everything else, was temporarily suspended in March after the pandemic hit. As a result, the count’s deadline was delayed through October 31st, about a month later than originally intended. But the Census…