Author: WFXB Staff

President Trump Announces Halt in Covid-19 Stimulus Negotiations

In a series of tweets last night, President Trump announced he’s advised his top negotiators to halt stimulus talks until after the election in November. The president further promised he would “pass a major stimulus bill that focuses on hardworking Americans and small business” after that time, assuming he wins the election. This reportedly came as a shock to many…

Witness Signature Requirement Reinstated for South Carolina Absentee Ballots

Yesterday, the Supreme Court reinstated South Carolina’s witness-signature requirement on absentee ballots. The decision was made during the first day of the court’s new term and at the request of the state’s Republican representatives. If you’re hearing this news but have already cast your ballot, do not worry because yours will still be counted. The court narrowly agreed that any…

Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Injured Elderly Man

The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying an injured elderly man. New photos of ‘Joe Doe’ were released yesterday as his injuries improve allowing for his facial features to become more recognizable. He was located in Goose Creek on September 24th. He’s Caucasian, possibly homeless and believed to be between the age of 55 and…

Candlelight Rosary Vigil to be Held Tomorrow Honoring Officer Jacob Hancher

Yesterday afternoon, Officer Jacob Hancher’s body was transported back from Charleston to Myrtle Beach following his autopsy. If you missed your chance to honor him by standing along Highway 17 Bypass as the procession returned, don’t worry because the community is finding many different ways to remember the fallen hero. Not the least of which includes a Candlelight Rosary Vigil…

Suspect Identified in Fatal Shooting of MBPD Officer Jacob Hancher

The suspect who killed Myrtle Beach Police Officer Jacob Hancher over the weekend has been identified. 20-year-old John Derek Aycoth was killed following the shoot out that occurred on Yaupon Drive. While not much information has been released, this is what we do know about the incident: Officers were responding to a domestic call where Aycoth fired first, sparking the…

White House Reporters Upset After Possible Exposure by Kayleigh McEnany

White House reporters are outraged with top White House administration officials for their handling of the recent Covid-19 outbreak. Their anger mainly stems from White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany’s most recent announcement that she has also contracted the virus. She’s received a rapid test every day following President Trump’s diagnosis and up until yesterday, was testing negative. She has…

Covid-19 Outbreak Threatens Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court

As almost a dozen GOP members have now tested positive for Covid -19, the fate of Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination hangs in the balance. At least two Republican senators who’ve tested positive also serve on the Judiciary Committee. It’s believed they all contracted the virus while attending the Rose Garden nomination ceremony that turned into a super spreader…