Author: WFXB Staff

Sen. Lindsey Graham, Jaime Harrison Conclude First Debate for SC Senate Seat

Senator Lindsey Graham and Jaime Harrison faced off in their first debate for the South Carolina Senate seat this weekend. Harrison was extremely critical of Graham’s credibility, especially following his push to nominate Amy Coney Barrett despite previous promises not to do so during an election year. Meanwhile, Graham attempted to villainize Harrison as an extreme leftist. The only things…

Hazardous Material Spill Occurs at Pawleys Island Gas Station

Pawleys Island residents beware after reports of a hazardous material spill along Highway 17 and South Causeway Road. Midway Fire Rescue initially responded to the scene yesterday afternoon at the HotSpot gas station after a tanker truck spilled approximately 400 gallons of gasoline. Fortunately no injuries occurred. The spill is now under control and clean up has begun. The public…

Fallen Hero Honored by Local Officers, Other Community Members

Officer Jacob Hancher’s death has already greatly affected the local community. Hancher served for less than a year and was the first MBPD officer to lose their life in the line of duty since 2002. You may have seen tributes to him on your way to work this morning along 17 Bypass in the form of flashing police vehicles and…

One Officer Killed, Another Injured After Shooting in Myrtle Beach

A revered Myrtle Beach Police officer was killed and another injured during a shooting this weekend. MBPD were responding to a domestic disturbance call in the 400 block of 14th Avenue South Saturday evening when shots were fired. Officer Jacob Hancher was killed and a second officer sustained non-life threatening injuries. He has since been released from the hospital. Thankfully…

President Trump Criticized for Performing Drive By Event While at Hospital

Despite all the chaos and concern for his questionable health, President Trump is trying to remain positive. He posts daily video and photo updates that show him working hard while still receiving treatment at Walter Reed. Then yesterday, he announced he would “pay a little surprise” to supporters who’ve been waiting outside on the streets near the hospital, some since…

SCOTUS Nomination May Have Been Covid-19 Super Spreader Event

While President Trump remains in the hospital, the timeline regarding when and where he caught Covid-19 also remains unclear. It was initially assumed he and the First Lady contracted the virus from advisor Hope Hicks. She began experiencing symptoms Wednesday and isolated herself aboard Air Force One with the president before testing positive on Thursday. However, White House Physician Sean…