Author: WFXB Staff

First 2020 Presidential Debate Scheduled for Tomorrow Night

The first presidential debate is scheduled to take place tomorrow in Cleveland, Ohio and here’s what you need to know. President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will face off at Case Western Reserve University starting at 9 p.m. The debate will be split into six fifteen-minute segments. The discussion topics were chosen by moderator and Fox News Anchor…

Dozens Detained in Cities Nationwide as Protests for Breonna Taylor Continue

Protests continued across the nation this weekend, still fueled by outrage over the Grand Jury’s decision in the death of Breonna Taylor. At the epicenter of the unrest in Louisville, most protests were peaceful. However there were instances of demonstrators and police officers clashing. Fires were set, windows smashed, buildings defaced, and even fireworks set off inside a vehicle sitting…

Bill Passed Supporting Expansion of Broadband Internet Access Across South Carolina

A bill supporting the expansion of Broadband has been approved by the the South Carolina General Assembly. The new legislation provides financial incentives to smaller power companies and cooperatives in effort to help hundreds of thousands of South Carolinians receive better internet access. This is especially imperative with many schools participating in virtual or some form of hybrid learning. The…

Shots Fired in Darlington County Early This Morning

Shots fired were reported in Darlington County early this morning. Authorities have blocked off Short Coker and Arnold Street after the shooting occurred. A coroner was called to the scene but it’s unclear at this point if there were any casualties. EMS initially responded as well but have since left. Additional details will be revealed later today.

Body Found by Woman Walking Dog Identified, No Foul Play Suspected

The body discovered by a woman while walking her dog yesterday morning has been identified. 50-year-old Sean O’Brien was discovered in the Litchfield area at the end of Georgieville Community Road, near a line of woods. The coroner said there is no indication of foul play and he likely passed away within 24 hours of being found. O’Brien was believed…

Mitch McConnell Promises “Orderly” Transition of Power Despite President Trump’s Claims

Following his visit to Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s public viewing, President Trump re-solidified his previous statement concerning peaceful transition of power. The president is still wary over the integrity of November’s election. He once again reiterated unproven claims that mail-in voting will be more susceptible to fraud while speaking with reporters outside the White House yesterday. He added he cannot promise…