Author: WFXB Staff

Man Creates Facebook Page Dedicated to Catching Pedophiles in Horry County

A man from Horry County has created a new Facebook group meant to catch pedophiles. The group is called PANDA Patrol Carolinas, with PANDA standing for “Parents Against Not Doing Anything.” The anonymous creator said he was inspired during quarantine after watching YouTube videos. He poses as a teenager in chat rooms and after gathering enough incriminating information, confronts them…

Protesters Leave Casket Filled With Dirt, Manure at Asheville Police Station

Protesters in North Carolina delivered an unwanted surprise to the front door of the Asheville Police Department last night. Around 150 demonstrators gathered outside the municipal building following the ruling in Breonna Taylor’s death. Both the Asheville police and fire departments co-occupy the space, but that did little to sway the crowd from leaving behind a casket they believe was…

Woman Discovers Dead Body While Walking Dog in Pawleys Island

UPDATE: The coroner revealed the victim likely died within the last 24 hours and that he does not suspect foul play at this time. The deceased male will be identified following an autopsy at the Grand Strand Medical Center. A woman discovered a body while walking her dog in Pawleys Island this morning. Georgetown County deputies responded to the scene…

Local Authorities Respond to Numerous, Separate Shootings Hours Apart

UPDATE: Two people were apprehended in connection to the hit-and-run shooting in Florence County this morning. Their identities and the charges they face have not been released at this time. As for the fatal shooting in Marion County, a man remains in custody after taking the life of his own son, 20-year-old Jerry Williams Jr. Local authorities have responded to…

President Trump Can’t Promise Peaceful Transfer of Power

During a press briefing yesterday, President Trump was asked if he would commit to a peaceful transfer of power after the election, should it come to that. Here was his response: “Well, we’re going to have to see what happens. You know that I’ve been complaining very strongly about the ballots and the ballots are a disaster….Get rid of the…

President Trump to Visit Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Casket Today in Final Public Viewing

Today marks the end of the public viewing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s casket.  An army of over 100 of her clerks stood guard over it on the Supreme Court steps yesterday. Fellow justices spoke of Ginsburg, highlighting her accomplishments both in and out of her judge’s robe. Former President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton and Vice President Mike Pence also…

More Than 90% of U.S. Population Still Vulnerable to Contracting Covid-19

Almost 7 million people nationwide have contracted Covid-19 as about half of all U.S. states report increasing trends. The U.S. death toll also surpassed 200,000 people this week and according to the CDC, more than 90% of Americans are still susceptible to catching the virus. That means over 295 million are still vulnerable. This news comes as a disturbing revelation,…

Breonna Taylor Ruling Sparks Protests, Violence in Cities Nationwide

Shortly after the Breonna Taylor ruling, violence erupted across Louisville. Demonstrators marched through the streets to voice their anguish and outrage over the recent indictment which did not directly charge anyone with Taylor’s death. It didn’t even name her as a victim. What initially began as peaceful protesting, took a turn after minor property damage was committed and fires were…

Single Officer Indicted in Connection to Death of Breonna Taylor

One officer was indicted by a grand jury in connection to the death of Breonna Taylor yesterday afternoon. Three Louisville Metro officers entered her apartment on a no-knock warrant under the wrong assumption Taylor was connected to a narcotics investigation into her ex-boyfriend. They were unaware Taylor’s current and legally armed boyfriend was inside the residence at the time. He…