Suspects Caught While Wearing Ankle Monitors
A group of guys broke into a home in Florida…but they were wearing GPS ankle monitors so authorities has no problem finding out their identities.
Author: WFXB Staff
South Carolina Blood Banks Seek Donors for Convalescent Plasma Treatment
South Carolina blood banks are preparing for an increased demand for convalescent plasma. This comes following the FDA’s emergency authorization approving it as a possible treatment for Covid-19. It’s believed the antibodies from recovered patients can help current patients fight off the virus. Some hospitals report their previous stockpiles were nearly depleted following June and July’s spike in cases. In…
No One Injured During Small House Fire in Conway
Horry County Fire Rescue responded to a small house fire in Conway last night. The call came in around 8 p.m. for the 7100 block of Jay Road. Firefighters were able to quickly locate and extinguish the flames which reportedly started inside a bedroom. No injuries were reported and smoke detectors were installed inside the residence prior to them clearing…
Woman Seeks Help Finding Son Last Seen in Myrtle Beach Area
A mother is pleading for the public’s help in locating her son. Kelly Simerly hasn’t heard from her son Kristofer Skye Bowling, who goes by Skye, since July 27th. She added it’s extremely out of character for him not to contact her almost daily and fears the worst. Bowling was last seen in the area of Hadley Circle in Market…
Memorial Services Announced for Victims of Georgetown County Shooting
New information has come to light in relation to the deadly triple shooting in Georgetown County on Monday. Tysheem Walters III is accused of killing a step father and daughter, and critically injuring a third person. It’s now also believed he was responsible for the traffic accident which led to the argument that ended in the shooting. Walters is charged…
Athletes Decide to Resume Games Following Strike
Athletes have decided to resume games following their strike over the shooting of Jacob Blake. This comes a day after the Milwaukee Bucks decided not take the court for game 5 of their series. It caused a domino effect within the sports world and led numerous other leagues, such as the WNBA, MLS, and the MLB to do the same…
Trump Administration Ordered to Turn in Evidence Connected to USPS Changes
A federal judge has ordered the Trump Administration to turn over evidence on the recent USPS policy changes. It must be turned over within ten days as part of a lawsuit brought against them by 14 states. The legal action claims the mail changes implemented will negatively impact the 2020 election. They are demanding the service pledge to put the…
Teen Formally Charged in Deadly Kenosha, WI Shooting
The teen accused of shooting three people in Kenosha, two of which were fatal, has been formally charged. During Tuesday’s protests over the shooting of Jacob Blake, 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse killed 26-year-old Joseph Rosenbaum and 26-year-old Anthony Huber. He also injured 26-year-old George Grosskreutz who is currently in recovery. Huber’s girlfriend said he was killed while attempting to protect those…
President Trump Accepts Renomination in Final Night of RNC
In the fourth and final night of the Republican National Convention, President Trump officially accepted his renomination. Over 1,000 people gathered in front of the South Portico steps of the White House to hear the president’s speech which ended up becoming one of the longest ever delivered in U.S. history. During his time, he continued to attack opponent Joe Biden…
Farmer Wants to Keep Contents of Found Safe a Secret
A farmer from New York who found a safe with a note attached in his field isn’t planning on opening it! The note said “if you can open this, you can have what’s inside”. Several people have attempted and, although he’s curious about what’s inside, he’s keeping it a mystery for now. He relocated it to a secret location!
