Author: WFXB Staff

“Central Park Karen” Now Faces Charge of False Reporting

The white woman who called the police on a black man bird watching now faces charges. The Manhattan District Attorney confirmed the news yesterday that Amy Cooper, who was dubbed “Central Park Karen”, will be charged with falsely reporting an incident in the third degree. Her and Christian Cooper (no relation) crossed paths on May 25th in the Central Park…

Protests Continue, Ramping Up in Some Parts of the U.S.

Protests have continued across the U.S. every day for more than a month and things appear to be heating up again. In Phoenix, Arizona tensions have only been further fueled after video footage taken by a bystander was released showing police officers shoot and kill 28-year-old James Garcia who was sitting inside his parked car on the Fourth of July….

Face Masks Now Required on Pee Dee Public Transportation

Pee Dee Regional Transit Authority is now requiring the use of face masks while on public transportation. PDRTA officials made the announcement yesterday morning, saying the safety and health of passengers and employees is their top priority. Drivers may provide masks, but customers are encouraged to bring their own. This can include bandanas, medical masks, cloth masks, scarves, and gaiters…

Juvenile Expected to Recover Following Possible Drowning

A juvenile is expected to recover after a possible drowning in Myrtle beach. MBPD responded to reports of the possible drowning at the Crown Reef Resort and waterpark on Ocean Boulevard yesterday evening. Corporal Tom Vest reported the unidentified victim is alert and believed will make a full recovery, but their exact condition is not known.

Man Who Barricaded Himself in Myrtle Beach Home Identified

A man believed to have barricaded himself inside a home for hours over the weekend has been identified. 42-year-old Joseph Williamson has been charged with criminal sexual conduct in the first degree and threatening life, person or family of a public employee. Myrtle Beach police officers were attempting to serve an arrest warrant Saturday evening in the 300 block of…

Shooting at Greenville Night Club Ends in 2 Dead, 8 Injured

Two people are dead after a shooting in Greenville early yesterday morning. The incident occurred at the Lavish Lounge around 2 a.m. The victims have been identified as 23-year-old Mykala Bell and a 51-year-old security guard. Eight other people were also wounded. As of now, no suspects have been taken into custody but it’s believed the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office…

Reports of Illegal Firework Displays Surge Over Weekend

Over a thousand complaints were reported in Los Angeles over the weekend after fireworks filled the city’s skyline. Firework displays were banned across the city due to COVID-19 and residents of LA were warned by Mayor Eric Garcetti not to set them off since they are already illegal within the city. However, by 10 p.m. on Saturday, the LA Police…

Suspects Involved in Gruesome Death of Vanessa Guillen Identified

The main suspects involved in the death of Private First Class Vanessa Guillen have been identified. The 20-year-old Fort Hood soldier went missing April 22nd and her remains were discovered last week buried in a shallow grave about 20 miles from the base. The Guillen family attorney confirmed the details surrounding her death, reporting she was bludgeoned with a hammer…

Gun Violence Rocks the Nation Over Fourth of July Weekend

The 4th of July weekend saw gun violence in several major U.S. cities and in numerous cases reported, the victims were children. More than fourteen people were killed and dozens injured in total. Chicago saw the majority of the violence with more than 67 people shot and at least 13 killed. This includes a 7-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy….