Author: WFXB Staff

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….

Crowds Celebrate Holiday Weekend as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Spike

Images of crowds celebrating the 4th of July weekend came with serious concerns of skyrocketing COVID-19 cases across the nation. In Florida, more than 200,000 people have now tested positive. It took Florida nearly four months to reach 100,000 cases and only two weeks to double that number. Their highest single-day increase was reported on the 4th of July with…

The Florence Center Carnival Kicks Off Tomorrow

The Florence Center Carnival will begin tomorrow, kicking off the 4th of July weekend. The carnival was initially supposed to take place in April but was postponed due to the pandemic. The organizers are reportedly doing everything possible to maintain a sense of normalcy, while also adhering to strict guidelines such as more frequent cleaning. Guests are advised to wear…

Myrtle Beach Council Approves Mask Mandate for Public Places

The Myrtle Beach City Council approved executive order today that will require face masks to be worn in certain public places. The order will begin at 11:59 p.m. tonight and be in effect for 60 days, unless rescinded before then or the civil emergency declaration expires. North Myrtle Beach became the first city in Horry County to enforce the mandate…

SC Reports Highest Coronavirus-Related Death Toll in Single Day

South Carolina saw a record number of coronavirus related deaths yesterday. The statewide totals have now come to 759 deaths with over 37,800 cases. The state is also now reporting a record number of hospitalizations. Of the almost 1,500 cases reported yesterday, Horry County contributed 288 of them. This is yet another record for the county as it’s the highest…

Obstruction of Justice Appeal Denied for Sidney Moorer

The South Carolina Court of Appeals has denied Sidney Moorer’s request to overturn his obstruction of justice conviction. Moorer was found guilty of obstruction of justice, kidnapping and conspiracy to commit kidnapping in September of last year. He was sentenced to 30 years in relation to the disappearance of 20-year-old Heather Elvis in 2013. It’s reported he changed his story…

DHS Announces Creation of the Protecting American Communities Task Force

The Department of Homeland Security announced a new “American monuments, memorials and statues” protection task force. It’s reported The Protecting American Communities Task Force was created at the request of President Trump. Agencies being coordinated in the effort include the Federal Protective Service, U.S. Secret Service, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection and the Transportation Security Administration. This…

Protesters Forcibly Removed From Seattle CHOP Zone

Seattle police forcefully dispersed demonstrators in Seattle’s Capitol Hill Occupation Protest area yesterday. This came after city Mayor Jenny Durkan signed an emergency order demanding the occupants vacate. The mayor has received tons of backlash for her inaction, and even complicity, in the formation of the infamous “CHOP” zone. It occupied six entire blocks, including an abandoned police precinct, for…