Woman Discovers Rare Brown Diamond
A visitor to the crater of diamonds state park in Arkansas made a once in a lifetime discovery when she found a 2.23 carat brown diamond. Her discovery was the largest in the park since last October!
Author: WFXB Staff
Florida Couple Ride Scooters on Busy Highway
And just when you thought golf carts around here were slow….an elderly couple backed up traffic on a busy highway in Florida when they rode their electric scooters side by side.
Man Swims in Bass Pro Shop Tank for TikTok Stunt
A man from Louisiana was arrested after taking a swim inside of an aquarium at a Bass Pro Shop. The 26-year-old entered the tank as part of a TikTok stunt….He told people on the platform that if he ‘got 2,000 likes he would jump in.
Myrtle Beach Leaders Consider Canceling Fireworks Show
Myrtle Beach leaders are once again considering canceling the 4th of July fireworks show. This comes less than a week after they confirmed the show would take place which had previously been canceled. The Myrtle Beach Pelicans recently announced the cancellation of their firework show, concert, and movie event. Tickets will be refunded. Mayor Brenda Bethune is currently consulting with…
Cities, Counties in South Carolina Starting to Enforce Face Masks
Yesterday, the North Myrtle Beach City Council unanimously approved a face mask requirement. Effective tomorrow at noon, masks must be worn inside of public places. Anybody who fails to comply will be subject to a fine of no more than $25.00. There will be some exceptions. In addition, all restaurant, retail business and government office employees must wear face coverings…
SC Reports Another Record-Breaking Increase of COVID-19 Cases
South Carolina saw 1,741 new confirmed coronavirus cases yesterday, another record-breaking single-day high. DHEC reported 17 more people also died, bringing the statewide total to 735 people with 36,297 cases. It’s also been announced that now 200 Virginians who tested positive for COVID-19 did so following a trip to the Myrtle Beach area. Several Pee Dee hospitals have stressed their…
23 Arrested in Major Drug Bust, Three Still Wanted
23 people have been arrested in relation to a major drug trafficking operation. The US Attorney, along with the FBI, SLED, Myrtle Beach Police Department and the Horry County Police Department have led the investigation for 18 months. Yesterday marked the first arrests made as part of “Operation Broken Branch” which targets violent crime in Myrtle Beach and the Horry…
Crews Start Tearing Down Seattle”CHOP” Zone Barriers
Yesterday, officials started the removal of barriers in the Seattle Capitol Hill Organized Protest zone. Demonstrators have occupied six entire blocks in the city, including an abandoned police precinct, following the death of George Floyd. The mayor and several other city leaders allowed them to remain in the area for over two weeks since the protests were largely peaceful. That…
Major U.S. Cities Make Strides Towards Significant Police Reform
Two major U.S. cities are taking significant steps to reform their police departments. In New York City, council members voted to slash their NYPD budget by a billion dollars. This comes after more than a month of protests which have demanded for police departments to be defunded. The money will be reallocated to programs that work with youth and community…
Tulsa Officer Dies From Gunshot Wounds Following Traffic Stop
A Tulsa officer shot during a routine traffic stop has died from his injuries. Early Monday morning, Officer Aurash Zarkeshan was performing the stop on the suspect, 32-year-old David Ware. Sargeant Craig Johnson was called for backup. It’s reported Ware was driving on an expired license plate tag and a struggle ensued after he refused to get out of his…
