Author: WFXB Staff

Coronavirus Cases in the U.S. Surpasses Two Million People

The number of Americans who have been infected with COVID-19 has now surpassed 2 million. On average, around 800 to 1,000 Americans are dying every day. Accompanying these new grim numbers, was yet another serious warning from health experts who predict if nothing changes, another 100,000 people will die from the virus by September. This is considerably higher than their…

Trump Administration Introduces New Immigration Legislation

The Trump Administration is drafting new legislation to make it harder for migrants to claim asylum in the U.S. It details several new changes such as greater scrutiny for those who traveled through more than one country to get to the U.S but did not seek refuge there. The new regulation also states if those filing for asylum have any…

Remains Found Confirmed to be Those of Missing Idaho Children

The remains found on the property of Chad Daybell have been identified as the two missing Idaho children. 17-year-old Tylee Ryan and her brother 7-year-old Joshua Valllow hadn’t been seen since September but were not reported missing until late November after relatives could not get in contact with them. In that time, their mother, 46-year-old Lori Vallow, married 51-year-old Daybell…

The 5th Annual Horry County Fair to Return This Summer

The 5th annual Horry County Fair will take place this summer! The event will begin July 3rd through the 12th at the Myrtle Beach Speedway. Organizers said they are working with county officials to ensure the best safety precautions are taken. This includes social distancing signs, more sanitization stations, and more frequent cleaning.

Results From Yesterday’s South Carolina Primary

The South Carolina Primary was yesterday and here’s just a few of those results. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham defeated three other lesser known GOP candidates in the Senate primary race and is now projected to go up against democrat Jaime Harrison in November. It’s predicted to become the most expensive race in our state’s history after both campaigns posted record-breaking…

North Carolina House Leaders to Vote on “Second Chance Act” Bill

North Carolina House leaders are expected to vote on the Second Chance Act bill as early as today. The bill aims to give people the chance to clear their criminal records. If someone has committed a non-violent misdemeanor or felony, they would be able to petition to have those convictions expunged following several years of good behavior. Furthermore, charges would…

Mayor of Conway, Husband Test Positive For Coronavirus

The mayor of Conway and her husband have tested positive for COVID-19. Mayor Barbara Blain-Bellamy and her husband were tested Saturday after she started to feel sick last Wednesday. The mayor reported she is already on the mend, but her husband, who was hospitalized for an unrelated health issue, remains in an isolation ward. South Carolina COVID-19 cases are on…

Georgia Primary Rampant With Delay Issues, Investigation Called For

State and local leaders in Georgia are calling for an investigation into yesterday’s primary. After being postponed twice due to the pandemic, and in light of recent events, voters eagerly flocked to the polls only to be met with extremely delayed voting. People waited for hours in lines that snaked around entire blocks in order to cast their ballots. In…

WHO Backtracks on Statement Regarding Asymptomatic COVID-19 Transmission

The World Health Organization was forced to clarify statements regarding asymptomatic spread of the coronavirus. The WHO’s technical lead for coronavirus response, Maria Van Kerkhove, suggested it would be rare for an asymptomatic person to transmit COVID-19. This was in direct contradiction to the U.S. CDC warnings. The ‘WHO’ appeared to backtrack on Kerkhove’s statements yesterday, saying much is still…

Remains Found on Idaho Property Belonging to Husband of Lori Vallow

  There has been a major break in the case of the two missing Idaho children. 7-year-old Joshua Vallow and his sister 17-year-old Tylee Ryan have been missing since September. Their mother, Lori Vallow, remained a person of interest in the case, especially after chilling details from her past surfaced. Not only was she part of a doomsday cult, but…