Author: WFXB Staff

President Trump Declares ANTIFA a Terrorist Organization

In wake of the protests and riots, President Trump shared a tweet declaring ANTIFA would be designated as a terrorist organization. As riots continue to ensue, many claim it is not people protesting in honor of George Floyd that are burning and looting, but rather outside organized anarchist groups whose only purpose is to cause destruction and chaos. ANTIFA, which…

Semitrailer Speeds into Crowd Full of Minneapolis Protesters

While chaos ensued in DC, in Minneapolis, where this all began, a semitrailer sped into a crowd full of protesters. The driver, Bogdan Vechirko, was seen on video barreling into a crowd of about 6,000 protesters on the I-35W bridge. They can be seen scrambling to get out of the way in time before the semitrailer comes to a stop…

Protests, Riots Spread Across the U.S. Over Death of George Floyd

The White House went dark last night and President Trump was taken to a bunker following violent riots across the country. Last night in DC, more than 50 secret service agents were injured as a result of being hit with thrown bottles and Molotov cocktails. Multiple small fires were also set in the streets outside the White House. St. John’s…

Beware of Hazardous Sea Life Washing Up on Grand Strand Shores

Purple flags have been hoisted along Grand Strand beaches to remind people to be wary of various hazards in and out of the water. Myrtle Beach State Park Ranger Anne Wilson said recent storms have caused all sorts of sea life to wash up. Numerous Portuguese Man o’ War and blue buttons have been spotted along Grand Strand beaches. Alive…

The West Florence High School Graduation Postponed to June 1st

The West Florence High School graduation ceremony that was set to take place this morning was postponed due to weather. The ceremony has been re-scheduled for June 1st at 3PM. It will be held at the Florence Center. Florence One Schools spokesperson said tickets for today will be honored on the first. It was not made immediately clear if Governor…

Four Suspects Wanted in Relation to Georgetown Burglary, Shooting

One person was shot this morning during a burglary in Georgetown. The incident happened on the 400 block of Reservoir Street. The victim is a 20 year old male. His condition has not been released, nor his name, but it’s reported he is being treated at the Grand Strand Medical Center. Currently, no arrests have been made but officers are…

Woman Killed in Laurinburg Was Accidentally Shot by Family

We have an update for you in regards to the deadly Laurinburg shooting on Wednesday. An investigation into the incident revealed the deceased victim, 37-year old Nekeia Whittington, was with her son Tiquan McDonald (21), her daughter Tiquashia McNeil (20) and her sister Sheronda Shaw (41). They were following another vehicle and when it stopped the four approached it and…

U.S. Coronavirus Task Force Slowly Fading Out

As the U.S. COVID-19 death toll surpasses 101,000, the coronavirus task force is being faded out. During the peak of the pandemic in the U.S., the force, which was composed of high-ranking doctors and administration officials, was meeting every single day. Members were also appearing on television every day to give us the latest updates. Now, as every state has…

Riots in Kentucky Over Death of Breonna Taylor End in Gunfire

Even more protests broke out last night, but this time in Louisville, Kentucky over the death of a woman named Breonna Taylor. In March, three officers entered 26-year-old Taylor’s apartment by force on a search warrant in relation to a narcotics investigation. The officers said they announced themselves and returned fire when Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, began firing at them…