Author: WFXB Staff

Dozens of Bodies Discovered In Trucks Outside Funeral Home

Dozens of bodies were discovered stored in trucks outside a Brooklyn funeral home. Law enforcement were initially alerted to the incident after reports came in concerning “dripping fluids” and a smell coming from trucks sitting outside the Andrew Cleckley Funeral Home. Upon arrival, they found at least four trucks containing upwards of 60 bodies, some laying on the floor. They…

Half of All U.S. States Will Begin Reopening by Tomorrow

By tomorrow more than half of all U.S. states will have begun the first phases of reopening. This comes a day after one million cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the U.S. The president has voiced his support for the states who have taken steps towards reopening. In light of their actions, he also confirmed the Trump Administration will begin…

Local Restaurant Receives Warning After Disobeying Governor’s Orders

A restaurant in North Myrtle Beach was given an official warning after defying orders and opening their outdoor seating. Buoys on the Boulevard in North Myrtle Beach has been serving curbside pick up like every other restaurant during this time. However, owner Weldon Boyd feared it wasn’t enough. So he decided to open up four outdoor seating areas, spaced several…

Governor McMaster Declares Fourth State of Emergency

DHEC has reported 5,613 cases of COVID-19 and 177 deaths in South Carolina. Governor Henry McMaster has declared a fourth state of emergency as a result. It will be in place for 15 more days and allow the state to continue to take the measures needed in order to combat the virus. McMaster said of the decision, “While we are…

Darlington Woman Charged With Homicide by Child Abuse

A Darlington woman has been arrested and charged with homicide by child abuse. 27-year-old Alanta Feagin reportedly gave birth to a stillborn child in October of 2019. However, investigators were able to determine Feagin intentionally ingested drugs such as cocaine, methadone and more while 40 weeks pregnant which led to the victim’s death. The arrest warrant claimed her actions showed…

Researchers Have Hope for New Possible COVID-19 Treatment

Following disappointing results from hydroxychloroquine treatment tests, a new drug has come onto the scene as a possible coronavirus cure. It’s a chemical compound called famotidine which can be found in a heartburn medication Pepcid. Trials have already begun at Northwell Health, a New York City hospital, on over 150 patients. Kevin Tracey, a former neurosurgeon in charge of Northwell…

New York Cancels Presidential Primary Set for June

New York has become the first state to cancel their June presidential primary due to the coronavirus. The decision was made by the state of New York Board of Elections following Senator Bernie Sanders announcement to suspend his campaign, making former Vice President Joe Biden the sole viable candidate. Douglas Kellner, one of the Democratic commissioners on the board, said,…

Five People Found Dead Inside Milwaukee Home

Five people were found shot to death in a Milwaukee residence yesterday. Around 10:30 AM police received a call from a man who reported his family was dead. When they arrived at the home, they found the five unnamed victims, ranging in ages from 14 to 41. It was also reported there was an infant inside the house, however they…

U.S. Coronavirus Cases Top Three Million

The number of coronavirus cases worldwide has surpassed three million with deaths nearing 213,000. Within the U.S. we are continuing to see grim numbers as well, with cases topping one million and the number of deaths nearing 57,000. Many experts believe this number may be way higher after recent data revealed “notable increases” in deaths over the last few months….