Author: WFXB Staff

Two Injured in Motorcycle-Involved Hit-and-Run

Two people were injured in a motorcycle-involved hit-and-run last night in Conway. The two victims were riding on the same motorcycle when they were struck by another vehicle along Highway 501 and E Cox Ferry Road. Law enforcement have not provided any details surrounding the make and model of the assailant’s vehicle, nor have they named the suspect or victims…

Shooting Incident Leaves Three Family Members Dead

Three people are dead following a shooting this weekend in Horry County. Police responded to Drake Lane in Surfside Beach yesterday afternoon. The victims have been identified as family members 47-year-old Brian Brady, 42-year-old Krista Brady, and 9-year-old Teagan Brady. Their causes of deaths are still under investigation with autopsies scheduled for tomorrow but it’s believed they all died as…

During These Tough Times, We Must Remember the Good

Between the social distancing extension and the high rate of virus-related deaths occurring worldwide, it’s become more crucial than ever to recognize the good. The shortages hospitals are experiencing are a major concern, but companies like Mercedes have teamed up with clinics and universities to help bridge the gap. In less than 100 hours, they’ve designed a new breathing aid…

DOJ Inquires Into Lawmakers’ Stock Trading Prior to Coronavirus Downturn

The Department of Justice is looking into several lawmakers stock trades just prior to the coronavirus downturn. Those being investigated include Senator Richard Burr. The North Carolina republican and head of the Senate Intelligence Committee, reportedly sold off $628,000 and $1.7 million in stocks on February 13th, exactly a week before the historic global stock market crash. Burr’s lawyers have…

Essential Employees Stage Strikes Today

Employees of several essential services are planning to strike today over their treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic by employers. Amazon employees from the Staten Island, New York facility are planning a walkout. Despite amazon stating their employees health and safety is a top priority, upwards of seven people in this one warehouse have contracted COVID-19. Employees claim they are still…

U.S. Coronavirus-Related Death Toll Rises to 2,500

There are now almost 143,000 cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. with the death toll nearing 2,500. Just a few days ago when the historic $2 trillion stimulus relief package was officially signed into order, the death toll had been 1,000. As a result, President Trump has extended social distancing orders for the month of April. This was despite his…

Sparks Toyota Remains Open to Public

With restaurants, non-essential businesses, and now motels, hotels and short-term rentals closed, there are still places out there that are open and need our business more than ever. We spoke with the General Manager of Sparks Toyota, Troy Leonard, to discuss the steps they are taking in order to keep their customers safe during these times. Sparks Toyota isn’t the…

Harvest Hope Food Bank Assisting Elderly, In Need Families

A local food bank is assisting the elderly community and families who are currently unable to leave their homes. Harvest Hope Food Bank in the Pee Dee is bringing meals to local senior citizen’s homes and leaving them on their porches. Furthermore, the food bank is partnering with other agencies like “My Brother’s Keeper” to bring even more meals to…

Myrtle Beach Hotels, Motels, More Ordered to Close

There are now 456 reported cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina with the death toll rising to nine. These latest developments have prompted the city of Myrtle Beach to close all hotels, motels and short-term rentals by this Sunday. They must stop accepting all reservations immediately and current visitors or temporary residents staying in these places are all asked to…