Author: WFXB Staff

Apple Settles Lawsuit for Half a Billion Dollars

Apple is set to pay half a billion dollars to settle a class action lawsuit brought against them. Several years ago, analysts and customers began accusing the company of tampering with older iPhone updates that would slow down the phones and ultimately force users into upgrading altogether. The company initially claimed the issue stemmed from older lithium-ion batteries that carried…

Coronavirus Continues to Spread in U.S.

The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus in the U.S. has now surpassed 100 with six total deaths. A nursing home in Seattle is experiencing one of the worst outbreaks the U.S. has seen so far with more than 50 residents and staff experiencing symptoms. Four deaths have occurred at this site alone. The Life Care Center in…

Tornado in Tennessee Kills At Least 19 People

At least nineteen people were killed and dozens of structures destroyed after a tornado tore through Tennessee early this morning. With the deaths, at least 150 more people are believed to have been hospitalized for their injuries. In the city of Nashville itself, approximately 40 structures have also been destroyed. Special urban search and rescue crews have been deployed throughout…

Grand Strand Welcomes Leapling Baby Over Weekend

In lighter news, the Grand Strand saw a number of “Leaplings” born on Saturday! Odds of being born on a Leap Day are estimated to be about one in 1,500 with only about 187,000 people in the U.S. currently sharing the same rare birthday with four million worldwide. One Conway family has opened up how they hit the Leap Day…

Minor Arrested for Assault, Battery of Another Minor

A minor has been arrested yesterday following an investigation of an assault caught on camera. The Horry County Police Department was investigating a possible assault of a minor against another minor after a video of them engaging in a physical fight was found circulating the internet. The aggressor was then officially charged Friday for assault and battery and arrested yesterday….

$1,000 Reward Offered to Anyone With Information on Murder Suspects

A $1,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can help lead to the apprehension of two Georgetown men wanted for murder. Police strongly believe Javon Hair and Dyshan Frasier were involved in a homicide that occurred on North Merriman Road on February 5th. They ask anyone with information regarding either or both of these men to call…

North Carolina Man Arrested For Stabbing, Seriously Injuring Victim

A Fairmont man was arrested and charged after stabbing a victim over a monetary dispute. Police were called to the 14000 Block of Highway 41 South on Friday where they found the victim had sustained multiple stab wounds. They were reported to be in serious condition and transported to a nearby hospital. James Thompson, 57, was officially charged with assault…

Presidential Candidates Prepare For Super Tuesday

Following his major South Carolina victory, Joe Biden reported his campaign raised upwards of $5 million dollars in just 24 hours. According to an official, it is the largest amount of money raised online in a single-day in this election so far. This brings the total amount of funds raised last month for Biden’s campaign to about $17 million dollars….

Former Vice President Joe Biden Wins South Carolina Primary

Forme Vice President Joe Biden claimed a major victory in the South Carolina Primary over the weekend. Biden also gained a whopping 35 delegates. This is his first win since entering the race. He respectively came in fifth in the previous New Hampshire Primary before leaping to second in the Nevada Caucus leading up to this vote. Claiming second place…