Author: WFXB Staff

Man Charged for Robbing China King at Knifepoint in Myrtle Beach

A man has been charged for robbing a Myrtle Beach Chinese restaurant at knifepoint. David Cook entered the China King on Highway 501 last Friday. He told the victims inside not to move and demanded money. He claimed he had a gun concealed in a paper bag he had wrapped around his hand. One of the victims then physically engaged…

South Carolina Debates Taking Place Tonight at 8 PM

The democratic presidential candidates will face off in yet another debate tonight. The South Carolina debate will begin at 8 P.M. Seven candidates have qualified for tonight, as opposed to the six in Nevada. Joining the stage along with Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg, Joe Biden, Amy Klobuchar, and Michael Bloomberg will also be Tom Steyer. As they gear…

Hot Pockets Heiress Could Face 21 Months in Prison for College Admissions Scandal

Federal prosecutors are seeking a 21 month sentence for the heiress of Hot Pockets. Michelle Janavs admitted to attempting to cheat college admissions by bribing people with $300,000 dollars to get her daughters into good schools. Janavs payed one consultant $100,000 dollars to have a proctor change her daughter’s ACT scores and another $200,000 dollars to fake her other daughters…

Harvey Weinstein Hospitalized Following Guilty Verdict

Yesterday afternoon, Harvey Weinstein was found guilty on two separate charges. The 67-year-old was convicted of committing a criminal sex act in the first degree of one woman and rape in the third degree of another. He is scheduled for sentencing on March 11th where he faces a suggested minimum of five years in prison with a maximum of over…

South Carolina Primary This Week Gives Locals Opportunities to Meet Candidates

The South Carolina Primary is this Saturday and there will be multiple opportunities to see the democratic candidates throughout the week. Already, early this morning Tom Steyer hosted a meet and greet breakfast. But if you weren’t able to make it, don’t worry because Steyer, along with Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg, Joe Biden and even Michael Bloomberg will…

Thousands Mourn 6-Year-Old Faye Swetlik Over Weekend

The memorial service for six-year-old Faye Swetlik drew hundreds on Friday evening. The service, which took place at Trinity Baptist Worship Center, was entirely filled with colors of purple and pink. A eulogy given by a pastor for Faye’s mother said that she wants everyone to love more and to “always have a Faye day.” Home footage was also shown…

Seven Arrested for Prostitution at Derriere’s Gentlemen’s Club

Police are investigating a gentlemens’ club in Myrtle Beach following the arrest of seven people. The Derriere’s Gentlemen’s Club on Seaboard Street was believed to be openly operating as a brothel. A shooting that occurred at the club on January 1st led police to uncover more than “200 acts of apparent prostitution” that involved multiple employees, either as participants or…

Two Arrested in Relation to Florence County Valentine’s Day Homicide

Two people have been arrested in connection to the Valentine’s Day homicide in Florence County. 64-year-old Harold Morrison was found dead inside his home on Lindfield Circle on Valentine’s Day. 41-year-old Joseph Foss Jr. from Timmonsville was arrested on Friday and booked Saturday afternoon at the Florence County Detention Center. He is charged with murder and first degree burglary. The…

Senator Bernie Sanders Claims Victory in Nevada Caucus

Senator Bernie Sanders claimed a major victory at the Nevada caucus over the weekend.  He won with 46.8% of the vote. In second place was former Vice President Joe Biden. This is a serious improvement for him who previously took fourth and third places in Iowa and New Hampshire. However, he only received 20.4% of the vote, which is a…