Author: WFXB Staff

Mother of Missing Idaho Children Arrested in Hawaii

Lori Vallow, mother of two Idaho children who went missing in September, has been arrested. Two months after 7-year-old Joshua Vallow and 17-year-old Tylee Ryan disappeared, 47-year-old Vallow and husband, Chad Daybell fled their home. This was just after police began seriously looking into them as suspects. The two were reported to be part of a doomsday cult. Vallow was…

Entire Cayce Community Comes Together to Honor Faye Swetlik’s Memory

The entire community of Cayce is coming together in wake of the recent death of six-year-old Faye Swetlik. First, a public memorial service for Faye will be held at Trinity Baptist Church’s worship center tomorrow starting at 6 P.M. Faye’s family has asked everyone to wear bright colors, especially pink and purple, in order to honor Faye’s colorful spirit. The…

Ripley’s Aquarium Honored for Their Work With Veterans

Ripley’s Aquarium was recognized yesterday for their support of veterans over the years. Ripley’s “Swim With the Rays” program allows veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and other brain injuries to swim along side the marine life. It’s a form of therapy that is reported to have a calming effect. The Myrtle Beach PTSD Group said they greatly appreciate efforts made…

Hartsville Woman Charged with Arson, 1st Degree Attempted Murder

A woman has been arrested and charged with 1st degree attempted murder and arson in Hartsville. Michelle Kissiah was also charged with knowing and willful abuse of a vulnerable adult and public disorderly conduct. According to police, Kissiah attempted to “kill the victim by setting fire to a residence while the victim was inside.” The victim sustained great bodily injury…

Body Found Behind Home in Dillon County Declared a Homicide

A man was found shot to death behind a home in Dillon County two days ago. The body was discovered at about 10:30 in the morning behind a home on the 200 block of S 9th Ave. He was identified yesterday as 27-year-old Brandon Brown. His death is being investigated as a homicide by the Dillon police department and SLED….

Presidential Candidates Attacked Each Other in Last Night’s Nevada Debate

The Nevada debate took place last night and things got rather heated between the democratic presidential candidates. The two-hour debate at the Paris Theater in Las Vegas is being described as the most negative of the 2020 cycle. Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, Joe Biden and Mike Bloomberg seemed to attack each other worse than they ever…

Pentagon Policy Official John Rood Resigns at President’s Request

The Pentagon’s top Policy Official, John Rood, has resigned at the request of President Trump. Rood, who worked under Secretary of Defense for Policy at the Pentagon, was one of several advisers who warned the president against withholding military aid from Ukraine last year. He is the most recent official to be removed from their position by the president following…

Body of Missing College Student in Georgia Found

The body of a missing Fort Valley State University student in Georgia has been found. 23-year-old Anitra Gunn was last seen on Valentine’s day. Her family alerted authorities to her disappearance on Saturday after they hadn’t heard form her. Police located her car near her apartment that day and noticed it had a torn bumper. Gunn’s body was found two…

New “Alternative School” Will Cost $5 Million More Than Expected

A new Horry County “alternative school” design has been approved for almost $5 million more than expected. Initially, the board for Horry County Schools approved $13 million for the new education center. But it wasn’t long before HCS staff realized it wouldn’t be enough to accommodate students. When it came down to choosing between a 48,500-square-foot building for $17.9 million…