Author: WFXB Staff

Horry County Leaders Discussing Solutions for Flooding

Concerns are growing over the critical flooding of Intracoastal Waterway areas throughout Horry County. Many roads were closed down following the major winter storm last week which also knocked out power for thousands of South Carolina residents. While the power has been restored, roads are still barricaded due to the flooding. Only residents who live beyond the barriers are able…

Police Search for Man Who Robbed Market Common Restaurant

Police are searching for a masked man who robbed the Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant in Market Common. The robbery took place late Sunday night. Surveillance footage shows he entered the restaurant brandishing a fire arm and demanded money. Police say he wore “a white hat, black ski mask, cameo jacket, black pants, and shoes.” They ask any nearby businesses and…

Robeson County Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Endangered Man

North Carolina police are asking for the public’s help finding an endangered man. 75-year-old Pablo Hernandez, of St. Pauls was last seen yesterday afternoon in the area of Gentle Winds Dr. He is 5’03” and weighs 240 pounds with brown eyes and gray hair. He is believed to be driving his dark blue 2003 F150 with North Carolina license plate…

President Trump Grants Pardons to Twelve White-Collar Criminals

Also certainly to be discussed by the federal judges today, will be the 12 pardons by President Trump yesterday. The president granted eleven clemencies and commuted one sentence for convicted white-collar criminals. The commuted sentence was for that of former Illinois governor Rod Blagoyevich who was accused of attempting to sell a U.S. senate seat and only served half of…

Federal Judges to Hold Emergency Meeting Today

In an extremely rare move, a group of federal judges are expected to hold an emergency meeting today. This comes just a week after four federal judges collectively quit the Roger Stone trial following a surprise overruling by the DOJ to give him a lesser sentence. The leaders will discuss this, along with other concerning recent actions taken by President…

Jury Begins Deliberations for Harvey Weinstein Trial

The jury has begun deliberations on the New York Harvey Weinstein trial as of yesterday. So far, no verdict has been reached, but it’s possible one could come as early as today. 67-year-old Weinstein currently faces first-degree criminal sexual act, two counts of rape and two counts of predatory sexual assault. Depending on the amount and severity of charges he…

Three Bodies Found in California Cemetery May Be Connected to Drug Cartel

Three bodies discovered in a California cemetery may have ties to a drug cartel. The deceased have been identified as 50-year-old Jaime Espindola, 38-year-old Jose Aguilar-Espejel, and 28-year-old Rodrigo Aguilar-Espejel. All three men were California residents. They were found in a cemetery Monday morning, positioned in a certain way near the grave of another man who was recently killed in…

Cause of Death Revealed for Six-Year-Old Faye Swetlik

The cause of death for six-year-old Faye Swetlik from Cayce was released yesterday. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher confirmed Faye’s death was a homicide. Fisher said Faye was asphyxiated, or strangled, just hours after her abduction. They were also able to confirm that the deceased neighbor found, 30-year-old Coty Taylor, was the sole perpetrator. Items found in his trash included…

Listing of the Week

Laniece Mayfield from Realty One Group Dockside joined us in the studio today for the listing of the week. This property is located in Georgetown in the Debordieu Colony. It is 5,600 squared feet with beautiful balcony views and comes with its own elevator. For more information on this home you can contact Laniece at 843-251-4404 or check out her…

New Entertainment Venue Coming to Broadway at the Beach

An exciting new restaurant is set to open later this year at Broadway at the Beach. “The Hangout” which is described as a “lively restaurant, retail and entertainment venue” will be the latest addition to Broadway. It is “currently under construction at the southeast corner of the property.” The restaurant’s release says it will feature “live music year round on…