Author: WFXB Staff

Bojangles Employees Arrested for Drug Trafficking

Two Bojangles employees have been arrested and charged for drug trafficking. Police conducted a traffic stop of a Nissan Maxima leaving the restaurant after receiving multiple complaints that the manager, Terrence Tisdale, was distributing drugs from the fast-food restaurant. Inside the car during the traffic stop was another employee, Maurice Ellis. Both were arrested and charged for trafficking cocaine and…

Conway Police Search for Woman Missing Since Valentine’s Day

Conway police are seeking the public’s help in finding a mother who went missing on Valentine’s Day. 61-year-old Marianne Marsh’s son was bringing his mother flowers that afternoon when he realized she was not at her Birch Lane home. It’s reported her cars were still in the driveway, and her cards, wallet, ID and newly bought carton of cigarettes were…

Las Vegas Democratic Presidential Debate to Take Place Tomorrow

The next democratic presidential debate of the 2020 election will take place tomorrow evening in Las Vegas, Nevada. Most were shocked to know that, thanks to a last minute poll, Mike Bloomberg has qualified for the ninth debate. For the first time he will stand alongside the likes of Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar and Joe Biden….

Fort Lauderdale Mayor Seeking Federal Aid for Massive Sewage Leak

A Fort Lauderdale mayor is seeking federal aid following a 211 million gallon toxic sewage leak. The leak is attributed to the city’s aged and failing pipe system. Over the last three months there have been nine separate breaks in the water main system. It’s reported the poisonous sewage is so bad it has killed off a lot of local…

Amie Harwick Pushed From Balcony, Killed by Ex-Boyfriend

Amie Harwick, ex-fiance to comedian Drew Carey, was murdered over the weekend in LA. Neighbors called police when they heard screaming. Harwick’s roommate also told police she was being assaulted. 38-year-old Harwick was found on the ground, unresponsive and gravely injured in her home. She was laying beneath a third story balcony and had injuries consistent with a fall. She…

Public Memorial and Candlelight Vigil to be Held for Faye Swetlik

An official candlelight vigil and funeral arrangements for six-year-old Faye Swetlik of Cayce have been announced. An obituary posted by Caughman-Harman funeral home detailed a public memorial service to be held at Trinity Baptist Church in Cayce on Friday at 7 P.M. The city of Cayce will also host a candlelight vigil this evening on the front lawn of Cayce…

Boy Scouts of America File for Bankruptcy Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

The Boy Scouts of America organization has officially filed for bankruptcy amid sexual abuse allegations. The youth organization just celebrated their 110th anniversary on February 8th but filed for Chapter 11 early this morning in Delaware. The decision stemmed from hundreds of sexual abuse lawsuits, over 12,000 alleged abuse victims and dwindling membership numbers they’d experienced over the last couple…

Local Fundraiser Over Weekend Benefited The Adaptive Surf Project

The 7th annual Oyster Roast and Bloody Mary Contest held yesterday was attended by thousands and helped benefit the Adaptive Surf Project. The contest featured tons of local vendors, merchants, chefs, live music, all-you-can-eat oysters and all-you-can sample bloody Mary’s. It is held every year in Murrells Inlet with proceeds for the event donated to non-profits that support environmental education…