Author: WFXB Staff

Hit and Run Committed by Habitual Offender

A North Myrtle Beach woman has been arrested for a hit and run she caused along highway 31. Police responded to an accident where a pick-up truck hit a jeep after an unlawful lane change, causing the jeep to flip multiple times, then fled the scene. Police later found the truck abandoned on an interchange ramp and very soon after,…

North Carolina Man Arrested for Human Trafficking

A North Carolina man was arrested yesterday after police discovered he had been holding a woman in “sexual servitude” for five years. 48-year-old Salvador Escobar of Randolph County had denied the unnamed survivor her basic needs in exchange for sexual acts since January 2015. And for the privacy and protection of the victim, no further information about her will be…

New Policy Enacted to Prevent “Birth Tourism”

A new U.S. policy will go into effect as of today that restricts the travel of pregnant foreign women. In a practice commonly referred to as “birth tourism”, foreigners will travel to the U.S. to ensure their children are born american citizens. The Trump administration will now make it increasingly harder for them to do so as, effective today, the…

Antonio Brown Turns Himself In

It’s been reported that former NFL player Antonio Brown has turned himself in after an arrest warrant was issued for him. Brown was charged with multiple burglary, battery, and and criminal mischief charges. This comes after a physical confrontation between Brown and a delivery man who he allegedly owed over $4,800 to for services rendered and failure to make the…

“Million Man March” Protests U.S. Troops in Iraq

Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets today in Baghdad to protest the presence of u.s. troops in Iraq. The protest has been deemed “the Million Man March” by Shia Cleric Muqtada al-Sadr who called for citizens to attend. Families and children held Iraqi flags and signs condemning the U.S. as they marched the Green Zone. The Green…

Actress Gives Witness Testimony in Weinstein Case

Harvey Weinstein’s trial in New York also continues after a long day of opening statements and witness testimony. People were shocked by the graphic testimony given by actress Annabella Sciorra who said Weinstein barged into her apartment and sexually assaulted and raped her. This was despite obvious physical attempts from “The Sopranos” actress to make him stop. Unfortunately, this was…

Senate Impeachment Trial Continues

Yesterday was the second day for democratic house managers to give their opening statements for the senate impeachment trial. Here’s what you need to know. Democrats gave an extremely detailed case for removing President Trump from office, focusing mainly on the article for abuse of power. This was followed after the session by republican senators defending the president citing “policy…

Vice President Mike Pence to Visit South Carolina

Vice President Mike Pence will visit South Carolina to attend the 9th annual Patriot Dinner in Charleston. The vice president is expected to serve as a guest speaker to the 2020 Patriot Dinner as well as be honored with an award. The annual event supports cadets of the Citadel Republican Society and their trips to the Conservative Political Action Conference…

Timmonsville Teen Shoots Another Teen

Police have arrested a teenage suspect in connection to a shooting of another teenager yesterday evening in Timmonsville. The incident occurred around 5:45 when a teen was walking down East Main Street near Davenport Drive. Several suspects approached him in a car, got out, then shot the boy twice in the back. The Timmonsville police chief would not comment on…

Georgetown Man Turns Himself in for Murder

A Georgetown man who was wanted for murder is now in custody. 20-year-old Malachi Thompson turned himself in early this morning following a manhunt police had launched against him. It’s reported Thompson and two others were involved in shootings that killed one and injured another. Matthew Elliott, 22, and Coltin Anderson, also 22, were arrested and charged with murder but…