Author: WFXB Staff

Explosion in Philadelphia Kills At Least Two

At least two people are presumed dead after a violent house explosion leveled three homes and seriously damaged several others. The explosion occurred at South 8th and South Franklin streets in Philadelphia. Nearly 60 people from the area have been evacuated and accounted. The subsequent fires caused by the explosion have been contained. But police said they wouldn’t be surprised…

Impeachment Being Withheld from Senate

The House on Wednesday made the historic decision to impeach President Trump…but now they’re debating if they should withhold the articles from The Senate. People argue that democratic leaders shouldn’t hand off the articles until Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell agrees to abide by certain parameters for the senate trial that democrats have called for. This includes bringing in firsthand…

Encouraging Locals to “Be a Buddy, Not a Bully”

WFXB, Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union and former NFL player Ricky Sapp have teamed up to encourage 5th graders in our area to take the “I’m a Buddy, Not a Bully” pledge. It’s a way to inspire children to be kind to one another. Carolina Trust, WFXB and Sapp were out at Ocean Drive Elementary in North Myrtle Beach this…

Broadway at the Beach Robber Killed in Shootout

The Broadway at the Beach robber was killed in an officer-involved shooting. The suspect’s name was Kyle Horton and it’s believed he was making his way to Wilmington. The shooting occurred just outside the Briarcliff Villas in New Hanover County shortly after a confrontation with detectives. Horton was also believed to be wanted for multiple other heinous crimes in the…

Shooting at Texas Mall Leaves Four Injured

A manhunt is currently underway as police look for three people connected to a shooting at a Texas mall yesterday. At least four people were wounded during the incident that took place just inside the entrance of a San Antonio shopping mall. Victims ages range from 17 to 41, with one 19-year-old woman in critical condition. Witnesses at the scene…

Carjacking Spree Ends in One Dead

One person is dead and three are injured after a car jacking spree took place in Oregon late last night. The 20-year-old assailant started the spree at a Wells Fargo bank, where he stabbed two people. He then made his way to a gym next door where he stabbed one more person before stealing that person’s car and driving off….

President Trump is Impeached

President Trump has officially become the third president ever to be impeached. The House members, as expected, voted almost entirely along party lines, with two democrats voting against both articles and one republican voting to impeach on both counts. The final results were 230-197 to charge President Trump with abuse of power and 229-198 to charge him with obstruction of…

Subway Partners with Meals on Wheels

‘Tis the season to give back and Subway is taking the phrase to heart. Subway partnered with Meals on Wheels and donated 250 boxed meals to senior citizens in Horry County. Meals on Wheels is a program that delivers food to people who find it difficult to leave their houses. It not only provides them with a healthy meal, but…

Missing Teen Believed to be in Myrtle Beach

A missing teen from North Carolina is believed to be in Myrtle Beach. Police say 16-year-old Natalie Moore was last seen in her home at High Point Avenue in Calabash. She was reported missing a few days ago and is now believed to be in the Myrtle Beach area. She’s 5’4” and 130 pounds and police ask that anyone with…

Teen Admits She Faked Her Own Kidnapping

A believed kidnapping ends in a happy, if not bizarre turn of events as the teen was discovered safe and sound. And definitely not kidnapped. On Monday, footage caught on a security camera prompted an amber alert after 16-year-old Karol Sanchez was seen being forcefully dragged inside of a car and kidnapped. Hours later, Sanchez was found in the Bronx…