Patrick Phillips

Digital Content Manager

Charleston, SC

Patrick is the digital content manager for Live 5 News in Charleston.

He joined the Live 5 News team in October 2006 and has been managing the station's website since March 2014.

He began his broadcasting career in 1991 at WLTX-TV in Columbia and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Broadcasting.

Recent Articles by Patrick

S.C. deputy dies after crash during I-85 traffic stop, sheriff says

The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office confirmed one of its deputies died after a crash that took place Tuesday during a traffic stop.

Patrick Phillips

Published October 20, 2020 at 11:20 PM

SC Democrats file ethics complaint in Graham fundraising comments

South Carolina Democrats have filed a formal complaint against U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham for making a campaign fundraising appeal while speaking with reporters on Capitol Hill following judicial confirmation hearings.

Patrick Phillips

Published October 16, 2020 at 2:26 PM

New law will give SC firefighters battling cancer some financial support

The bill sets aside money for firefighters diagnosed with certain types of cancer.

Patrick Phillips and Laurel Mallory

Published October 14, 2020 at 7:19 PM

All S.C. school districts to receive millions in protective equipment

South Carolina Education Superintendent Molly Spearman announced Tuesday more than $33 million in personal protective equipment is being distributed to all 81 public school districts.

Patrick Phillips

Published October 13, 2020 at 1:01 PM

"It was like, BAM!' Georgetown man learns he has winning lottery ticket

A Georgetown man was having dinner when he said a lottery win prompted him to put down his fork.

Patrick Phillips

Published October 13, 2020 at 12:20 PM

New poll: Graham pulls ahead of Harrison in senate race

A poll from Morning Consult released Tuesday morning shows incumbent U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham taking a lead over challenger Jaime Harrison.

Patrick Phillips

Published October 13, 2020 at 11:30 AM

Shelter animals from Louisiana evacuated from Hurricane Delta arrive in Lowcountry

A Lowcountry animal shelter received more than a dozen dogs and cats from animal rescues outside New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Delta.

Patrick Phillips

Published October 12, 2020 at 3:44 PM

S.C. attorney general announces updated settlement with opioid manufacturer

The nation’s largest generic opioid manufacturer will pay $1.6 billion into a trust as part of a global settlement related to the opioid crisis, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says.

Patrick Phillips

Published October 12, 2020 at 2:42 PM

Boeing confirms it will consolidate 787 production in South Carolina

Airline manufacturer Boeing confirmed Thursday will move all 787 production to the Palmetto State in 2021.

Patrick Phillips

Published October 1, 2020 at 5:38 PM

Report: Boeing to move all 787 Dreamliner production to S.C.; WA governor responds

Boeing is in the process of setting plans to move all assembly of the company’s 787 Dreamliner to South Carolina, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.

Patrick Phillips and Live 5 Web Staff

Published September 30, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Scott, Graham respond to report Marine Corps is considering closing Parris Island

South Carolina’s two U.S. senators are responding to reports that the Marine Corps is considering a plan to close its two boot camp locations, including Parris Island in South Carolina.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 25, 2020 at 6:10 PM

Group gathers in Charleston to protest Breonna Taylor decision

Approximately 100 protesters assembled in downtown Charleston Wednesday night after a Kentucky grand jury refused to issue indictments in the March shooting death of Breonna Taylor.

Nick Reagan and Patrick Phillips

Published September 23, 2020 at 11:42 PM

S.C. teachers group calls for use of personal day Wednesday for protest

The group SC for ED encouraged teachers across the state to take a personal day Wednesday to take part in a virtual protest over Facebook.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 22, 2020 at 1:47 PM

5 children reported missing from North Charleston since August

Police in North Charleston are searching for five children last seen on Aug. 21.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 21, 2020 at 11:39 AM

S.C. has paid more than $4 billion in unemployment claims since pandemic began

South Carolina’s Department of Employment and Workforce said the payout of state and federal unemployment benefits surpassed the $4 billion mark since the pandemic began.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 17, 2020 at 8:41 AM

S.C. reports slight increase in new unemployment claims over previous week

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says 5,113 people filed their first unemployment claims during the week ending Saturday.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 10, 2020 at 8:38 AM

VIDEO: Crews respond to train derailment in North Charleston

CSX officials say they are working to get information on a train derailment that happened Monday morning in North Charleston.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 7, 2020 at 9:48 AM

State agents investigating late-night fire that destroyed Berkeley Co. church

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division sent fire investigators to the Huger church destroyed overnight by a fire.

Patrick Phillips and Danielle Seat

Published September 7, 2020 at 9:03 AM

ATF offers reward in investigation of shooting that killed 5-year-old Summerville girl

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the gunman responsible for killing a 5-year-old in Summerville last month.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 4, 2020 at 8:03 PM

State’s new unemployment claims drop slightly from previous week

South Carolina’s Department of Employment and Workforce said 5,019 people filed their first claim for unemployment benefits over the past week that ended Saturday.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 3, 2020 at 8:44 AM

U.S. Attorney announces indictments against 3 in Andrews postal worker’s killing

A grand jury returned indictments against three people Tuesday in the September 2019 killing of a U.S. Postal Service employee in Kingstree.

Patrick Phillips and Alexis Simmons

Published September 2, 2020 at 10:19 PM

S.C. reports reports sharp decrease in initial claims filed last week.

After an increase of claims for unemployment were received last week, this past week’s report cites the lowest unemployment numbers since the pandemic began, the state reported on Thursday morning.

Patrick Phillips

Published August 27, 2020 at 12:06 PM

Police: Elderly man reported missing since Wednesday found safe

North Charleston Police said a man reported missing on Sunday, days after the last time anyone saw him, has been found and is safe.

Patrick Phillips

Published August 24, 2020 at 1:00 PM

S.C. reports rise in new unemployment claims over past week

After three consecutive weeks reporting the lowest initial claims for unemployment received since the pandemic began, the state reported on Thursday morning an increase over the past week.

Patrick Phillips

Published August 20, 2020 at 8:43 AM

Charleston to consider dropping warning for violating face covering ordinance

After Tuesday’s Charleston City Council meeting, anyone stopped on the street without a face covering could be hit with a fine without a warning.

Danielle Seat and Patrick Phillips

Published August 18, 2020 at 8:57 AM

Summerville Police continue to seek clues in shooting death of 5-year-old girl

Nearly two weeks after the fatal shooting of a 5-year-old Summerville girl, police continue to search for her killer.

Patrick Phillips

Published August 17, 2020 at 1:42 PM

S.C. sets new low in initial unemployment claims since pandemic began

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says the state reached a new milestone, with less than 6,000 first unemployment claims being filed last week.

Patrick Phillips

Published August 13, 2020 at 5:16 PM

Trump denies report he sought to be added to Mt. Rushmore

President Donald Trump denied a report by the New York Times that claimed the White House was exploring how Trump’s likeness could be added to Mount Rushmore.

Patrick Phillips

Published August 10, 2020 at 6:12 AM

New poll shows Graham, Harrison in tie for Senate seat

A Quinnipiac University Poll released Thursday shows South Carolina’s Senate race between Republican incumbent Lindsey Graham and former South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Jaime Harrison in a tie.

Patrick Phillips

Published August 6, 2020 at 4:24 PM

S.C. unemployment filings count since start of pandemic now tops 700K

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says more than 700,000 people in the state have filed an initial claim for unemployment benefits since mid-March when the coronavirus pandemic began.

Patrick Phillips

Published August 6, 2020 at 1:05 PM

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