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. funeral home to honor unclaimed veteran

A South Carolina funeral home is asking people to come to the funeral of a 75-year-old Navy veteran who has no family to claim him.

Patrick Phillips

Published June 9, 2019 at 2:57 PM

SCDHEC urges vaccination for Hepatitis A after N. Charleston Zaxby’s worker tests positive

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says anyone who ate at a North Charleston Zaxby’s location during a three-day period in May should consider getting a vaccination against Hepatitis A.

Patrick Phillips

Published June 3, 2019 at 10:35 PM

Deep sea fishermen pull in big catch of cocaine, worth nearly $1M, off Charleston coast

Two Lowcountry recreational fishermen ended their fishing trip late Sunday afternoon with an unexpected catch.

Patrick Phillips and Kaitlin Stansell

Published June 2, 2019 at 11:08 PM

Police maintain heavier presence during search for wanted man

Folly Beach Public Safety asked residents to remain vigilant as the search for a wanted man entered a second day.

Patrick Phillips

Published June 2, 2019 at 7:58 PM

Deputies arrest 2 in kidnapping, sexual assault of underage girl

Charleston County deputies and the US Marshals Service arrested two people in connection with a March kidnapping and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl.

Patrick Phillips

Published June 1, 2019 at 6:31 PM

City orders carriage horses off streets because of heat for 4th day in a row

The temperature is again too high for Charleston’s carriage horses to be on the streets, city officials say.

Patrick Phillips

Published May 29, 2019 at 5:41 PM

Edisto Beach rolls out new help for visitors with limited mobility

For people with mobility limitations, visiting a beach can present special challenges. Edisto Beach has installed a new way to help.

Patrick Phillips

Published May 26, 2019 at 4:48 PM

Deputies searching for missing 18-year-old

Georgetown County deputies are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen who disappeared Tuesday.

Patrick Phillips

Published May 22, 2019 at 2:58 PM

Deputies searching for missing 17-year-old last seen Wednesday night

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing girl whose family is concerned about her safety.

Patrick Phillips

Published May 16, 2019 at 5:22 PM

Group hosts ‘queer prom’ for Charleston LGBTQ youth

A group hosted a special prom Saturday night to give youth who feel they don't fit in at traditional school proms their evening to shine.

Patrick Phillips

Published May 12, 2019 at 5:39 PM

Biden to make Saturday presidential campaign stop in South Carolina

Former Vice President Joe Biden, who polls show is the front-runner in the 2020 Democratic campaign, will make a campaign stop in Columbia Saturday.

Patrick Phillips

Published May 4, 2019 at 10:10 AM

Georgetown County Council member accused of living outside district he represents resigns

A three-term Georgetown County Council member has resigned more than a month after the county board of elections decided he had been “deceitful” when he declared his residency on official county council paperwork.

Patrick Phillips

Published April 29, 2019 at 4:55 PM

Police searching for missing North Charleston teen

Police are searching for a missing 16-year-old boy last seen at his home on Sunday.

Patrick Phillips

Published April 29, 2019 at 2:52 PM

Charleston’s Hominy Grill closes after nearly 24 years

An award-winning downtown restaurant closed Sunday after nearly 24 years in business.

Patrick Phillips

Published April 28, 2019 at 11:39 PM

Biden expected to announce campaign stops in South Carolina soon

Former Vice President Joe Biden, who entered the Democratic race for the White House this week, is expected to announce a visit to the Palmetto State.

Patrick Phillips

Published April 27, 2019 at 9:21 AM

Netflix show shooting in Charleston area seeking paid extras

A new series set to begin filming in the Charleston area on May 1 is looking for paid extras to assist in the production.

Patrick Phillips

Published April 23, 2019 at 4:22 PM

SC 5th grader died of natural causes, no criminal charges to be filed, investigators say

No criminal charges will be filed in the March death of a 10-year-old Colleton County girl who died after a fight in her classroom, the solicitor says.

Patrick Phillips

Published April 19, 2019 at 1:12 PM

Sen. Ernest ‘Fritz’ Hollings remembered as ‘legend,’ ‘man who knew how to get things done’ at funeral

Former Vice President Joe Biden, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and Congressman Jim Clyburn eulogized former U.S. Sen. Ernest “Fritz” Hollings at The Citadel Tuesday morning.

Rob Way, Nick Krueger and Patrick Phillips

Published April 16, 2019 at 5:31 PM

Charleston’s Hominy Grill announces it will close this month

An award-winning downtown restaurant has announced plans to shut down after nearly 24 years.

Patrick Phillips

Published April 8, 2019 at 6:07 PM

Funeral set for 4-year-old who died after suspected DUI crash

Friends and family will gather Sunday to remember the child who died after a crash blamed on a suspected drunk driver.

Patrick Phillips

Published April 7, 2019 at 12:24 AM

Firefighter adopts puppy he rescued from beneath pile of rocks

The veteran North Charleston firefighter whose rescue of a three-month old puppy went viral on social media last weekend gave the puppy a forever home Saturday.

Patrick Phillips

Published April 6, 2019 at 3:46 PM

SC firefighter to adopt puppy he helped rescue from beneath pile of rocks

The veteran North Charleston firefighter shown in a social media video digging a puppy out from beneath rocks last weekend decided to give the pup its “furever” home.

Patrick Phillips

Published April 6, 2019 at 2:31 PM

SC senator: Elementary school fight blamed for 5th grader’s death was just small scuffle

A South Carolina state senator who represents the area where a fifth grader died after an elementary school fight last week says it was only a small scuffle.

Patrick Phillips

Published April 2, 2019 at 10:07 PM

Attorney: School was ‘on-notice’ of previous altercations in classroom before 10-year-old’s death

On the same day pathologists at MUSC performed an autopsy on a 10-year-old girl who died after a fight at her school, the child’s father announced plans to speak to the media.

Patrick Phillips and Nick Krueger

Published April 1, 2019 at 8:12 PM

Firefighters rescue puppy from beneath pile of rocks

North Charleston firefighters are used to rescuing two-legged victims from emergency scenes, but on Saturday, they came to a rescue of a four-legged victim in need.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 31, 2019 at 9:38 AM

Missing Georgia man told family he was going to South Carolina, deputies say

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia says a 61-year-old man missing on March 9 was headed to South Carolina when he disappeared.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 30, 2019 at 3:51 PM

Too early to determine whether criminal charges will be filed in 5th grader’s death, solicitor says

As a community waits for word about the cause of death for a 10-year-old girl who died two days after a fight in her Colleton County school, attorneys for her family say the child’s loved ones are demanding transparency.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 29, 2019 at 7:58 PM

Vigil held to remember 10-year-old who died after classroom fight

The Colleton County community came together Thursday night to remember an elementary school student who died Wednesday morning, two days after a fight broke out in her classroom.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 29, 2019 at 1:31 AM

School Board releases brief statement on 5th grader’s death, community members angrily demand answers

The Colleton County School Board made its first public comments Thursday afternoon after a special meeting called to discuss a classroom fight authorities say led to the death of a 10-year-old girl at Forest Hills Elementary School.

Brad Streicher and Patrick Phillips

Published March 28, 2019 at 7:25 PM

Community devastated after 10-year-old dies following classroom fight

Flowers, balloons, and stuffed animals were left in front of a Colleton County elementary school where investigators say a fight in a classroom led to the death of a 10-year-old girl two days later.

Patrick Phillips and Ray Rivera

Published March 27, 2019 at 8:17 PM

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