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

Helicopter pilot becomes 1st female Marine to pilot F-35 jet

A former commercial helicopter pilot has become the first female Marine to pilot the F-35, a next-generation joint strike fighter aircraft.

Patrick Phillips

Published August 16, 2019 at 4:17 PM

Possible 2020 run against Trump is ‘in God’s hands,’ former SC Gov Mark Sanford says

Former Congressman and South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford released a YouTube video repeating concerns about the nation’s growing debt and deficit.

Patrick Phillips

Published July 18, 2019 at 6:20 AM

10 people face drug, weapons charges in ‘Operation Lowcountry Line’

The U.S. Attorney, flanked my members of multiple federal, state and local law enforcement, announced what she called the takedown of a major drug ring in the Tri-County area Wednesday.

Patrick Phillips and Harve Jacobs

Published July 10, 2019 at 6:45 PM

Lightning strike during July Fourth cookout kills 1, sends 2 to hospital

The Georgetown County Coroner released the identity of the man killed in a lightning strike Thursday afternoon.

Patrick Phillips and Kaitlin Stansell

Published July 4, 2019 at 11:39 PM

Pilot released from hospital after SLED helicopter crashes at Summerville Airport

A pilot has been released from the hospital after a SLED helicopter crashed at Summerville Airport.

Patrick Phillips and Live 5 Web Staff

Published June 27, 2019 at 12:15 PM

Police waiting for results of ‘dirty white’ substance found in ice cream freezer

Summerville Police say an unknown substance that could contain traces of Fentanyl are being sent to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division for testing.

Patrick Phillips

Published June 22, 2019 at 12:07 AM

Women escape man they mistook for Uber driver; deputies searching for him

Deputies say two women in Beaufort County are lucky to have escaped a man they mistook for their Uber driver early Friday morning.

Patrick Phillips

Published June 21, 2019 at 5:39 PM

Tuesday marks 12 years since 9 Charleston firefighters died battling furniture store fire

The Charleston Fire Department will remember the nine firefighters who died 12 years ago in a massive furniture store fire in West Ashley.

Patrick Phillips

Published June 18, 2019 at 5:20 AM

Summerville investigators arrest man accused of fatally stabbing wife

Investigators have arrested a Summerville man in connection with the fatal stabbing of his wife Friday night.

Patrick Phillips and Live 5 Web Staff

Published June 17, 2019 at 4:16 PM

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

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