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

Crews battle massive fire at Goose Creek apartment complex

Firefighters are working to determine the cause of a massive fire that broke out early Saturday morning at a Goose Creek apartment complex.

Patrick Phillips

Published 3m at 9:09 AM

Deputies searching for missing, endangered woman

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing woman who has not been seen since early Wednesday morning.

Patrick Phillips

Published 1h at 7:35 AM

Black Lives Matter members march to North Charleston City Hall, demand to see mayor

Members of Black Lives Matter marched to North Charleston City Hall Friday afternoon, demanding to see Mayor Keith Summey and city council members.

Patrick Phillips and Harve Jacobs

Published July 3, 2020 at 2:51 PM

LIST: Lowcountry communities cancel Fourth of July fireworks over coronavirus concerns

If you’re used to celebrating Independence Day with a big display of fireworks, this year’s Fourth of July will seem pretty quiet.

Patrick Phillips

Published July 3, 2020 at 1:10 PM

Georgetown County deputies arrest juvenile in attempted business burglaries

The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office says a juvenile boy is in custody in connection with a pair of failed attempts at breaking into businesses.

Patrick Phillips

Published July 3, 2020 at 10:09 AM

LIST: Here’s where face masks are and are not required in public places

As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Carolina continues to increase, communities across the state are meeting to discuss possible ordinances requiring people to wear face masks in public places.

Patrick Phillips

Published July 3, 2020 at 1:18 AM

Pursuit of stolen vehicle ends in West Ashley, deputies say

The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office says one person is in custody after deputies chased a stolen vehicle into West Ashley.

Patrick Phillips

Published July 2, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Charleston mayor: ‘Wear a mask. It’s just that simple’

Mayor John Tecklenburg urged residents to wear a face covering to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as he said the number of confirmed cases is going in the wrong direction.

Patrick Phillips

Published July 2, 2020 at 1:25 PM

Westmoreland Bridge reopens after asphalt spill

Charleston Police say an asphalt spill on the Westmoreland Bridge is expected to block the eastbound lanes for about a half hour.

Patrick Phillips

Published July 2, 2020 at 1:25 PM

Mt. Pleasant mayor wants ‘facts to come to light’ in boating accident that killed 18-year-old

Mount Pleasant’s mayor said his community wants all the facts to come to light in the death of an 18-year-old boater last month.

Patrick Phillips

Published July 2, 2020 at 1:23 PM

Search continuing for missing tow truck driver after Don Holt crash

Marine patrols from multiple agencies are searching for a tow truck driver in the waterways around the Don Holt Bridge Thursday, the day after the missing man apparently went over the bridge in a traffic accident.

Patrick Phillips

Published July 2, 2020 at 10:30 AM

Latest S.C. unemployment numbers show total of 635K+ new claims since March

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says the number of people who have filed their first claim for unemployment benefits continues to grow months after the coronavirus pandemic began having a major impact on jobs in the state.

Patrick Phillips

Published July 2, 2020 at 8:44 AM

Shaw Air Force Base officials identify pilot killed in F-16 crash

Authorities at Shaw Air Force Base have released the name of the pilot killed late Tuesday night in an F-16 crash on the base.

Patrick Phillips

Published July 2, 2020 at 4:33 AM

Charleston Co. deputy seriously injured, tow truck driver missing after Don Holt crash

A Charleston County deputy remains in the hospital with serious injuries following a collision on the Don Holt Bridge Wednesday afternoon after he and a tow truck driver, who remains missing, were struck during a traffic stop.

Ray Rivera and Patrick Phillips

Published July 2, 2020 at 4:16 AM

Police looking for information following fatal accident in West Ashley

Officials with the Charleston Police Department are asking anyone with information on a fatal accident in West Ashley to come forward.

Ray Rivera and Patrick Phillips

Published July 1, 2020 at 2:57 PM

Police searching for missing woman who took mother’s car

North Charleston Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing woman.

Patrick Phillips

Published July 1, 2020 at 2:46 PM

‘I am exempt’ face mask cards are fake, feds warn

A face mask exempt card that supposedly allows someone who doesn’t want to follow ordinances that require face masks are not authorized by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Patrick Phillips

Published July 1, 2020 at 2:16 PM

Shaw Air Force Base pilot killed in F-16 crash on base

Shaw Air Force Base confirmed Tuesday night that the pilot of an F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing died after a jet crash.

Patrick Phillips

Published July 1, 2020 at 11:35 AM

Police investigate incident at Georgetown hotel that left man dead, woman injured

Police responded to the Roadway Inn on 600 Church Street at 8:27 a.m. to a report of victims “covered in blood,” Georgetown Police Capt. Nelson Brown said.

Patrick Phillips and Ray Rivera

Published July 1, 2020 at 9:46 AM

DHEC offers advice for the Fourth of July: ‘Stay safer at home’

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging South Carolinians to avoid large group gatherings for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Patrick Phillips

Published June 30, 2020 at 3:12 PM

Orangeburg City Council votes to remove Confederate statue, rename road

Orangeburg city leaders have approved a resolution to remove a 30-foot monument erected to honor the city’s fallen Confederate soldiers.

Patrick Phillips and Harve Jacobs

Published June 30, 2020 at 1:05 PM

Coroner identifies women killed in Cross shooting

The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has released the identities of two women killed in a late-night shooting Sunday in the Cross area.

Patrick Phillips

Published June 30, 2020 at 12:50 PM

FIRST ALERT: Heat advisory extended into larger portion of Lowcountry

The National Weather Service extended a heat advisory just before noon Tuesday to include additional Lowcountry counties where the heat index could soar above 105 degrees.

Patrick Phillips

Published June 30, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Greenville County deputies searching for missing K-9

Greenville County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a sheriff’s officer K-9 named Rudy who went missing Monday night.

Patrick Phillips

Published June 30, 2020 at 7:37 AM

Firefighters respond to reported early-morning house fire

Firefighters are battling a fire at a home in the Hollywood area.

Patrick Phillips

Published June 30, 2020 at 6:11 AM

Charleston family escapes late night house fire

Fire investigators say an occupant of a Charleston County home spotted fire near the front of the house and alerted the family, who was able to escape into their back yard.

Patrick Phillips

Published June 29, 2020 at 1:58 PM

Deputies investigating double fatal shooting in Cross

The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a late night shooting they say left two women dead.

Patrick Phillips and Harve Jacobs

Published June 29, 2020 at 12:27 PM

Beaufort, Hilton Head pass mask ordinances; 5 other communities to decide Monday

Several Lowcountry communities will discuss and potentially vote Monday on whether to require their residents to wear face masks in public to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Patrick Phillips and Alexis Simmons

Published June 29, 2020 at 11:13 AM

FIRST ALERT: Heat advisory in effect Monday as heat index could top 105

Expect a hot day Monday with a heat index in some Lowcountry counties above the century mark.

Patrick Phillips

Published June 29, 2020 at 6:48 AM

Downtown restaurant group announces mandatory mask requirement for guests

A Charleston-based restaurant group will require its diners to wear face masks at the company’s eight restaurant locations while entering and exiting the businesses.

Patrick Phillips

Published June 26, 2020 at 3:11 PM

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