Patrick Phillips

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

Debi Chard retires from Live 5 News after almost 43 years

Longtime news anchor and award-winning journalist Debi Chard signed off from Live 5 News for the last time Friday, a day after announcing her retirement from WCSC-TV.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 15, 2019 at 5:46 PM

Missing Mount Pleasant teenager found safe

Police say a missing Mount Pleasant teenager has been found safe.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 12, 2019 at 4:52 PM

Statewide tornado drill set for Wednesday morning

The National Weather Service will initiate a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 13, at 9 a.m.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 12, 2019 at 3:39 PM

IHOP serving free pancakes Tuesday to help MUSC Children’s Hospital

The fundraiser runs through 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

Rob Way and Patrick Phillips

Published March 12, 2019 at 4:44 AM

Sheriff’s dispatcher honored for saving a life on the way to work

A Colleton County dispatcher was honored for quick thinking deputies say saved a life during an early-morning commute.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 11, 2019 at 5:21 PM

2020 presidential hopeful visits South Carolina for 3rd time

A Democratic senator who hopes to defeat President Donald Trump in the 2020 election is making a return to the Palmetto State Friday.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 9, 2019 at 11:32 PM

Charleston Co. Democratic Party chair stepping down to endorse Booker

The man who has led the Charleston County Democratic Party for the past five years is stepping down to endorse a specific candidate for president.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 8, 2019 at 1:27 PM

Sonic boom reported across Lowcountry Friday morning may be linked to SpaceX splashdown

A geology expert at the College of Charleston says the sound of a large explosion heard and felt across the Lowcountry was a sonic boom, not an earthquake.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 8, 2019 at 12:58 PM

Deputies searching for man accused of using fake checks

Orangeburg County deputies are searching for a man accused of using counterfeit checks to make purchases at two stores.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 8, 2019 at 5:47 AM

Cunningham sounds air horn during meeting on seismic blasting’s marine life impact

First Congressional District Rep. Joe Cunningham used an air horn to make a point during a hearing on seismic testing in asking a question about whether the controversial practice is disruptive or harmful to sea life.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 7, 2019 at 2:52 PM

Fire at Charleston multi-unit home displaces 2 people

Charleston Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a house fire Thursday morning.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 7, 2019 at 2:12 PM

Sheriff: Body found near Adams Run does not appear to be a suicide, may be homicide

Charleston County deputies are still working to determine how a woman whose body was found on Wednesday morning near Adams Run died.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 6, 2019 at 9:42 PM

CofC student’s report of stabbing, kidnapping was false, investigators say

A student at the College of Charleston could face disciplinary action after making what authorities say was a false report of a kidnapping Wednesday morning.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 6, 2019 at 4:29 PM

Bicyclist injured in February collision dies of injuries

Charleston Police are urging drivers to be alert following the death of a cyclist from injuries suffered in a February collision with an SUV.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 6, 2019 at 2:36 PM

North Charleston police say a missing man was found in New York.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 6, 2019 at 2:18 PM

Vigil held Tuesday for woman shot to death outside Citadel Mall

A candlelight vigil Tuesday night is set to remember a 23-year-old woman one week after she was killed in a shooting last week in West Ashley.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 5, 2019 at 10:40 PM

Man who kidnapped 4-year-old Johns Island girl sentenced to 3 life sentences

The man charged with attacking a Johns Island woman and kidnapping her 4-year-old daughter will face three life sentences behind bars.

Rob Way, Patrick Phillips and Live 5 Web Staff

Published March 5, 2019 at 5:22 PM

Nearby law enforcement activity temporarily places elementary school on lockdown

An elementary school in Berkeley County went on a precautionary lockdown for a short time Tuesday afternoon.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 5, 2019 at 2:57 PM

Winner of $1.5 billion Mega Millions Jackpot claims prize

The South Carolina Education Lottery confirmed Monday that the winner of a $1.5 billion Mega Millions jackpot has come forward with the winning ticket to claim the prize.