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

Body of 2nd missing Georgetown County boater found, deputies say

The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office said a second man’s body has been recovered from the Sampit River where crews have been searching for a boater who disappeared Sunday.

Patrick Phillips and Live 5 Web Staff

Published September 29, 2020 at 3:11 PM

Charleston deputies investigating attempted armed robbery, carjacking

The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office was searching for men in an attempted carjacking Monday night in which at least one shot was fired as the victim tried to escape.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 29, 2020 at 12:55 PM

The president and chief executive officer of the nonprofit that manages Charleston’s Gaillard Center is announcing plans to retire next year.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 29, 2020 at 11:46 AM

FIRST ALERT: More rain, thunderstorms possible Tuesday

You will definitely need your umbrella Tuesday afternoon and evening as showers and thunderstorms develop ahead of a cold front moving in.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 29, 2020 at 4:49 AM

After another reversal, witness signatures won’t be required on S.C. absentee-by-mail ballots

South Carolina State Election Commission officials say another court ruling means voters casting an absentee ballot by mail will not need a witness signature on their ballot.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 28, 2020 at 4:39 PM

One killed, one injured in early-morning Colleton County crash

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is responding to a deadly crash that has blocked Wood Road in Colleton County.

Patrick Phillips and Live 5 Web Staff

Published September 28, 2020 at 4:37 PM

For World Rabies Day, health officials warn pet owners to keep animals vaccinated

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is reminding pet owners to make sure their pets stay up to date on vaccinations.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 28, 2020 at 1:24 PM

FIRST ALERT: Flooding closes downtown streets

Charleston Police are beginning to report downtown streets are closed Monday afternoon because of heavy rains.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 28, 2020 at 12:54 PM

Summerville Town Council extends mask ordinance into November

Summerville leaders approved an extension of the town’s current mask ordinance Monday morning.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 28, 2020 at 12:36 PM

Crews identify area of interest in search for missing boaters

Georgetown County Sheriff’s marine patrol units identified an “area of interest” Monday morning as they continued the search for two missing boaters.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 28, 2020 at 12:10 PM

Study: Tri-County one of the most expensive places to live in S.C.

A Trident United Way study found the Tri-County area to be one of the most expensive places to live in the Palmetto State, with housing costs putting many people in a bind.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 28, 2020 at 12:03 PM

Crews battle vehicle fire in North Charleston

Firefighters are battling a fire involving multiple vehicles early Monday morning in the North Charleston area.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 28, 2020 at 6:12 AM

College Park Road reopens after early-morning crash

A crash involving an SUV and an 18-wheeler blocked a portion of College Park Road early Monday morning.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 28, 2020 at 5:24 AM

State prison system reports 2 additional inmate deaths from COVID-19

South Carolina Department of Corrections officials say two more inmates have died of complications from COVID-19, bringing the total number of inmate deaths to 30.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 26, 2020 at 10:17 AM

Deputies: Reckless driving suspect arrested after crash

The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office says four people were injured when a reckless driver tried to evade a traffic stop and crashed into multiple vehicles Friday night.

Patrick Phillips and Abbey O'Brien

Published September 26, 2020 at 6:02 AM

Coroner identifies S.C. police officer killed in head-on crash

An Anderson City police officer was killed Friday morning in a head-on crash in Anderson County, according to the Anderson County Coroner’s Office.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 25, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Severe thunderstorm warning expires for 3 Lowcountry counties

The National Weather Service in Charleston issued a severe thunderstorm warning for portions of Charleston, Dorchester and Colleton Counties.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 25, 2020 at 8:11 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

Judge rules witness signatures required on mail-in ballots

South Carolinians voting absentee by mail must now have their signatures on ballot return envelopes witnessed after the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Thursday issued an order reversing a lower court’s ruling.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 25, 2020 at 7:03 AM

Deputies: Jail escapee captured within minutes of escape

Berkeley County deputies say a female prisoner who escaped from the Hill-Finklea Detention Center Thursday night was recaptured within three minutes.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 25, 2020 at 4:36 AM

One Broad Street Restaurant shuts down amid pandemic

The owners of One Broad Street Restaurant announced on their Instagram account that they are permanently closing.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 24, 2020 at 10:22 PM

Deputies seeking man’s last contacts in death investigation

The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to determine who a man found dead in the Litchfield area Friday may have come into contact with before he died.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 24, 2020 at 8:04 PM

S.C. man with dementia reported missing found safe, police say

Police in Greer say a 78-year-old man reported missing Thursday morning has been found safe.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 24, 2020 at 6:21 PM

Family court judge releases boys charged in attack on Charleston journalist to families

Prosecutors confirmed a family court judge released a 13-year-old and 14-year-old charged in the attack of a freelance journalist to home detention Thursday.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 24, 2020 at 5:52 PM

Deputies searching for Ladson teen missing for nearly a week

The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing 15-year-old boy.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 24, 2020 at 3:53 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

Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash with police SUV during protest march

Police are investigating a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle in downtown Charleston Wednesday night.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 23, 2020 at 11:37 PM

Dorchester District 2 to continue hybrid model for 2 more weeks

Dorchester County School District 2 officials announced Wednesday they will continue their hybrid model for a two-week cycle beginning Oct. 5.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 23, 2020 at 11:33 PM

Deputies searching for vehicle in suspicious death investigation

The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify the driver of a vehicle seen in the area of a suspicious death in Lincolnville.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 23, 2020 at 9:26 PM

Dorchester Co. shelter caring for 4 puppies left at gates

Dorchester Paws says it is caring for four small Terrier-mix puppies abandoned at the shelter’s gates Monday morning.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 23, 2020 at 8:03 PM

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