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

Deputies searching for man who attempted to kidnap 7-year-old girl

Charleston County deputies say they are looking for a man who walked into a North Charleston home and attempted to kidnap a 7-year-old girl.

Patrick Phillips

Published January 12, 2020 at 1:27 PM

Bella, dog missing from stolen truck, found dead after 2-week search

Volunteers who searched for a yellow Lab mix missing for two weeks from a truck stolen in North Charleston shared hugs with her owner near the area where she was found dead early Sunday morning.

Patrick Phillips

Published January 5, 2020 at 9:10 PM

S.C. escaped inmate captured after 40 years on the run

The South Carolina Department of Corrections says a man who escaped from an Anderson County work crew in 1979 was captured on New Year’s Day.

Patrick Phillips

Published January 2, 2020 at 1:18 PM

Cunningham to support Articles of Impeachment against President Trump

Rep. Joe Cunningham released a statement Monday stating he plans to vote in favor of impeaching President Donald Trump.

Patrick Phillips

Published December 16, 2019 at 5:19 PM

Colleton Co. student released from hospital after fight at middle school

A Colleton County Middle School student has been released from the hospital following a fight at school, district officials said.

Patrick Phillips

Published December 16, 2019 at 5:02 PM

2 teens charged in Colleton County school bus fight

Two Colleton County students face charges in connection with a fight on a school bus that was caught on camera.

Patrick Phillips

Published November 26, 2019 at 5:02 PM

Missing Summerville teen found safe, police say

Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 15-year-old girl who disappeared Wednesday.

Patrick Phillips

Published November 21, 2019 at 4:14 PM

Mark Sanford knew he wouldn’t become president. But he said his run was about something bigger.

Earlier this week, former Congressman and South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford pulled the plug on the longshot presidential campaign he announced in September.

Patrick Phillips

Published November 17, 2019 at 3:49 PM

Heads up! You can see the full Hunter’s Moon starting this Sunday

If you love astronomy, you’ll want to make sure to enjoy this weekend’s full Hunter’s Moon, which will be visible starting on Sunday.

Patrick Phillips

Published October 13, 2019 at 9:48 AM

Record number of SC Education Lotto’s Pick 4 players win using all-2s

A record number of players won the South Carolina Education Lottery’s Pick 4 game Saturday by using the same number in all four slots.

Patrick Phillips

Published October 1, 2019 at 5:16 PM

Trump approves disaster declaration from Hurricane Dorian for South Carolina

President Donald Trump approved a disaster declaration for South Carolina and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Dorian.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 30, 2019 at 3:26 PM

Massive investigation underway into shooting death of postal employee

Multiple law enforcement agencies have called a news conference for Friday morning on the homicide of a U.S. Postal Service employee in Andrews.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 27, 2019 at 10:33 AM

Three people on the campus of the College of Charleston have tested positive for the mumps virus, the school confirmed Monday.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 23, 2019 at 1:10 PM

2 wounded in early-morning shooting at South Carolina State University

Officials with South Carolina State University confirmed two people were wounded early Friday morning in a shooting on campus.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 20, 2019 at 12:13 PM

Walmart will trade old car seats for gift cards

Walmart is spending the second half of National Baby Safety Month with a promotion to collect old car seats.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 16, 2019 at 3:00 PM

Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders visits CofC

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is scheduled to make a campaign stop Sunday night at the College of Charleston.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 15, 2019 at 7:49 PM

Graham responds to Trump’s ousting of National Security Adviser Bolton

Sen. Lindsey Graham posted his reaction Tuesday to news that President Donald Trump had forced out National Security Advisor John Bolton.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 10, 2019 at 2:10 PM

Gov. McMaster lifts evacuation order for 3 South Carolina counties

Gov. Henry McMaster will lift mandatory evacuation orders for three South Carolina counties as of 3 p.m. Thursday, but local authorities will decide when residents will be allowed back in.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 5, 2019 at 3:50 PM

SC deputies capture young gator...and name it Dorian

Berkeley County Animal Control officers responded Wednesday in the hours before Hurricane Dorian approached the South Carolina coastline to an unwelcome subject.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 5, 2019 at 3:41 AM

McMaster on Dorian: ‘This is a serious storm, heed the warnings’

If you are in the evacuation zones of eight coastal South Carolina counties, the time to leave is now, Gov. Henry McMaster said at a news briefing Tuesday afternoon.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 3, 2019 at 2:28 PM

Charleston International Airport to close Wednesday because of Dorian

All flights at the Charleston International Airport will be suspended as of 3 p.m. Wednesday, airport officials say.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 3, 2019 at 1:27 PM

McMaster: Evacuation from coast ahead of Dorian going smoothly

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is set to update the Palmetto State’s preps for Hurricane Dorian.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 2, 2019 at 4:42 PM

Beaufort County leaders urge preps for Dorian, but no evacuation plans yet

Leaders from across Beaufort County held a news conference Sunday urging people to do everything they can now to prepare for impacts from Hurricane Dorian.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 1, 2019 at 11:54 AM

SC Emergency Operations Center now at OPCON 1 as Dorian strengthens to Category 5

South Carolina emergency response teams fully activated Sunday morning to prepare for any effects from Hurricane Dorian this week.

Patrick Phillips

Published September 1, 2019 at 10:40 AM

Deputies: Robbery suspect dies after high-speed chase, crash on I-95 in Colleton Co.

A suspect who crashed on I-95 in Colleton County following a high-speed chase with deputies has died from his injuries.

Patrick Phillips

Published August 14, 2019 at 4:35 PM

GRAPHIC: 11-year-old boy has close call in fishing accident

A Summerville boy has quite the fishing story to tell after accidentally hooking himself in the face.

Patrick Phillips

Published August 2, 2019 at 3:53 PM

Woman unknowingly gifts mother winning scratch-off lottery ticket

A gift from her daughter just made a Goose Creek woman $125,000 richer.

Patrick Phillips

Published July 11, 2019 at 11:02 AM

Teacher claims Facebook posts on abortion led to her firing from Catholic school

A former Bishop England High School teacher filed a lawsuit against the school, its principal and others because she says she was wrongfully fired over a social media post.