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

85-year-old missing SC woman found safe in NC

The Dillon County Sheriff’s Office is now taking the lead in the investigation of an 85-year-old woman with dementia who has been missing since Friday afternoon.

Patrick Phillips

Published June 11, 2019 at 5:00 PM

Motorcyclist killed by lightning strike on I-95 in Florida

A bolt of lightning struck a motorcyclist driving southbound on I-95 in Ormond Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Patrick Phillips

Published June 9, 2019 at 10:25 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

SLED searching for 85-year-old SC woman missing since Friday

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division issued an alert for missing 85-year-old woman Saturday afternoon.

Patrick Phillips

Published June 8, 2019 at 11:39 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

Man makes big donation to help replace vandalized veterans transport van

A Lowcountry man made a five-digit donation to help a group replace a vandalized van used to transport veterans for medical treatment.

Patrick Phillips

Published May 29, 2019 at 5:04 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

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

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

BODYCAM VIDEO: Quick-thinking deputy rescues man threatening to jump from overpass

A Berkeley County deputy’s quick action last month is being credited for saving the life of a man who threatened to jump off of an I-26 overpass.

Patrick Phillips

Published April 5, 2019 at 3:54 PM

SC senator: Elementary school fight blamed for 5th grader’s death was just small scuffle

A South Carolina state senator who represents the area where a fifth grader died after an elementary school fight last week says it was only a small scuffle.

Patrick Phillips

Published April 2, 2019 at 10:07 PM

Attorney: School was ‘on-notice’ of previous altercations in classroom before 10-year-old’s death

On the same day pathologists at MUSC performed an autopsy on a 10-year-old girl who died after a fight at her school, the child’s father announced plans to speak to the media.

Patrick Phillips and Nick Krueger

Published April 1, 2019 at 8:12 PM

Firefighters rescue puppy from beneath pile of rocks

North Charleston firefighters are used to rescuing two-legged victims from emergency scenes, but on Saturday, they came to a rescue of a four-legged victim in need.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 31, 2019 at 9:38 AM

Missing Georgia man told family he was going to South Carolina, deputies say

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia says a 61-year-old man missing on March 9 was headed to South Carolina when he disappeared.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 30, 2019 at 3:51 PM

Too early to determine whether criminal charges will be filed in 5th grader’s death, solicitor says

As a community waits for word about the cause of death for a 10-year-old girl who died two days after a fight in her Colleton County school, attorneys for her family say the child’s loved ones are demanding transparency.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 29, 2019 at 7:58 PM

Community devastated after 10-year-old dies following classroom fight

Flowers, balloons, and stuffed animals were left in front of a Colleton County elementary school where investigators say a fight in a classroom led to the death of a 10-year-old girl two days later.

Patrick Phillips and Ray Rivera

Published March 27, 2019 at 8:17 PM

Elementary school student airlifted to hospital after fight in classroom

A fifth-grade Walterboro student was being treated in Charleston for injuries she received during a fight at her school.

Patrick Phillips

Published March 26, 2019 at 12:47 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 6:21 PM

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

Patrick Phillips

Published March 6, 2019 at 2:18 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

Police searching for gunman after deadly shooting outside Citadel Mall

Charleston Police have confirmed a woman has died after being shot outside Citadel Mall Tuesday afternoon and say the gunman remains at large.

Patrick Phillips

Published February 27, 2019 at 12:45 PM

CUTE VIDEO: Child uses doorbell to call dad at work when he needs help with TV

A Michigan child called his dad from the family's doorbell to ask an important question: "How do you turn on the kids channel?"

Patrick Phillips

Published February 21, 2019 at 3:36 PM

CofC geologist confirms shaking as sonic boom

The Charleston office of the National Weather Service says it is investigating several reports of a possible earthquake felt around parts of the Charleston metro area Monday afternoon.

Patrick Phillips

Published February 18, 2019 at 6:15 PM

New SC law would target pit bull overpopulation with registration, possible fine

A bill filed last week in the South Carolina Statehouse would require pit bull owners to register and microchip their dogs if they are not sterilized.