WYFF 4 News Channel

WYFF 4 News Channel is a local news source covering events in Greenville, South Carolina and its surrounding areas. The articles cover a range of topics including sports, crime, health, and entertainment. The site occasionally uses sensationalist language and presents information without proper context or details. There are instances where statistics are mentioned without any explanation of how they were obtained. While the site does report on some serious issues such as legal disputes and crimes, it also covers lighter topics like concerts and roller skating rinks closing. The site has a primary focus on local news but also includes national and international news.

79%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • The article occasionally uses sensationalist language and presents information without proper context or details.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • In one article, there is a mention of a veteran organization calling on the community for help before it's too late without providing any context or details about what they are asking for.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, it is mentioned that a vehicle led authorities to the body of a missing South Carolina paramedic, but this statement is false as there is no mention of this in the article.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • One article implies that Joan Littlejohn and Glennwood Fowler were killed, but police found no evidence to support this claim.
  • The title of one article suggests that there was foul play involved in a couple's death when none has been presented.

Recent Articles

  • Olympic Games 2024 Kick Off with Thrilling Performances from Haley Batten, Savilia Blunk, and Simone Biles

    Olympic Games 2024 Kick Off with Thrilling Performances from Haley Batten, Savilia Blunk, and Simone Biles

    Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024 Thousands gather at the Olympic Games 2024 for the women's cross-country cycling event and gymnastics finals. Haley Batten and Savilia Blunk compete, while Simone Biles advances despite an injury, inspiring with her unwavering dedication.
  • Global Tech Outages Disrupt Airlines, Businesses, and Critical Infrastructure: CrowdStrike Software Update Affects Windows Machines

    Global Tech Outages Disrupt Airlines, Businesses, and Critical Infrastructure: CrowdStrike Software Update Affects Windows Machines

    Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 A software update from CrowdStrike caused global tech outages, disrupting flights for major airlines like Delta, United, and American Airlines, as well as impacting banks, businesses, and critical infrastructure. Over 600 flights were canceled due to the communication issue.
  • Supreme Court Allows Cities to Enforce Homelessness Bans: A Landmark Decision Sparks Controversy

    Supreme Court Allows Cities to Enforce Homelessness Bans: A Landmark Decision Sparks Controversy

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 28, 2024, that cities can enforce bans on unsheltered homelessness in public spaces, a decision supported by six conservative justices. The ruling has sparked mixed reactions across the United States and is expected to impact outdoor camping policies across the Western U.S.
  • Former MLB Draftee Freed from Turks and Caicos Jail after Ammunition Charge Sentencing

    Former MLB Draftee Freed from Turks and Caicos Jail after Ammunition Charge Sentencing

    Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 American baseball veteran Bryan Hagerich, who faced 12 years in jail for bringing ammunition to Turks and Caicos, was released after a court ruling following his guilty plea.
  • Former School Resource Officer Elias Huizar: Suspect in Double Homicide and Abduction of 1-Year-Old Roman Huizar Identified, Police Chase Ensues

    Former School Resource Officer Elias Huizar: Suspect in Double Homicide and Abduction of 1-Year-Old Roman Huizar Identified, Police Chase Ensues

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 Former school resource officer Elias Huizar, wanted for two homicides and the abduction of 1-year-old Roman Huizar, was located in Oregon with a self-inflicted gunshot wound on April 23 during a police chase. The investigation began with a shooting at William Wiley Elementary School in West Richland, Washington, where one woman was killed. Huizar's ex-wife Amber Rodriguez was reportedly shot eight times near the school bus parking lot and had recently obtained a protection order against him. The West Richland Police Department and Washington State Patrol are leading the investigation.
  • South Carolina vs Oregon State: A Rematch of Last Year's National Championship Game in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Elite Eight Matchup

    South Carolina vs Oregon State: A Rematch of Last Year's National Championship Game in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Elite Eight Matchup

    Broke On: Sunday, 31 March 2024 The NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament is down to eight teams remaining, with South Carolina facing off against Oregon State in a rematch of last year's National Championship game. The Gamecocks have made it to the national semifinals undefeated for two consecutive seasons and have an entirely new starting lineup this time around.
  • New Mexico State Police Officer Killed During Traffic Stop Involving Missing Paramedic from South Carolina

    New Mexico State Police Officer Killed During Traffic Stop Involving Missing Paramedic from South Carolina

    Broke On: Saturday, 16 March 2024 On March 15, a New Mexico State Police officer was killed during a traffic stop involving someone with South Carolina plates connected to the disappearance of a paramedic. The car of the missing SC paramedic was found on the scene and Phonesia Machado-Gore has been identified as the person found dead in South Carolina. Jaremy Smith from Marion, South Carolina is considered a person of interest in connection to her death.
  • Elderly Couple Dies in Spartanburg Home Due to Overheated Heater

    Elderly Couple Dies in Spartanburg Home Due to Overheated Heater

    Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024 An elderly couple in Spartanburg died of overheating after their heater malfunctioned and reached a temperature higher than 1000 degrees Fahrenheit. Their bodies were found cold when the family who stayed with them returned home.

  • Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top Announce Joint Tour with Stops in Greenville, Savannah, and Mississippi

    Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top have announced a joint tour The tour includes performances in Greenville, South Carolina, Savannah, Georgia, and at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum

  • Preliminary Reports Suggest Potential Link Between COVID-19 Vaccination and Increased Stroke Risk in Older Adults

    Broke On: Thursday, 10 February 2022 Preliminary reports suggest a potential link between COVID-19 vaccinations and an increased risk of stroke in older adults. Getting the flu shot in conjunction with the COVID-19 vaccine may further increase the risk of stroke in seniors, according to some reports. Doctors are reporting an increase in stroke cases among younger individuals, but it is unclear whether this is related to COVID-19 vaccinations. The Pfizer vaccine has been specifically mentioned in some reports regarding the potential increased risk of stroke.