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Columbia City Council votes to repeal ban on conversion therapy

Conversion therapy is a form of therapy aimed at trying to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The Columbia City Council has voted four to three in favor of repealing the ban on conversion therapy. Conversion therapy is a form of therapy aimed at trying to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Supporters of the ban say it has been proven ineffective and can cause more harm than good. Also at issue in…

Horry Co. teen intended to join terrorist group, cause harm: SLED

Horry Co., S.C. (WPDE)–A teenage boy was charged with acts of terrorism by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). According to the release, Daniel Fox Fischer, 17, was charged with threatening or conspiring to threaten real or personal property using a destructive device and possessing or using a weapon of mass destruction for an act of terrorism. The warrants…