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SC House passes transgender sports ban

(FILE) Statehouse Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The bill known by some as the ‘Save Women’s Sports Act’ and by others as an “Anti-transgender bill” passed a second reading late Tuesday evening in the House. The bill would prohibit transgender girls from participating in girls or women’s sports in high schools and public colleges. It requires athletes to compete with the gender…

Possible tornado touches down, causes damage in Allendale

Allendale, S.C. (WOLO)– There were multiple reports and sightings of a possible tornado in Allendale Tuesday afternoon. Corey Tharin posted video of the funnel cloud on Facebook. There are reports of downed trees and power lines as well as damaged homes. No word yet on if any injuries were reported. Officials with South Carolina Emergency Management Division say earlier reports…

Lawmakers, staff, others evacuated to State House basement

Photo:@BobbyCoxSC Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Everyone in the state house was evacuated into the basement this evening while there was a tornado warning in downtown Columbia. Greenville representative Bobby Cox tweeted this photo of his colleagues hunkered down in the basement saying quote, “I’ve never seen this part of the state capitol before, stay safe!” Categories: Local News, News, Richland, State