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SC man pleads guilty in plot to attack White House, Trump Tower

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Federal authorities say a South Carolina man has pleaded guilty to a terror charge for plotting to bomb or shoot up sites including the White House and Trump Tower in New York City in attacks inspired by the Islamic State group. Kristopher Sean Matthews pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge to provide material support to IS…

Despite fewer travelers this year, CAE still working to keep passengers safe from terminal to destination

The airport is expecting 800 fewer travelers than what they're used to seeing each year

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Like they’ve done year after year, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is gearing up for a busy week as travelers get ready to head home for Thanksgiving. However, this year they’re expecting fewer passengers coming through the terminal. For the last five years, CAE has seen an average of 1,800 passengers come through their doors the week…