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FAA bans certain laptops from flights

Columbia,SC (WOLO) —- The FAA has banned the following Apple MacBook Pro Laptops from checked or carry-on baggage in accordance with FAA regulations. Specifically the 15- inch MacBook Pro after determining that a limited number of older units have a battery that may overheatposing a fire safety risk. The affected units were sold between September 2015 and February 2017.  Apple…

COMET bus rolls out service changes

ABC Columbia image Columbia, SC –The COMET is getting ready to put service enhancements in effect beginning Monday, August 19, 2019. Transportation officials say the move is an effort to improve on-time performance, and will cause many of the current routes for The COMET to be rescheduled. What COMET officoals are calling a “new pulse system” will be put in…

Senator Graham talks ‘Red Flag Bill’ in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Senator Lindsey Graham was in Columbia Thursday with his constituents discussing the proposed ‘Red Flag Bill.’ Graham’s proposal would allow firearms to be taken away from some deemed dangerous. The Republican senator said it’s the best way to help curb mass shootings. Graham/Courtesy: Rich Wandover President Donald Trump has endorsed the idea. Graham made a stop…

Teen accused of using Snapchat to make bomb threat on plane

17 year old Hector Fonseca accused of bomb threat at George Bush International Airport Houston, TX (WOLO) A Houston teen is accused of making bomb threats  before boarding a plane. Officials say 17- year old Hector Fonseca sent two threats through social media application Snapchat while waiting for a flight from Houston to Guatemala. Snapchat contacted the FBI who waited…

Senator Lindsey Graham touts “Red Flag” bill during GOP dinner

Newberry, SC (WOLO) — Senator Lindsey Graham spoke about his “Red Flag” bill Wednesday night in Newberry. The U.S. Senator made his return to the Palmetto state as the featured speaker at the Newberry Republican Party dinner. If passed, the bill would give law enforcement the ability to restrict access to firearms to those who pose a violent threat. The…