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Teenager shot in triple shooting on Forestview Circle dies; Coroner identifies

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — There’s an update tonight to a story we first brought you last week. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department a second person shot during a shooting has now died. The incident happened in the 100 block of Forest View Drive around 9:15PM August 8th. When they arrived on scene they discovered three men suffering…

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…