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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…

Airman dies at Shaw Air Force Base

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) — Officials at Shaw air force base say an airman died yesterday. At this point, officials are not sharing much information surrounding the death including what may had led to it, but are asking the community to pull together during this difficult time,  and be kind to one another. While the Air Force Base has not had…

State Education Subcommittee meets to discuss bill that would overhaul S.C. education system

On Wednesday, state senators met to discuss potential changes to a bill that would overhaul the state's education system.

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Wednesday, state senators met to discuss potential changes to a bill that would overhaul the state’s education system. A subcommittee met to specifically talk about an amendment to the large bill. State Superintendent of Education, Molly Spearman, talked to senators on the subcommittee about the Department’s involvement in the new bill. One part of…

Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders returns to Columbia

ABC News Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Senator Bernie Sanders plan to make a return trip to the Palmetto state this weekend. The Massachusetts Senator is expected to discuss various topic among his Presidential platform including the economy, race, social and environmental justice for all. Senator Sanders has a list of stops he is planning to make during his return visit…