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Garners Ferry Road Woman Dies Following Collison

File RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the woman who died on November 27th after the vehicle she was driving left the roadway and hit a tree nearly a week earlier. Gary Watts identified the victim as 32-year-old Erica Wortham, of Garners Ferry Road. The collision occurred on November 19th, shortly after 3:30 a.m. at…

Why Pro Wrestlers Say “Brother” and Other Questions for a WWE Superstar

Why Pro Wrestlers Say "Brother" and Other Questions for a WWE Superstar

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–WWE Superstar Apollo Crews joined Tyler Ryan and Grace Joyal on ABC Columbia News at Noon to talk about living out a childhood dream of becoming a professional wrestler, and his journey to the WWE. WWE Live appears live Tuesday night at the Colonial Live Arena. Categories: Entertainment News, Sports Tags: apollocrews, SCTweets, WWE Live

Is Pro Se Your Best Defense?

Is Pro Se Your Best Defense?

COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- Many people can recite the words that protect citizens from persecution for their actions or even speech, otherwise known as the Miranda Warning.  Miranda, as it is known, based on the case from the 1960’s of United States V Miranda. The jist of Miranda is that people accused of a crime have the right, based on the…

The Nuts and Bolts to Picking a Jury

The Nuts and Bolts to Picking a Jury

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –The Constitution, in Article III, Section 2, and the Sixth Amendment both address a citizen’s right to a trial by jury, and a “speedy and public trial…by an impartial jury.”  It is one of the most important tenants of the judicial process, along with the clear understanding that you are innocent until proven guilty. The question…

Kennerly Rd. Penny Project Complete

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Good news for drivers in Irmo, the new Traffic Circle off Kennerly Road is now open. The construction on the round-about took several months, as part of the Richland County Penny Tax project. The new traffic circle is now open at the intersection of Kennerly, Steeple Ridge and Coogler in Richland County. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…