Latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Midlands

20 minutes ago  Authorities say a Greenville couple has died after a car was left running at their house earlier this month.

Today at 11:40 AM  A new and larger aluminum fishing pier has been constructed on the Broad River in South Carolina.

Today at 10:46 AM  Sumter Police are investigating the discovery of a grenade found at a Sumter charity store.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The Marine Corps says that two staff noncommissioned officers have been charged in a hazing incident at the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  State Commerce officials will be in Paris next week without Gov. Nikki Haley to tout South Carolina's growing aerospace industry.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A North Charleston businessman has been sentenced to three years in prison for illegally exporting goods to Iran.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The new chairman of South Carolina's Republican Party is meeting with reporters for the first time since landing the job.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston has obtained its own laser to treat injured sea turtles and other creatures. Officials say that should speed the time turtles are treated in the aquarium's sea turtle hospital.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Former Gamecock Marcus Lattimore has recorded two "Play Responsibly" ads for the South Carolina Education Lottery.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The body of a 12-year-old child has been found in the water near a dock at Johns Island in Charleston County.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Federal investigators say in a new report that the pilot of a small plane over central Georgia reported a slight loss of oil pressure, then said his engine had stopped.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The new director of the Richland County Elections & Voter Registration office will start June 24.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Recent rains and warm weather have governments along the South Carolina coast sending up airplanes and helicopters to spray pesticide to kill mosquitoes.

Monday, June 03, 2013  A company that makes parts for airplanes is moving its manufacturing plant to Georgetown County.

Monday, June 03, 2013  South Carolina's top prosecutor is making a stop in the state's Lowcountry.