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

Monday, March 18, 2013  The X Factor has arrived in the Lowcountry. Auditions for season three were held at the North Charleston Coliseum Tuesday.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Last year, readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine voted Charleston the top tourist town in the United States.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  The South Carolina State Museum will have more space to explore.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  South Carolina residents can get a glimpse of Madagascar this without leaving the state.

Monday, May 16, 2011  Columbia's Riverbanks Zoo is holding three nighttime events this summer to give its members a behind-the-scenes look at what the animals do after dark.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  Elvis, Tina Turner and Beatles fans here's your shot at getting up close and personal with your favorite stars and its all taking place at the Columbia Museum of Art.

Friday, January 21, 2011  LP sales are alive and well in the Midlands, even in this age of digital media.

Monday, August 02, 2010  Rock superstar Kid Rock will play at the Army base on September 11 for the Salutes the Troops: Patriot Day 2010.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009  Hollywood star Tyler Perry is coming to Columbia's Colonial Life Arena February 12 and 13, according to an arena spokesperson.

Sunday, March 29, 2009  The South Carolina Reptile and Exotic Animal Show takes place this weekend.

Sunday, March 29, 2009  The Eau Claire/North Columbia Rotary Club is hosting a Community Music Festival Sunday to help a scholarship fund.