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

Hundreds of people plunge for Special Olympics proceeds
The cold temperatures and rain did not stop hundreds of people to jump into Lake Murray Saturday morning.

Olympics body-slams wresting out of the rings
Wrestling is dropped from 2020 Summer Games in a blow for a sport as old as the Olympics

Law enforcement kick off Special Olympics fundraiser
Officials kicked off the Law Enforcement for Special Olympics 2013 Campaign Tuesday.

Lake Murray Polar Bear Plunge: "It will be cold, but it's for a great cause"
If temperatures stay low in the Midlands, February 16 is going to be a very chilly day for some brave folks going plunging for a good cause.

Snowboarder Kevin Pearce stars in film at Sundance
"The Crash Reel," a documentary about Kevin Pearce's return from his life-altering accident, is set to premiere Friday night at the Sundance Film Festival.

Officials examine dock washed ashore in Washington
Tsunami debris experts are setting out to examine a dock that washed ashore on a remote beach in Washington.

Midlands law officers team up to raise thousands for SC Special Olympics
Law officers from several agencies in the Midlands came together in partnership with Krispy Kreme last week to raise money for Special Olympics South Carolina.