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

Friday, April 05, 2013  A state Representative announced Friday he has been cleared of all alcohol related charges from a traffic stop last October.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  A couple of local leaders agree there should be more officers on school campuses, but they disagree on how to make that happen.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Rep. Bakari Sellers said he's committed to shopping for healthy foods in his district, but he added that poverty and obesity is not caused just by unhealthy foods, but rather expenses and access to healthy alternatives.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  A Midlands legislator acknowledges he faces a drunken driving charge from a stop along Interstate 77 last October.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  A state lawmaker is proposing that all members of the South Carolina State University Board of Trustees be replaced.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The latest round in the gun control debates is being fueled by New York Representative Charles Rangel.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  One person is dead after a single vehicle accident.

Monday, January 14, 2013  A state lawmaker is proposing that state health officials offer the HPV vaccine and educational material to seventh graders in South Carolina

Friday, December 07, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley is scheduled to meet one-on-one with residents in her hometown of Bamberg.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Bamberg County administrator Joey Preston is being sued by American Express for more than $255,000.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  The state's NAACP is concerned about another potential voting controversy.

Monday, October 15, 2012  State Representative Bakari Sellers and Senator Brad Hutto are set to travel to Bamberg County Monday to give schools a financial boost.

Monday, July 16, 2012 

Monday, July 16, 2012  A Columbia man is accused of kidnapping an 11-year-old girl and raping her at gunpoint, according to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012