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

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Janet Parker had the chance to visit with one of the American Idol contestants, Candice Glover, and her family in Beaufort, South Carolina last Saturday.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Newberry County Deputies have taken an armed man they were searching for Thursday morning near Little Mountain into custody.

Friday, February 01, 2013  The Epworth Children’s Home has been serving children, providing a safe, stable environment since 1895.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  The sharks, stingrays and fish at Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach have welcomed their 15 millionth visitor.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  At the end of the day Wednesday, the presidency of the Southern Baptist Convention will pass to an African American pastor for the first time.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  People with the sweet tooth have a tough battle to overcome.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  The first female commandant of the Army's elite drill sergeant school has bid a tearful farewell to supporters, students and fellow drill sergeants as she stepped down from her historic position.

Monday, April 30, 2012  Advocate for blind Chinese lawyer says US asylum deal expected ahead of Clinton's China visit

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  UK police say it's possible that missing girl Madeleine McCann is alive

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Investigators say a fired Spanish teacher shot and killed the school's headmistress before killing himself.

Friday, February 17, 2012  Jocelyn Jennings hasn't seen her grandson, Amir, since late November, but that doesn't mean she's giving up hope.  On Thursday she had plenty of support when friends, family and perfect strangers joined her for a prayer vigil.

Friday, December 09, 2011  Dottie Sandusky asserts accusations against her husband are false, despite tesimony from an accuser she was home when he screamed for help as Jerry Sandusky assaulted him.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  "Don't believe in God? You are not alone." That’s the message being spread in the Midlands.

Thursday, October 21, 2010  A group of women who support Anita Hill's accusations of sexual harassment against then-Supreme Court justice nominee Clarence Thomas are meeting again in Columbia.

Thursday, October 14, 2010  Investigators used a police dog to search among tree-trimming equipment and piles of mulch for a missing 10-year-old North Carolina girl on Wednesday