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

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Summer time is here and that means area pools are beginning to fill up with more than water.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Pools, playgrounds, sporting events, and a lot of outdoor activity will be on the to-do list for some as the summer begins. However, staying hydrated and beating the heat will also be at the top of the list as summer temperatures rise.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Students at the Center for Accelerated Preparation honored a soldier they adopted with a special program and video truck.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Police Chief Randy Scott abruptly left his position Tuesday on an indefinite leave of absence. While he is gone, former Deputy Chief Ruben Santiago is the acting chief of police -- for the second time this year.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  The Quest was a scavenger hunt around the Capital City made up of 35 clues and 15 challenges around historical landmarks.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The person killed in a wreck that closed part of SC-277 Tuesday has been identified.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Law enforcement officers and civilians tried to rescue a person stuck in a burning car Tuesday morning, but were unsuccessful.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A buzz is growing around Columbia about a new business coming to Five Points.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  It's a typical day for Sgt. C.B. Williams and the Columbia Drug Suppression Team.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Members of the oldest black church in the Columbia area gathered Monday to unveil a historical marker on the church property.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Organizations are planning activities for April, hoping to engage thousands in city-improvement projects.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The year 1963 saw major events take place in the Civil Rights Movement, and many of them happened right here in the Midlands. Fifty years later, the City of Columbia is remembering that pivotal period.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Google is exploring flu trends throughout the world and sharing the information visually online.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Federal prosecutors say they will hold two hearings on a public corruption case involving South Carolina State University in Orangeburg.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The Humane Society of the Midlands is offering $25 spay surgeries for the month of January in an effort to prevent the overpopulation of kittens that usually occurs in the spring.