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

Yesterday at 12:50 PM  The storm's death toll was corrected and lowered to 24, including 7 children.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Emergency crews say a suspicious package found in downtown Columbia was not a threat.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Columbia Fire Department officials say a natural gas line has ruptured in downtown Columbia.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Some South Carolina residents are upset about sewage from Charlotte.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Emergency crews responding to a possible water rescue call found a person swimming the Congaree River in the rain Tuesday.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Crews are working to restore electric service across South Carolina after a powerful winter storm moved across the state.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  One of the oldest Lutheran churches in South Carolina is a total loss after a fire Thursday morning.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  SCE&G work crews are helping to keep homes heated this holiday season.

Monday, October 29, 2012  South Carolina electric crews assisting with states directly impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

Friday, August 10, 2012  The City of Columbia announced Friday afternoon that all outbound lanes of South Assembly Street are open.

Monday, July 30, 2012 

Friday, July 27, 2012  The body of a Forest Acres man who was reported as missing Wednesday was found Thursday.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  A man has been reported as missing and endangered by the Forest Acres Police Department.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Mariah Carey will be joining the cast of "American Idol."

Thursday, May 17, 2012  According to the Columbia-Richland Fire Department lightning sparked a house fire in Blythewood Thursday afternoon as storms moved through the Midlands.