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

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Richland County Representative Todd Rutherford is the new House minority leader.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  South Carolina's newest U.S. House member is getting ready to take his seat, along with the state's new U.S. senator.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The Richland County Election Commission dealt with several protests over the November 6 election Monday.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Richland County candidates protesting the elections from November 6 will have their cases heard Monday December 3.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal over a South Carolina program that allows high school students to earn elective credit toward graduation through off-campus religious courses.

Friday, November 09, 2012  South Carolina's high court has put a stop to a recount of votes in Richland County.

Friday, November 09, 2012  South Carolina Republicans want the state's highest court to stop a recount of votes in Richland County.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  A judge has ordered that votes in a contested South Carolina legislative race be guarded by state police until a hearing can be held on alleged voting irregularities in Richland County.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  After five terms in the South Carolina House, Joan Brady will lose her seat in District 78 to newcomer Beth Bernstein.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  The race for State House of Representatives District 75 is slightly close. Columbia Attorney Joe McCulloch takes the lead over Kirkman Finlay.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Columbia Attorney Joe McCulloch on the campaign trail hoping he can bring change to the statehouse.  McCulloch says taxes, the economy and jobs are top on his to do list.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  As election day approaches, it's campaign crunch time for candidates.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  From the Gamecocks leaving for Omaha, to another fight over the South Carolina primary, here's a look at some of the stories we're working on for tonight.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  A SC House subcommittee approving a proposed bill that would make it illegal for teenagers ages 12 through 17 to knowingly transmit sexually explicit pictures via text messaging.

Thursday, April 14, 2011  A federal judge has upheld a Spartanburg school district's program to give credit for students who take an off-campus religious class.