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

Yesterday at 8:59 PM  Hard work and paying attention to detail is nothing new to Sumter High School graduate, Molly Doggans.

Yesterday at 11:15 AM  A 61-year-old Lee County man is getting two years' probation after pleading guilty to four counts of the ill-treatment of 1,000 animals.

Yesterday at 9:00 AM  FBI digs a 3rd day in search for remains of ex-Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa in suburban Detroit

Monday, June 17, 2013  Vote for the Cat: Kitten vies for mayor of Mexican city, promising to sleep most of the day

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Three suspected burglars are in jail after a woman shot at them when they broke into her house.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The first ever Dressed to the CaNines event was a "howling" good time for a good cause Wednesday at Tapp's Arts Center.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Sheriff Jim Matthews says a homeowner in Elgin scared away three burglars by firing a pistol in their direction.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Chaos is in it's fourth day as violence flares out of control between a group of demonstrators and police in Instabul, Turkey.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Lexington County deputies say a man is accused of killing his family's black lab puppy that was found with its mouth taped shut in an outdoor closet without food or water.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Parents are charged with child endangerment, said the girl wanted to ride with the dog

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  In an ongoing effort to balance our finances with the pursuit of happiness, it's time to get creative to secure your summer fun as well as your bottom line.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  As the weather temperatures continue to rise, so does the concern about kids being left in hot cars.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Authorities say no charges will be filed in the death of an 80-year-old South Carolina double-amputee mauled to death by dogs earlier this month.

Friday, May 17, 2013  What is it about mail carriers that gets dogs so riled up? The number of postal workers bitten by dogs so far this year in the state is inching very close to the total number of attacks last year.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  An 80-year-old South Carolina amputee in a wheelchair has died of injuries he received after he was attacked by four dogs.