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

Today at 10:55 AM  Gov. Nikki Haley is calling on legislators to get a bill strengthening the state's weak ethics laws to her desk.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Blood donations are needed at the American Red Cross.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A bill meant to fix a South Carolina law that kicked hundreds of primary candidates off the 2012 ballot is heading to the Senate.

Friday, December 14, 2012  In the wake of U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint announcing his resignation earlier this month, Lexington County lawmaker Rick Quinn proposed a bill for special elections should a state senator steps down.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  The fountains at Five Points are blue for a good cause.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  It is National Child Passenger Safety Week for the month of September and parents and caregivers are attending safety seat check events in the Midlands.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  The South Carolina Senate has approved a resolution to keep government running until a new budget is finished.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  More than a summer break, poll finds Americans want a break on their energy bills

Thursday, June 23, 2011  AP poll: Economic worries create problems for Obama; public remains conflicted

Wednesday, December 30, 2009  Roberto Belen is helping determine the politics of North Carolina and South Carolina -- and how much money the states receive from the federal government -- while working from a radio booth in Charlotte.