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

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Starting this fall all students entering seventh grade will have to be up to date on the vaccine that protects against whooping cough.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  A Greenwood woman has been arrested after an autopsy revealed traces of methamphetamine in her infant son's body.

Friday, January 18, 2013  South Carolina's infant mortality rate is steady.

Friday, December 14, 2012  A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing a baby sitter who surprised him as he broke into an Orangeburg home.

Monday, November 19, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is discussing the state's infant mortality rate.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Good Day Columbia finds out about the benefits and myths of breastfeeding and how it is affected by the Affordable Care Act.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Officials at the Medical University of South Carolina say a 17-year-old mother was arrested after she stuffed cotton down her infant daughter's mouth, then called for help.

Friday, February 11, 2011  Summer Infant recalls popular video baby monitors linked to 2 infant strangulations

Thursday, January 21, 2010  An 18-year-old South Carolina man has been charged with homicide by child abuse after authorities say he killed his five-month-old son.