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

Monday, February 25, 2013  According to a 2011 study by the Pew Research Center, the United State military is no longer just a man's world.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  The hippest thing you can do this Thanksgiving is to include locally grown, whole produce on your menu.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  A South Carolina school bus driver has been fired after a drunken driving charge.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  As days get shorter and nights become chillier, the annual fall foliage show is getting under way in the Southern Appalachians.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  A Columbia city park ranger has been arrested and charged with stealing guns from a private home.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  A boil water advisory has been repealed for City of Columbia residents in the Briarcliffe subdivision near Blaircliffe East, Viewmont Road and Ringwood Lane.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  Zimmerman's ex-attorneys say former client in Trayvon Martin case is stressed and isolated

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  City of Columbia boil water advisory repealed

Thursday, March 22, 2012  Living together before marriage no longer seen as bad omen; about 60 pct of couples try it

Monday, March 19, 2012  It appears longer lines are back at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  Lagging economy has baby boomers working longer and postponing retirement.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  The atmospheric setup provided by the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee and a surface front may generate severe storms capable of producing tornadoes for the Midlands Tuesday.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  Such a change could cost cash-strapped state governments and local school districts billions of dollars, strip teachers of a time-honored perk of their profession, and irk officials in states that already bridle at federal intrusion into their traditional control over education.

Monday, September 27, 2010  Barely into the new school year, President Barack Obama issued a tough-love message to students and teachers on Monday: Their year in the classroom should be longer, and poorly performing teachers should get out.

Monday, December 28, 2009  Passengers will likely face longer lines at checkpoints and less freedom to move around the airplane during flight.