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

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Pools, playgrounds, sporting events, and a lot of outdoor activity will be on the to-do list for some as the summer begins. However, staying hydrated and beating the heat will also be at the top of the list as summer temperatures rise.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Police have made another arrest in connection with a September shooting at a Two Notch Road McDonald's restaurant.

Monday, September 17, 2012  Violent protests against anti-Islam film break out in Pakistan and beyond, 1 killed

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  The sharks, stingrays and fish at Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach have welcomed their 15 millionth visitor.

Monday, July 23, 2012  South Carolina scientists have discovered 79 new species of sharks by comparing DNA with existing species.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  GOP casts repeal of Obama's health care law as a chance to stop a tax

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  South Carolina residents can get a glimpse of Madagascar this without leaving the state.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  New evidence suggests Trayvon Martin punched George Zimmerman and began banging the man's head on the ground.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Spring has officially sprung, which means allergy season is sweeping across the Midlands and keeping local allergy specialists busy.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  Long before starring in the NFL Freddie Solomon captivated the Midlands with a short; but memorable prep career at Sumter High School.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Police say former major league outfielder Danny Clyburn Jr. has been shot and killed in his South Carolina hometown.

Friday, November 25, 2011  US holiday shopping season brings shoppers out early for deals, but will they stay?

Friday, November 25, 2011  Police: Woman uses pepper spray on other Black Friday shoppers, 20 injured

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  A 22-year-old Sumter woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to homicide by child abuse in the death of her 3-month old son.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Seven year old Malik Duncan's mother will have him put his sunglasses on after he gets out of the water; they're his favorite pair.