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

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Authorities say a 46-year-old man on death row for killing a fellow inmate killed himself.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The unofficial results are in after Tuesday's City Council election.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Laurens County sheriff's deputies are investigating the discovery of a man's body on the edge of a creek.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A defense lawyer says a ruling by a Columbia city judge could affect driving under the influence cases across South Carolina.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  The results of the latest Winthrop Poll were released early Wednesday morning.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler says a change in state law means his office investigated an average of one death a day in 2012.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  A trial date has been set for three suspects accused of killing a couple from South Carolina who lived in the Caribbean island of St. Maarten.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Richland County Elections Attorney Steve Hamm and his team have been working to resolve the issues that caused problems for Richland County voters; many stood in line for hours to cast their ballot on November 6.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  A late night accident involving two vehicles has resulted in the death of one driver.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Results of a poll conducted by Public Policy Polling show comedian Stephen Colbert as a favorite among South Carolina voters for Jim DeMint's seat in the U.S. Senate.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Marion County Sheriff Mark Richardson has fired two of his deputies after they tested positive for drugs.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  The State Election Commission is scheduled to hear protests in three South Carolina legislative races.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The woman responsible for running elections in Richland County has apologized for the long lines during this month's election.

Monday, November 19, 2012  The State Election Commission has finally certified all of South Carolina's election results.

Monday, November 19, 2012  The State Election Commission is certifying more results from this year's South Carolina elections. Commissioners are meeting Monday to officially recognize votes from races that happened in Richland County.