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

Thursday, May 30, 2013  The grand re-opening of the USO South Carolina airport center was held Thursday afternoon.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The great-grandson of an 86-year-old Anderson County man found shot to death in his home has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for his role in the slaying.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Volunteers are gathering this week to make a Columbia home more energy efficient.

Friday, April 19, 2013  A second defendant has pleaded guilty in the killing of an 86-year-old Anderson County man during a robbery two years ago.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  It's time for some spring cleaning in the Town of Irmo.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Two people have pleaded guilty in the New Year's Day 2012 shooting death of a Florence man.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Students at the University of South Carolina are working to raise money for the fight against premature births.

Monday, April 08, 2013  United Way of the Midlands, along with the Cooperative Ministry, is offering free tax preparation services.

Friday, April 05, 2013  If you ever go to the Flying Saucer in the Vista then it's inevitable you've noticed the decor.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013 

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The Pickens County School Board has given final approval to changing its policy on prayer at its meetings.

Friday, March 22, 2013  If you drove through Columbia this week, you probably saw firefighters at intersections collecting money in their boots.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Children from across the state go easter egg hunting at the Governor's Mansion.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  A nonprofit group based in Charleston is organizing volunteers to clean debris from Long Island beaches hammered by Superstorm Sandy.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A volunteer firefighter in Ridgeville has died in a wreck while responding to a fire call.