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

Today at 11:35 AM  The acting financial clerk for Florence School District 4 has been arrested and charged with forging several checks for thousands of dollars.

Yesterday at 3:50 PM  A state audit of South Carolina First Steps says lawmakers need to define "school readiness" and implement pre-school testing to better determine which children most need help and how to boost chances for success.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Fifteen students selected to participate in the Latino Teen Film Festival gathered Sunday afternoon to present their projects to family and friends.

Friday, June 14, 2013  There hasn't been a happy tune playing over the last several weeks in South Congaree.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The University of South Carolina is marking the renovation of Booker T. Washington High School, once the largest public high school for blacks in the state.

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.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  An investigation by Citadel campus police finds no evidence of a crime in the case of a female cadet who complained she was strip searched.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Kershaw County sheriff will testify later in a federal civil trial about the beating and sexual assault of a Camden Military Academy cadet.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  South Carolina's top prosecutor is spending some time this week with students who might be some of the state's next generation of leaders.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  School districts will have follow a new set of guidelines developed by DHEC and the Department of Education intended to curb the effects of concussions on student athletes

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  There are still spots available for a camp for troubled teens that's being run by the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  Simon Jacob was one of many men who attended the Real Men Get Real on Health event, hosted by Palmetto Health Baptist.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Landon Goodwin is in his third year at Visions Basketball Camp in Lugoff-Elgin.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Tropical Storm Andrea is forcing students in Beaufort County to wait until next week for the last day of school.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  The University of South Carolina is hosting a four-day retreat for musicians designed to help them financially and professionally.