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

Yesterday at 9:03 PM  About one in three Americans has high blood pressure, and nearly one-third don’t know it.

Yesterday at 6:29 PM  Katie Reilly is enjoying the near picture perfect day at Lake Murray with her son, but this young mother knows you can never be to safe in man-made waters.

Yesterday at 5:04 PM  Richland County Deputies are looking for the culprits in the mob beating of a young woman.

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.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Summer time is here and that means area pools are beginning to fill up with more than water.

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

Friday, June 14, 2013  A missing Kershaw County teen has been found dead, according to Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The White House announced it had conclusive evidence that Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime used chemical weapons against opposition forces.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A cold front moved through overnight bringing seasonal temps back to 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.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A group of industry leaders from SC hospitality and agriculture associations met Thursday to promote the need for comprohensive immigration reform.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Twenty-one people are displaced after an overnight fire at The Club at Carolina Stadium Apartments.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Taking little Preston to the park is something Nella Taylor does very often throughout the week, but ensuring her grandson's safety as he plays is something she's always mindful of.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Out of necessity or as a way to lose weight, it seems a lot of people are going gluten-free.  But taking out gluten doesn't mean you have to take out taste.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Home- and business-owners are cleaning up the day after a flash flood swept through the area.