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

Today at 4:28 PM  The National Weather Service says that the tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., topped the scale as an EF5.

Yesterday at 10:10 AM  A South Carolina family is determined to never give up on finding their loved one, keeping in mind that three women held hostage for a decade were rescued in Cleveland.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  A sendoff party was held for Miss South Carolina USA 2013 Megan Pinckney.

Friday, May 03, 2013  For a few hours, South Carolina will be at the center of American politics.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  South Carolina is drought free for the first time since 2010, according to the South Carolina Drought Response Committee.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Columbia police are looking for a 17-year-old wanted in the shooting of a man whose death is first reported slaying in the city this year.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  South Carolina State Senator Vincent Sheheen has announced he is once again seeking the state’s top office.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Official: Obama's budget proposes cuts to Social Security in attempt to compromise with GOP

Thursday, April 04, 2013  US is halfway toward Obama's 5-year goal of doubling exports but likely to fall a bit short

Friday, March 29, 2013  The South Carolina State Museum is getting a facelift, the popular educational attraction is spending more than 20 million dollars to bring cutting edge technology and science to South Carolina.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  A Columbia soldier is competing in the Army Reserve Medical Command’s prestigious Best Warrior Competition in Florida.

Monday, March 11, 2013  March is Red Cross Month. Gov. Haley met with Members of the Red Cross Monday to recognize the organization's contributions to the community.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Justin Gillette has won the the 2013 Columbia Marathon. The Indiana man posted the best overall time in the field and also won the men's division.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  A West Columbia man is charged with murder after police say he killed his girlfriend.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  The city celebrated 50 years of Edwards vs. South Carolina.