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

Yesterday at 3:55 PM  South Carolina's own Candice Glover was crowned the new "American Idol" on Thursday after defeating country singer Kree Harrison.

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

Monday, May 13, 2013  Tuesday is election day for those who live in Forest Acres.

Friday, March 29, 2013  The SC Forestry Dept. issued a prescribed burn Friday, engulfing 30 acres of Harbison State Forest in flames.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The Town of Hilton Head Island is buying more than 100 acres on the resort island -- the largest single parcel the town has acquired since it was incorporated 30 years ago.

Friday, January 25, 2013  The state Department of Transportation estimates needing an additional $1.5 billion yearly over 20 years to bring roads to "good" condition.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The Forest Acres Police Department is investigating a case of theft and credit card fraud.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  A.C. Flora High School is on lockdown after police say a nearby store was robbed Tuesday morning.

Monday, November 05, 2012  A suspect in several robberies in the Midlands has been caught.

Monday, October 22, 2012  U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson says he will keep trying to get the Beaufort National Cemetery expanded, even though he will no longer represent the area next year.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Police say the person accused of stealing a donation jar used to raise funds for burn victims was stolen from a local convenience store last week has been identified.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  On Monday, October 15th, a man about between 20 and 30 years old, standing about 5feet, 7 inches tall walked in to the First Palmetto State Bank at 3932 Forest Drive. The man was wearing a gray sports coat blue dress slacks, and a blue bandana over his face. He used a small caliber pistol to force bank employees to give him money. He then fled with an undisclosed amount of money.

Monday, October 15, 2012  A.C. Flora High School was on lockdown after a bank robbery near the school

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Police say a donation jar used to raise funds for burn victims was stolen from a local convenience store last week.

Friday, September 28, 2012  A missing Forest Acres woman has been located in Iredell County, NC.