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

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Senate's 2013-14 budget could buy $15 million worth of new school buses for South Carolina's aging fleet.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  It will cost less than projected to clean hazardous chemicals and liquids from the aging aircraft carrier USS Yorktown in Charleston Harbor.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  AGING AMERICA: Poll finds people in denial about the need for long-term care as they get older

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  New study shows Sonoco contributes to $1 billion to the state's economy.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  A man who worked as a substitute teacher at Aynor High School has been accused of having sex with a female student.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Officials say a pharmaceutical company is creating about 300 new jobs with an investment in Clarendon County.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A female cafeteria worker at Dutch Fork Middle School is accused of engaging in a sex act with a 13-year-old.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  A small boat with four cases of California wine has left Charleston Harbor and will submerge the wine in the ocean for three months to age it.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Clemson University is again taking its turfgrass management program on the road.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Even a French pianist can't help them: Serenade fails to put London's tortoises 'in the mood'

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  A strong line of storms passed through the Midlands Wednesday.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission and the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission are teaming up to make senior citizens’ holiday season a little brighter and warmer.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  South Carolina's state parks are on target to become self-supporting after a year in which they generated a record $21 million in revenue.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Squirrel population boom frustrates fruit growers and irritates invaded homeowners

Monday, October 15, 2012  Rolling Stones celebrate their 50th anniversary with 4 shows in New Jersey and London.