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

Monday, November 05, 2012  Every election is the important, but for one South Carolina voter, voting in this year’s election is a must.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011  First-term Columbia Councilwoman Belinda Gergel announced Wednesday she plans to leave office when her term expires in June. Her departure means two of six seats on the council are open next year. What, if any, change in direction would you like to see from the new council members?

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  A big scavenger hunt is on tap in Columbia Tuesday.  One Book, One Columbia is hosting the hunt for 12 lucky treasure hunters.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010  The Palmetto Center for Women TWIN Award is presented to women with outstanding achievements in business and the community.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010  Columbia city council shot down a proposal Wednesday that would have contracted Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott to manage the Columbia police department.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010  CMRTA officials unveiled new route changes Monday they say will make the bus system faster and more user friendly. Richland County voters will decide in November whether to approve a one-cent sales tax increase to fund transit improvements.

Monday, July 26, 2010  A bar ordinance forcing Richland County pubs to shut their doors by 2 a.m. has been on tap for a month.

Thursday, March 18, 2010  South Carolina has one of the worst domestic violence rates in the country, but there is hope for victims

Thursday, February 04, 2010  Multiple city officials declined to discuss surveillance video Thursday that appears to contradict an incident report filed by three Columbia police officers.

Monday, November 30, 2009  Live Oaks are being planted Monday to honor fallen servicemen and women in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Monday, July 20, 2009  Good economic news for the Capital City.  More than 200 jobs are coming to the Midlands--specifically to Columbia

Thursday, May 28, 2009  One of Columbia's most popular hot spots for shopping, dining, and hanging out, as long as you can find a place to park, is Five Points. Parking is a big problem in Five Points, and the City of Columbia has been having an even bigger problem solving it.