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

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Detectives with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say the report of a suspicious person approaching a young girl outside of her home near South Congaree was a made up story.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Lexington County deputies are investigating a suspicious person report.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Richland County deputies are looking for a man they say tried to abduct a student Wednesday afternoon.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Deputies have released a sketch of a suspicious person that was at a bus stop

Thursday, October 04, 2012  The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating an accident in Anderson in which two children were hit by a truck at a bus stop.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  The Columbia Police Department is working to identify a man accused of exposing himself to young children in a residential area last month.

Monday, August 13, 2012  With a new school year just around the corner, parents are encouraged to talk with children about the importance of school related safety.

Friday, September 09, 2011  Parents of kids having to wait at a school bus stop in the parking lot of a strip club are relieved Thursday, after learning the Horry County School District has decided to relocate the stop.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  As school busses fire up across the Midlands, many drivers are unclear about when they need to stop.  SCHP Cpl. Elder provides information about changes in the law and saftey information for youngsters.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009  A 9-year-old South Carolina girl is recuperating after being attacked by a rabid coyote while waiting at a school bus stop.