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

Friday, May 03, 2013  Elizabeth Colbert Busch is making a bus tour in the final days of the heated 1st District congressional race.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Under-served middle schoolers spent their Thursday learning the importance of science, technology, engineering and math at the Columbia Urban League's third annual Youth STEM Expo.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Facebook stalking use to be just an obsession, but now entire careers are being built from it. One Midlands college is creating a major dedicated to learning social media and how to use it strategically in the business world.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  More than 26 percent of adults in South Carolina lack a high school diploma, but all hope isn't lost.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Nearly 1,500 kids flooded Dutch Square Mall Thursday afternoon for Richland County 101.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Teens who are interested in a career in law enforcement are getting a chance this week to see what it's like to be on the job.

Friday, June 01, 2012  Thirty-three school districts in South Carolina have high school seniors graduating without missing a single day of school through their entire academic careers, according to the South Carolina Department of Education.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Lt. Colonel Gregory Bauldrick is marching into the job force after a 23 year career in the US Army.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010  The Home Depot preparing to hire over 100 workers in Lexington Country.

Sunday, July 04, 2010  South Carolina education officials are trying to bring the military and educators together so more students can find out the education options that service in the armed forces can offer.

Friday, June 25, 2010  The ConvergeSE Conference is for people who either work for, or own an internet business.

Friday, March 12, 2010  Lt. Gen. Benjamin Freakley meets on Friday afternoon in Charleston with members of the group called the Health Occupations Students of America during its state conference.

Monday, January 26, 2009  Fort Jackson looking to fill hundreds of jobs