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

Friday, October 19, 2012  The University of South Carolina is hosting its third annual Chinese Film Festival with a focus on China's female filmmakers.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Starting Monday, Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (CMRTA) riders will be able to purchase an All-Day pass.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  Columbia International University getting a special treat from the CEO of Krispy Kreme.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011  Sue Thomas' life story is the inspiration for the TV show "Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye" on the Gospel Music Channel.  She's deaf and a former lip reader for the FBI.

Monday, November 22, 2010  The University of South Carolina is hosting a conference to talk about business relationships between the United States and China.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010  Officials have arrested a volunteer firefighter in Lexington County for starting fires of his own.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010  For the first time in the school's history, Columbia International University is launching an athletic program.

Friday, October 31, 2008  People in northeastern Mexico are seeing a record number of UFOs, a website for the paranormal reported on Thursday.

Thursday, October 23, 2008  Columbia police arrested a man wanted in connection with a shooting at the Riverside Apartment complex on Oct. 6.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008  Police in Ciudad Juarez received an ice chest packed with four human heads.

Friday, October 10, 2008  Columbia police have identified a suspect in the murder of James Butler that took place early Tuesday at an apartment complex on Lucius Road.