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

Monday, July 23, 2012  The Global Plastic Grinders is now closed after new changes to the West Columbia Fire Department's building codes.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Towering Colorado wildfire devours homes, forces partial closure of Air Force Academy

Monday, April 23, 2012  An Army father based at South Carolina's Fort Jackson is one of three finalists for the 2012 Military Fatherhood Award.

Friday, October 15, 2010  Update: Brooklyn Bridge reopened after false alarm

Thursday, June 24, 2010  Oil from the massive Gulf spill neared fertile barrier islands in Mississippi on Thursday as crude forced Florida officials to close a popular section of beach near the Alabama border.

Monday, April 12, 2010  The Dow Jones industrial average has closed above 11,000 for the first time in a year and a half on investors' rising hopes about the economy.

Friday, February 19, 2010  FBI formally closes anthrax case, finding government researcher acted alone

Tuesday, April 28, 2009  South Carolina health officials say they have identified two probable cases of swine flu in Newberry.

Tuesday, December 09, 2008  An outbreak of canine distemper at the Horry County Humane Society shelter has led officials to euthanize at least 20 dogs, and authorities say more dogs may have to be killed.

Wednesday, December 03, 2008  A sock plant in Whitmire is closing, leaving 570 workers without a job.

Tuesday, December 02, 2008  An Anderson County plant that makes carpet fibers is closing at the end of January, leaving 170 workers without a job.