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

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Top Boston cop to tell Congress he's OK with more cameras, not 'police state,' after bombings

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The Food and Drug Administration is closely watching the marketing of caffeinated gums and snacks and wants to know more about their safety.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  South Carolina's top jurist says a dispute between Treasurer Curtis Loftis and the board that oversees pension funds for the state's public workers amounts to "political theater."

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Some state lawmakers are presenting measures that would change who oversees high school sports.

Friday, March 22, 2013  People with a skill at their grill have a chance to show off.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The House has approved an amended measure allowing the High School League to continue overseeing middle and high school sports in South Carolina.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Legislators say this weekend could decide the fate of the South Carolina High School League.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Longtime Richland One School Board Commissioner Barbara Scott has died.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Not everyone is pleased with state Transportation Department plans to cut all the trees in the median on heavily traveled Interstate 26 between I-95 and Summerville.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Teams are invited to sign up for the South Carolina Department of Agriculture's Smokin' at the Market Commissioners Cup BBQ Cook Off.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Superdome officials were worried about possible power outage before Super Bowl blackout, documents reveal.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  The S.C. Department of Agriculture is asking legislators for $14.4 million to own a bigger share of the State Farmers Market.

Monday, January 07, 2013  John Ingram, former North Carolina insurance commissioner who made runs for governor and the U.S. Senate, has died. He was 83.

Monday, December 03, 2012  The former chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has a new job overseeing the drafting of proposals that legislators request.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  People from across South Carolina have gathered to discuss how to improve access to supermarkets and grocery stores.