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

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Greenville will be getting a trampoline park attraction this summer.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  The University of South Carolina is seeking an additional $5 million for an expanded summer session that redefines the school year as three full semesters.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Republican State Senator Lee Bright is proposing a bill that would make an elective course on gun safety available for high school students.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Two North Carolina school districts and one in South Carolina are among 16 nationwide to land federal funds in the first time competitive federal Race to the Top grants have gone directly to local school leaders.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal over a South Carolina program that allows high school students to earn elective credit toward graduation through off-campus religious courses.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Richland 101 classes start back up Monday. They give people in Richland County the opportunity to learn how the county collects and spends citizen tax dollars.

Monday, September 24, 2012  South Carolina's graduating seniors posted lower scores on the SAT college entrance exam for the fourth consecutive year.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  A program aiming to bring more money to the Palmetto State is giving local leaders new ideas for tourism.

Friday, April 06, 2012  Masters week is the unofficial start to golf season in the Midlands.  But, a mild winter got things going earlier at a time when the industry needed it.

Monday, November 28, 2011  The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is offering older drivers a chance to freshen up their driving skills.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  A list of fees for the current year ranges from $75 to $200 for various classes. The school charges fees for nearly 2,600 different courses.

Friday, August 26, 2011  Even though Irene is expected to miss South Carolina for the most part, our neighbors to the north don't appear to be so lucky.  And with the hurricane season just beginning to ramp up, the American Red Cross remains on standby to help those who are impacted by the disaster.  Midlands officials are also hosting a training session to prepare volunteers to head out and lend a hand.

Monday, May 30, 2011  Attorney General Alan Wilson and state Rep. Ted Vick completed courses last week at the United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Dix, N.J.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010  South Carolina legislators consider cutting school days and courses to help cut education costs.