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

Friday, May 17, 2013  Veterans of the World War II-era aircraft carrier USS Franklin are scheduled to hold their final reunion in South Carolina.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Six people have been arrested and two young children are in protective custody after a meth lab bust, according to the Newberry County Sheriff's Office.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A 54-year-old Greenville man has been arrested and charged in a hit and run that killed a man and his stepson earlier this week.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Investigators are looking for a driver who struck and killed a man and his stepson as they rode a dirt bike in Greenville, then drove away.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Three men have been arrested  in connection with a series of copper thefts in Richland County and more arrests could be coming.

Monday, April 08, 2013  It's getting warmer, which means fun days in the sun are ahead.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  A man who crashed his car into a small tree Wednesday died after the vehicle caught fire, according to the Richland County coroner.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  A state trooper from Florence is the South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year for saving a life when he thought he was just going to be writing a ticket for running a red light.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Investigators with the Richland County Sheriff's Department say copper thieves have vandalized nine local churches.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  A judge has told prosecutors and defense attorneys in Anderson they need the court's permission before talking to reporters about evidence in the case of a former Secret Service charged with trying to kidnap a former judge.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A state legislator insists a clause in the House budget plan forces South Carolina's unemployment agency to resume in-person help with unemployment benefits in 17 rural offices. But the governor's office is adamant it does no such thing.

Friday, March 08, 2013  As we wrap up Severe Weather Awareness Week, we want to make sure you are all set up to stay connected. In sudden severe weather, such as a tornado or flash flood, your best defence is being informed and having a plan in place for your family.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Columbia Fire officials have ruled an early morning apartment fire that occurred Wednesay accidental.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  A Richland County deputy, whose life was saved by a bulletproof vest, spoke about the experience for the first time Tuesday afternoon.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  This weekend we get to let loose a little and send some support to victims families at the same time.