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

Sunday, February 17, 2013  The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help regarding an overnight shooting that has one man fighting for his life.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  The Chick-Fil-A on Decker Boulevard in Columbia hosted a Mother-Son Date Night.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Ben Lippen high schoolers are spending their days this week helping give back to the community.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Firefighters have controlled a house fire near Decker Blvd in Columbia.

Monday, November 19, 2012  A man already serving a prison term in South Carolina now faces a capital murder charge after his indictment on charges related to the fatal shooting of an off-duty Norfolk police officer in Virginia Beach.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Donna Pratt wasn't sure what to think when officials at Patriots Point on the South Carolina coast approached her about dedicating a refurbished H-3 helicopter to the memory of her husband.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Business owners along Decker Boulevard are getting revitalization help.

Monday, August 13, 2012  A man accused of reaching into a Family Dollar store register, stealing money and assaulting the store clerk has been arrested.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  A store clerk faught back against a person taking money from the store register two weeks ago. Authorities are hoping the community can help them identify the suspect.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  More people than usual showed up at Midlands Chick-Fil-A restaurants Wednesday. The crowds were brought out by Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day. The move was in response to backlash from same-sex marriage supporters aimed at the company's president Dan Cathy.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  After a struggling few years, Decker Boulevard is making a comeback.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  Team Depot from Home Depot breaking a sweat for two days for a man called Wendell Singletary. Home Depot crews say the former USC student had an asthma attack which lead to a heart attack three years ago.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Indiana man says wife lost parts of both her legs saving their 2 children from deadly tornado

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  It may be the Deep South but the cultural make up of Columbia has been changing in recent years.

Sunday, October 30, 2011  The University of South Carolina has spent $4 million in the last three years to cover deficits on a pair of underused parking structures and it could be six years before they break even.