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

Monday, April 15, 2013  Columbia police are looking for a 17-year-old wanted in the shooting of a man whose death is first reported slaying in the city this year.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  A registered sex offender in Richland County has been arrested in connection with an indecent exposure incident that occurred almost one month ago.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  A teacher accused of having sex with her students is no longer a teacher with Richland School District One.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The State Board of Education has disciplined 18 South Carolina teachers in the past two years for sexual offenses against students.

Monday, January 07, 2013  With the arrest of a local teacher who is being accused of having sexual relations with two students, parents of Dreher High School Students are being forced to have discussions with their teens.

Monday, January 07, 2013  A teacher at Dreher High School faces an additional charge involving an alleged sexual relationship with a student.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  Columbia police are charging a 34-year-old teacher at Dreher High School with sexual battery.

Friday, September 14, 2012  A former Winthrop basketball player accused of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and received probation.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  AAA Carolinas is getting members of the Dreher High School soccer team to show the dangers of texting while driving.

Monday, February 27, 2012  No matter what happens on the basketball court this weekend the Midlands economy is expected to score big.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Rapper Drake paid a surprise visit to Dreher High School on February 21 where he talked to students about the importance of doing well in school and graduating.

Saturday, January 21, 2012  Rain and a tornado watch are not enough to dissuade voters from casting a ballot in Saturday's presidential preference primary.

Monday, July 25, 2011  Authorities say boater didn’t see the dock.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  A Columbia man has been charged as an accessory in the shooting death of a high school student.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  “Red Dot 4 Japan” will host a free Japanese Cultural Event and Silent Art Auction to help support the survivors of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.