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

Friday, March 29, 2013  Columbia's First Family invited the public out for a family fun Easter Egg event Friday.

Friday, October 12, 2012  City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin made a major funding announcement at a news conference Friday morning.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Now in its 29th year, the National Night Out nationwide event encourages neighbors to band together with fellow neighbors to “take back” their communities.

Monday, June 25, 2012  A Columbia based business is getting the community up and moving.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Exercise will become more interactive in the Midlands with the help of a new technology-forward track.

Saturday, September 10, 2011  If you're looking for a free way to get some exercise and maybe learn a few new healthy habits, now might be your chance.

Saturday, April 30, 2011  Columbia police are helping put on a fitness competition to benefit the South Carolina Special Olympics.

Friday, April 22, 2011  Mayor Steve Benjamin had planned Friday to host an "egg-ercise" party on Friday at the Drew Wellness Center in Columbia.  The event has now been rescheduled at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Friday, March 11, 2011  A wellness center in Columbia is opening its doors for free during a three-day health fair.

Sunday, October 31, 2010  Local officials host 'Get Out the Vote' rally

Monday, April 12, 2010  Radio personality Tom Joyner is visiting South Carolina to remind residents of the importance of filling out census forms.