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

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Columbia police have arrested a man accused of kidnapping and robbing seven people at gunpoint and stealing electronics, jewelry, and grills from some of the victims' mouths.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Four men have been arrested in connection with burglaries that occurred last week near Blythewood.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) officially begins Tuesday in Las Vegas.

Monday, December 17, 2012  A man attempting to leave the scene of a burglary has been arrested after the get away vehicle got stuck in the mud.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  More and more retailers seem to be rolling back days and times customers can shop this holiday season.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged with a series of church burglaries in Kershaw County.

Friday, September 14, 2012  A teenager accused of breaking into a home and robbing a mother and her thre children at gunpoint has been arrested, according to the Columbia Police Department.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  South Carolinians are getting ready for a busy weekend of shopping.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Columbia Police are looking for a suspect in the beating of a couple in their 80's.  The suspect is believed to be armed and dangerous.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Approximately eight home burglaries are being investigated by the Sumter Police Department.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  An elderly couple is recovering after at least three men forced their way into the couple's home at gun point last Thursay, according to the Columbia Police Department.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Orangeburg County deputies detained two juveniles Monday in connection with an overnight case of vandalism and burglarly at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School. Authorities say they caused thousands of dollars in damages.

Monday, May 07, 2012  The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is investigating "extensive property damage" at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School, according to Sheriff Leroy Ravenell.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Two men accused of breaking into multiple Columbia businesses and stealing electronics have been arrested, according to the Columbia Police Department.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  Cars, electronics, and haircuts all top the list of things your might not have budgeted to pay for this summer, but might need to.