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

Thursday, April 25, 2013  City council is asking for ideas from the community to alleviate homelessness in the Columbia area.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Charges are pending against a driver accused of DUI involved in a one-vehicle wreck on I-126.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  The gas leak SCE&G responded to in downtown Columbia Wednesday afternoon has been secured and repairs are in progress.

Sunday, February 19, 2012  Former Columbia Pastor Charles Ledford will spend 5 years in prison for embezzling more than $250,000 from Elmwood Avenue Church of God in Columbia.

Thursday, August 04, 2011  Park Street in downtown Columbia was closed Thursday morning for a sewer line repair beneath the road. It's the latest incident in a string of closures plaguing city streets as officials work to replace aging pipes and infrastructure. City Council voted unanimously in June to raise water and sewer rates to pay for $100 million in upgrades. Do you support a rate hike to pay for repairs?

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  Flags will be placed on the graves of Confederate dead in Charleston as Confederate Memorial Day is observed in the state where the Civil War began.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  Elmwood Avenue Church of God pastor responds to WACH Fox about charges brought against a former leader of the church.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  Pastor Charles Edward Ledford took over $250,000 from the Elmwood Avenue Church of Good according to Columbia police.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  Columbia City Police are looking for 24-year-old Lorenzo Horace Mintze, also known as Treyvon King.  Mintze is wanted for criminal domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  A water line near the Elmwood Place Condos on Cedar Street in Columbia has been pouring water into the street for months – at least, according to residents who live in the area.

Friday, May 14, 2010  The local businesses are hoping to cash in on recent improvements made to the area.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010  Hail has not been in the forecast for the Midlands so far this year.

Thursday, December 10, 2009  Hundreds gathered Thursday at Shandon Presbyterian Church to say goodbye to former State Treasurer Grady Patterson. He died Monday at age 85.

Monday, November 30, 2009  Only one lane is open due to the water main break.