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

Monday, February 18, 2013  Thanks to their filmmaking and intriguing blog posts, twin sisters from the Midlands are are headed to the Oscars.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Many congregations are using new technology and social media to reach new followers and get their message across.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  Resume, references, password: Job seekers get asked in interviews to provide Facebook logins

Friday, November 04, 2011  AP Exclusive: Who's following you on Twitter or Facebook? Maybe CIA's 'vengeful librarians'

Monday, September 19, 2011  The surveillance cameras in Five Points were rolling when three men vandalized a business last week.  Now, the victim is using social media to help find the suspects.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  Business leaders across the Midlands have flocked to the capital city to find their SocialCrush.

Friday, July 15, 2011  In just over a month, a two day social media conference is set to descend on the Capital City to help users make sense out of art of online communication.  Organizers are here in Columbia this week for a preview of the event that will take place August 16 and 17 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  A University of South Carolina associate professor is honored with knighthood by the French government.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  If you've ever posted anything on social media pages like Facebook or Twitter that you don't want a potential employer to see it might be a good time to remove it. The federal government says employers are now legally allowed to hire and fire employees based on your social media posts. What do you think about that decision?

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says when the department signed up for the instant text/email alert system, he was promised there would be no cost.  In April, they were issued a bill and have since stopped using the service.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  Poll: Students use social networks for friends, but also for schoolwork

Thursday, February 10, 2011  Report: Google, Facebook have had acquisition talks with Twitter; value may reach $10 billion

Wednesday, January 12, 2011  As the last remnants of a wintry mix fall on the Midlands, ice accumulation, slick roadways and power outages continue to impact various communities.

Thursday, October 07, 2010  A big majority feel pressured to instantly answer texts or voice mails, most get nervous if someone doesn't immediately reply to a message, and nearly half worry whether messages they get are jokes.

Thursday, August 12, 2010  A folk hero in digital times, JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater is being thoroughly embraced by the Web.