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

Friday, March 08, 2013  As we wrap up Severe Weather Awareness Week, we want to make sure you are all set up to stay connected. In sudden severe weather, such as a tornado or flash flood, your best defence is being informed and having a plan in place for your family.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Two people are dead after a three car accident just after midnight near Huger Street.

Saturday, November 24, 2012  A car crash the night before Thanksgiving left one dead, but no one knows who the victim is.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  A Monday afternoon accident leaves a Swansea woman dead

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  The identity of a pedestrian who was killed after being struck by several vehicles last Thursday in Gaston has been released.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  According to the Columbia Fire Department, one person is dead after a fire at a Columbia apartment complex Tuesday morning.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  An Aiken woman was found dead in her backyard Monday night.

Friday, February 24, 2012  Anderson County officials have identified a body with the head, hands and feet removed.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  The Greenville County coroner's office says a woman found dead in a fire at her home in Taylors had been shot in the head several times.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  The 47-year-old Walter Smith of Walterboro was killed after his car left the road and hit a tree.

Monday, January 30, 2012  A judge has denied bond for the man charged with shooting an Aiken police officer to death. Funeral arrangements have been scheduled for Master Cpl. Sandra "Sandy" Rogers for Wednesday at the University of South Carolina Aiken Convocation Center. Burial is taking place at Historic Bethany Cemetery in downtown Aiken.

Monday, January 30, 2012  The 26-year-old Joshua Tremaine Jones is charged with killing a South Carolina officer and is expected to appear before a magistrate judge on Monday in Aiken according to Magistrate Judge Tracey Carroll. Funeral arrangements have been scheduled for Master Cpl. Sandra "Sandy" Rogers for Wednesday at the University of South Carolina Aiken Convocation Center. Burial is taking place at Historic Bethany Cemetery in downtown Aiken.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  An overnight two car accident on Garners Ferry Rd. has left one woman dead and a child passenger injured.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  Authorities say a 20-year-old Mount Pleasant man visiting the University of South Carolina earlier this year died from an accidental drug reaction.

Friday, October 14, 2011  Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger said that the excess alcohol in Randall Heffron Jr.'s system likely caused him to vomit, and his then inhaled some of that partially digested food into his lungs, keeping him from breathing,