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

Thursday, February 14, 2013  With the growing dishonesty in online dating, more people are using a free tool to discover the true identity of their online admirer, and it's helping them stear clear of phoneys.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  In an effort to have continue the message of awareness about diabetes, citing seven million people who have diabetes and don’t know it, and generate much needed money for research, the American Diabetes Association, the Columbia Police Department, and the Frye Foundation have partnered for the first “Gettin’ Cocky for Diabetes Football Benefit.”

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Two former football players from Fairmont High School have been killed in a wreck south of town.

Friday, June 22, 2012  A football player for the University of South Carolina was arrested by the Richland County Sheriff's Department for criiminal sexual conduct charges Thursday.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Suspect in shooting near Auburn University that killed 3, turns himself in to authorities

Monday, June 11, 2012  Suspect sought in shooting near Auburn University that killed 3, including 2 ex-football players

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Steve Spurrier is sticking with his plan to pay players.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Gamecock football players to shave heads for charity.

Monday, February 27, 2012  USC Linebacker Angelo Watley is in jail. He’s charged with grand larceny, 2nd degree burglary and credit card theft.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  You always knew when Dom Fusci walked in a room. He was known for his cackling laugh, smile, and sense of humor.

Monday, February 06, 2012  South Carolina investigators are looking into the death of a Presbyterian College student and football player.

Saturday, January 21, 2012  Gamecocks Football Coach Steve Spurrier announced today freshman safety Brison Williams has been suspended indefinitely from the football team.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  Dismissed USC quarterback Stephen Garcia's former teammates say they are sad to see him go, but point out it's time to move forward.  Garcia's fellow quarterbacks offered support for their former teammate but pointed out the team needs to focus on football without him.

Friday, August 05, 2011  The cause of death of a 14-year South Carolina high school football player who collapsed following practice last weekend is expected to be released.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee says it could be Friday before we learn the cause of death for a freshman football player who died several hours after collapsing at practice Saturday.