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

Friday, May 03, 2013  Fort Jackson is playing host to two days of Special Olympics competition in swimming, softball and bowling.

Friday, April 19, 2013  It appears that rides and games will not be returning to the site of the old Myrtle Beach Pavilion after all this summer.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Rides and games could be returning to the Myrtle Beach Pavilion site seven years after the oceanfront attraction was demolished.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  The Columbia Speedway hosted the 3rd annual Tartan Day South; celebrating all things Celtic.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Klaus Johnson spent his evening playing up to 12 games of chess at once.

Monday, March 18, 2013  A former South Carolina lottery employee has been indicted on accusations he stole more than $200,000 from the agency.

Friday, February 22, 2013  South Carolina State University trustees have voted to continue looking for a new president.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  US and Iran finally find common ground in fight to preserve Olympic wrestling

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Wrestling is dropped from 2020 Summer Games in a blow for a sport as old as the Olympics

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Monopoly fans vote to add cat, toss iron tokens

Monday, January 21, 2013  The amnesty period has run out for anyone owning a gambling machine in Richland County.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Majorities favor a nationwide ban on military-style, rapid-fire weapons and limits on gun violence depicted in video games, movies and TV shows.

Friday, January 11, 2013  A Clemson fan is the new owner of a Gamecock fan's kidney.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Developers worried about new rules for phone apps that apply to children

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  South Carolina's high court says that organized poker games are illegal, even when they happen in a private home.