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

Monday, April 22, 2013  Wet or dry? Gardeners make plans with no certainty in forecast as cold spring follows drought

Thursday, March 28, 2013  A free adaptive gardening seminar at the Robert Mills Carriage House offers tips for those who garden but may be limited by physical disabilities such as injury or arthritis.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The zoo is took orders for its com-poo-st. It is all-natural composted zoo feces; effortlessly produced by the zoo's animals. The compost was given from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Marijuana legalization in 2 states prompts state gardening dilemma, private sector opportunity

Saturday, February 16, 2013  It's almost time to think about spring planting, but the City of Columbia wants local green thumbs to enjoy year-round gardening success.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Keep the Midlands Beautiful is giving away free mulch Saturday thanks to the ground up remains of Christmas trees dropped off by the community since Christmas.

Monday, February 27, 2012  The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is offering compost to gardeners, as they look to recycle the 1500 pounds of manure they collect each day from the animals

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Area landscaper offers tips about gardening during the heat.

Monday, June 20, 2011  Still-struggling economy, rising food prices, food safety concerns keep gardening boom going

Friday, March 25, 2011  The city now offers public access to a variety of gardens throughout the community.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  With cooler temps coming to the Midlands some plant lovers are taking advantage by sprucing up their garden.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  The zoo is once again selling their comPOOst in bulk.  Officials say that cold winters usually make for bigger meals for the animals, which of course creates more waste.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010  The Healthy Carolina Farmer's Market at the University of South Carolina helped ring in spring Tuesday afternoon.

Saturday, September 05, 2009  Sumter Police officers are saying 21-year-old Reginald Gass is responsible for the death of Carlos Lincoln.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009  While every parent wants their child to be good a reader. They also want to make sure they have a good roof over their head. It's the American dream.