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

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Superdome officials were worried about possible power outage before Super Bowl blackout, documents reveal.

Monday, January 07, 2013  John Ingram, former North Carolina insurance commissioner who made runs for governor and the U.S. Senate, has died. He was 83.

Saturday, January 21, 2012  A North Augusta man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to the pistol-whipping murder of an elderly man who tried to talk him out of getting in trouble.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 

Monday, April 20, 2009  The Richland County Solicitor’s Office has confirmed that a new judge has been assigned to review the sentence in last year’s Talisha Smith case.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009  A bill to require a minimum two-year sentence for daycare workers in South Carolina convicted of seriously injuring a child has received initial approval.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009  Embattled Sixth Circuit Judge Kenneth Goode will retire according a letter sent to the State Supreme Court late last week.

Thursday, February 19, 2009  The judicial screening review of circuit court judge Kenneth Goode is now over. It warped up just before 10:00 Thursday night. The panel heard testimony to determine if Goode is capable of remaining on the bench. Now members will develop a report and present it to the House and Senate.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009  Judge delays child abuse hearing.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009  A Midlands judge at the center of a controversial ruling has the attention of lawmakers.

Friday, December 12, 2008  Mother of 15-month-old Kendra Gaddie protested the judge's decision to give 26-year-old Talisha Smith a 10-year suspended sentence and five years probation.