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

Yesterday at 4:45 PM  The interim director of the South Carolina Emergency Management Division has been given the job permanently.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Weakened Tropical Storm Andrea moving briskly up East Coast, bringing rains to Georgia, Carolinas

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Tropical Storm Andrea a little stronger in the Gulf as it bears down on Florida coast

Saturday, June 01, 2013  Waffle House does more than provide you a good meal.  They play a big role in storm recovery.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its predictions for the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  The Medical University of South Carolina wants to make sure Charleston-area residents are ready for the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season.

Friday, November 30, 2012  The 2012 Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  A state-by-state look at the East Coast superstorm.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Dubbed 'Frankenstorm,' it's more than just an ordinary weather system: It's a freakish and unprecedented monster.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Pre-Halloween 'Frankenstorm' threatens East with flooding, high winds; damage could reach $1 billion

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Trick, no treat: Forecasters predict pre-Halloween freak hurricane-winter storm mix for East

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Isaac spins into New Orleans; officials consider intentional levee breach in rural Louisiana

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Updated with video: Water driven by the large and powerful storm flooded over an 18-mile stretch of one levee in Plaquemines Parish south of New Orleans.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  In bayou country and city alike, people batten down as Isaac takes aim at low-lying Louisiana

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  Gasoline prices in South Carolina have spiked in recent weeks and now, for the first time this summer, motorists are paying more than at the same time last year.