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

Yesterday at 11:45 AM  The South Carolina Aquarium is releasing a group of endangered sea turtles.

Yesterday at 8:50 AM  Atlanta radio program hosts fired for mocking former NFL player with Lou Gehrig's disease

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Officials say 26 year old, Troy Wilson, has been charged after driving under the influence causing a wreck at the intersection of Hazelwood Road and Burdell Drive.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Taking little Preston to the park is something Nella Taylor does very often throughout the week, but ensuring her grandson's safety as he plays is something she's always mindful of.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston has obtained its own laser to treat injured sea turtles and other creatures. Officials say that should speed the time turtles are treated in the aquarium's sea turtle hospital.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  A lawsuit accuses the South Carolina town of Timmonsville of putting residents' health at risk by improperly discharging raw sewage and wastewater.

Monday, June 03, 2013  A late night shooting on Piney Grove road leaves one man dead and investigators searching for clues.

Friday, May 31, 2013  State Sen. Robert Ford may be fighting for his political career as his fellow senators decide if he violated ethics laws.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  The man who designed Clemson's tiger paw logo has died.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  The commercial shrimping season opens Thursday and shrimpers along the coast are optimistic about the spring catch.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  A former South Carolina hospital worker who refused a required flu shot is entitled to receive unemployment benefits thanks to a state appeals court.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Sen. Robert Ford's attorney argues ethics allegations against the Charleston Democrat should be thrown out because he didn't realize he was under investigation.

Monday, May 20, 2013  A 40-year-old man is dead after being shot several times in the backyard of an Anderson home.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Deputies are searching for a suspect in a shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Federal accident investigators recommended Tuesday that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries.