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

Friday, February 01, 2013  Organizations are planning activities for April, hoping to engage thousands in city-improvement projects.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The Humane Society of the Midlands is offering $25 spay surgeries for the month of January in an effort to prevent the overpopulation of kittens that usually occurs in the spring.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Columbia is more beautiful this week thanks to Lexington County businesses that worked together to remove more than 30 bags of trash from a local stretch of road.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  The dangers of smoking are well known, but many may not be aware that the remains from cigarettes can have a harmful effect on the whole community if not disposed of properly.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Law enforcement is cracking down to clean up the Palmetto state.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Volunteers will gather Wednesday to improve the water quality of a Columbia stream.

Saturday, September 25, 2010  Volunteers are wading into a South Carolina swamp to make it cleaner.

Saturday, September 18, 2010  Thousands of SC residents are expected to participate in the 22nd Annual Beach and River Sweep on Saturday.

Friday, June 25, 2010  Lexington County resident deputies and school resource officers spent a hot Friday afternoon removing overgrown trees and brush from a senior citizen's home.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008  In Lexington County, two teenagers are in big trouble.