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

Monday, December 17, 2012  A Columbia kindergartner and Gamecock fan got the surprise she had been waiting for this week.

Friday, August 10, 2012  The creators of a lean, green superhero for health hope the furry critter they call Choosy will soon become a national ambassador against childhood obesity.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Students from the University of South Carolina are bringing the school mascot Cocky and dozens of books when they visit two county libraries.

Thursday, May 17, 2012 

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  The 250-pound mascot of the Bluffton High football team has been swiped and it apparently took determined thieves to do so.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Deputy Scott Puckett adopted Sonny the pit bull after he was rescued from a dog fighting ring last September.

Monday, January 30, 2012  The GDC Morning WACH report for 1-30-12, including links to the stories and conversations from the show.  Good Day Columbia airs weekday mornings 5:00am-9:00am.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  Officials at Newberry College unveiled Scar, their new mascot, Tuesday.  The school has officially switched from being the Indians to the Wolves.