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

Monday, September 24, 2012  South Carolina's graduating seniors posted lower scores on the SAT college entrance exam for the fourth consecutive year.

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.

Friday, May 11, 2012  South Carolina's 8th-graders are improving their science skills.

Monday, September 12, 2011  There's good news to report for all of the motorists in the Midlands.  Average gas prices in the Columbia area have dropped since last week.  According to ColumbiaGasPrices.com, a gallon of unleaded has dropped 2.6 cents to an average of $3.38.

Monday, July 25, 2011  Gas prices continue to climb in the Midlands as we get deeper into summer and the peak of travel season.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011  While the pain at the pump continues South Carolina is holding onto one of the top spots for having the lowest gas prices in the country.  According to GasBuddy.com the Palmetto State ranks fourth in the nation.  Michael Fields, Director of the Petroleum Marketers Association says motorists can thank the state's 16 cent gas tax.

Monday, March 28, 2011  The cost for a gallon of gas in the Midlands is up 2.5 cents per gallon over last week's report by ColumbiaGasPrices.com.  That places the average at $3.40 in Columbia.

Monday, February 28, 2011  The average cost for a gallon of unleaded is now at $3.24.  That means the Columbia area average is growing faster than the national increase of 17 cents per gallon over the previous week's report. However, we're still 10 cents below the national average.  Is that a good thing or does the recent increase overpower that fact?

Monday, December 27, 2010  Gas prices took a big jump over the holiday weekend to an average of $2.87, but it's not all bad news.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010  South Carolina has a lot to be proud of when it comes to the 2010 Census.

Monday, April 12, 2010  According to Columbia GasPrices.com, on average, motorists are paying $2.65 per gallon.

Monday, March 08, 2010  They're up 4.7 cents per gallon compared to last week at this time.