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

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  A church-affiliated retirement community in Orangeburg is seeking approval to serve beer and wine after its bid to serve liquor was rejected by state officials.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  The man wanted in connection to the shooting death of Tamara Lyles has turned himself in. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says 30 year old Jacobie "Kobi" Grace has been charged with murder.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Sparkleberry Country Fair kicks off this Saturday, and officials started the celebration with a tree planting ceremony.

Monday, July 02, 2012  The Columbia-Richland Fire Department has set-up cooling stations to provide relief to residents from record heat conditions in the Midlands.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Columbia Police say a man shot at a Food Lion on Fairfield Road ended up at the Gable Oaks apartment complex Tuesday night. It’s the second time in a week this area off North Main Street has made headlines.

Friday, February 10, 2012  Columbia police are investigating a shooting that took place Friday morning at an apartment complex in Columbia.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  Gearing up for the State Fall Special Olympic Games. That’s what several athletes did Thursday in Irmo.

Sunday, September 04, 2011  Tropical Storm Lee continues a slow drenching of the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts.

Monday, August 29, 2011  Irene floods Vermont towns as states assess damage, count blessings; NYC trains restart slowly

Saturday, August 27, 2011  Hurricane-force winds of 80 mph lashing coast as Irene soaks North Carolina on trek up Eastern Seaboard

Thursday, May 19, 2011  Authorities say three Sumter men facing federal charges are tied to the drug conspiracy and racketeering case of a former South Carolina sheriff serving 17 years in prison.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  Columbia City Council is talking about increasing water rates, although nothing is on paper yet.

Monday, November 30, 2009  Live Oaks are being planted Monday to honor fallen servicemen and women in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009  The City of Columbia has issued a Boil Water Advisory for several subdivisions in the Irmo area.

Monday, June 01, 2009  IRMO-Becky Krantz, an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teacher at Seven Oaks Elementary and Arturo Romero, facilities supervisor at CrossRoads Middle School, received Lexington-Richland Five's top honors.