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

Thursday, June 06, 2013  South Carolina Electric and Gas is ready for hurricane season.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Berkeley County officials have discovered a man who was electrocuted at an electric substation in Cainhoy.

Friday, March 08, 2013  As we wrap up Severe Weather Awareness Week, we want to make sure you are all set up to stay connected. In sudden severe weather, such as a tornado or flash flood, your best defence is being informed and having a plan in place for your family.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Columbia Police says German Figueroa, 46, was going south on Beltline Boulevard when he hit the median before 5 a.m. near Rosewood Boulevard.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Sirens have been repaired at a nuclear power plant near Seneca after a 24-hour outage.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Superdome officials were worried about possible power outage before Super Bowl blackout, documents reveal.

Monday, February 04, 2013  The power goes out on the Super Bowl, a major glitch after a smooth week for New Orleans

Monday, February 04, 2013  Power outage electrifies CBS Super Bowl broadcast, network scrambles without announcers

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A powerful winter storm brought snow to inland parts of the Northeast and driving rain and wind to areas along the coast Thursday, a day after it swept through the nation's middle.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  More weather misery for Sandy's victims as new storm bears down on New York City, New Jersey, and New England

Friday, November 02, 2012  Without power, fuel terminals can't pump gasoline onto tanker trucks, and gas stations can't pump fuel into customers' cars.

Monday, October 29, 2012  South Carolina electric crews assisting with states directly impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  A line of heavy storms has knocked down trees and power lines and damaged more than a dozen homes in the Anderson area.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Verizon Wireless users in the Midlands may have experienced "interruptions in service" Friday afternoon.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  A fire at an electrical substation has knocked out power and telephone service at Fort Jackson.