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

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Authorities are preparing for their annual drill on how to get people away from South Carolina's coast as quickly as possible if a hurricane threatens.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  Hurricane season last from June 1 through November 30.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  After a record low temps Tuesday morning, above average temps return Wednesday

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The South Carolina Department of Public Safety and State Highway Patrol held their 25th annual Memorial Service for highway fatality victims Saturday.

Monday, April 08, 2013  United Way of the Midlands, along with the Cooperative Ministry, is offering free tax preparation services.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  The former candidate for governor was at Books on Broad in Camden Sunday; signing copies of his new book The Right Way: Getting the Palmetto State back on track.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Tree farmers and foresters spending Wednesday morning at the Statehouse. The tree enthusiasts hoping that lawmakers will get deeply rooted about the future of trees across the Palmetto State.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A coalition of religious, agriculture and chamber of commerce groups is coming together to press for immigration reform.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Camden Sen. Vincent Sheheen is touring the state to promote his book that lays out his ideas for improving South Carolina.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The annual Disability Advocacy Day at the Statehouse is taking place this Wednesday. A Midlands man who lives with cerebral palsy speaks to Good Day's Fraendy Clervaud about using the disability to help inspire others.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Trayvon Martin, one year ago today, became a young man that a number of people embraced. His shooting death by accused gunman George Zimmerman brought to light several states' “Stand Your Ground” laws including South Carolina. Since Martin's death, a South Carolina Representative is now leading a charge to change the way “Stand Your Ground” is used.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Hundreds of women took part in the One Billion Rising flash mob event at the Statehouse Thursday.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley spoke at the 2013 Governor's Conference on Tourism Wednesday and says the Palmetto State is seeing a lot of green when it comes to tourism.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  WACH Fox is teaming up with Harvest Hope Food Bank for our 14th annual holiday food drive. We’re collecting non-perishable food items as well as money for the food bank. But when all those items are collected, have you ever wondered how Harvest Hope processes them? Good Day Columbia Anchor Fraendy Clervaud has the story.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  With the enhancements in technology many churches are using their social media platform to get their message across. But will all this technology affect or hurt the church in the long run?