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

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The federal Education Department has approved Superintendent Mick Zais' plan for evaluating teachers and principals in South Carolina.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Planned 'traditional' prom barring gays raises questions about tolerance in small Indiana city

Friday, January 25, 2013  The newest high school in Richland School District Two was formally dedicated Friday

Monday, December 10, 2012  Superintendent Mick Zais is presenting his plan for evaluating teachers and principals.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Three Laurens County high school students have been arrested after officials say they took school buses out for a joyride.

Friday, November 16, 2012  A science teacher at a high school in Greenville has resigned and been arrested after police say she sent improper text messages and photos of herself to two students.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  State education board members want to assure teachers they won't implement the Education Department's proposal to give teachers letter grades.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  South Carolina schools Superintendent Mick Zais wants to create a new, statewide district for failing schools.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  Parents and students in Brooklyn are outraged after teacher implements a strict bathroom break policy.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  WACH Fox and MidlandsConnect.com is giving you a unique opportunity to talk directly with the assistant to President Obama on Economic Policy.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Construction crews are working on Westwood High School.

Monday, April 11, 2011  Lawmakers are considering a proposal that would require more principal evaluations.

Friday, April 08, 2011  A day after Liberty High School Principal Randy Gilstrap Sr. was arrested and charged with embezzlement, the school's bookkeeper faced similar charges.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011 

Friday, January 07, 2011  Includes audio of 911 call