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

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  One of the last remaining river patrol boats that fought with America's so-called Brown Water Navy during Vietnam War is going into dry dock for a few weeks.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Last weekend's snowfall knocked public broadcasting off the air temporarily in the Greenville and Spartanburg areas.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Officials in Horry County are pushing the owner of the Carolina Southern Railroad to get the trains back on the tracks.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Ben Lippen high schoolers are spending their days this week helping give back to the community.

Friday, January 18, 2013  A South Carolina sheriff is appearing in court after authorities say he took kickbacks on repairs for county vehicles.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Workers have finished repairing cracks at the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station in Fairfield County.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  Summer is a great time to work on projects outside, but a new digging law in South Carolina will require people to take an extra step before getting started.

Friday, October 28, 2011  South Carolina transportation officials say two emergency bridge repairs on major highways in the state have been completed weeks ahead of schedule.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  The board of the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum has agreed that the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown will be repaired at the museum instead of sending it to a shipyard for repairs.  The board expects to build a cofferdam around the vessel so repairs can be made.

Monday, September 12, 2011  If you plan to head north up I-95 in the next couple of months, expect to see some congestion as you approach Santee.  Traffic build up is expected along I-95 N as the speed limit is reduced to 45 mph and one lane is closed for bridge repairs over Lake Marion at the Clarendon-Orangeburg County line.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  A South Carolina Senate panel plans to get details on funding problems at the South Carolina Department of Transportation that delayed payments to contractors.

Friday, August 19, 2011  The state Department of Transportation is delaying about $24 million in road projects in 18 counties as it tries to resolve its cash flow problems.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  Facilities management officials say crews are working to seal the flashing around base of the prominent structure.

Friday, June 10, 2011  With temperatures staying in the mid to high 90s, AC technicians are working overtime this summer to help people stay cool.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  The tunnels running underneath the State House grounds in Columbia have fascinated people for years.