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

Monday, January 14, 2013  Five sea turtles stunned in cold northern waters are coming to South Carolina for treatment.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The South Carolina State Ports Authority wants state regulators to allow a challenge to a cruise terminal permit to head directly to court.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  State environmental regulators have issued a permit for a $35 million cruise passenger terminal in Charleston.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  As we are getting into the fall season and temperatures drop, South Carolina's outdoor life is preparing for winter.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  A judge has ruled a federal court challenge to South Carolina's planned $35 million cruise ship terminal should be heard in Charleston, not Washington, D.C.

Friday, September 07, 2012  The Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees are planning a 5K run to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project on Tuesday, September 11.

Saturday, August 25, 2012  It was a great Saturday to head out to Riverfront Park.

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.

Monday, February 06, 2012  City of Columbia officials say the current water and sewer revitaliazation project is going according to plan.

Thursday, September 23, 2010  North Charleston City Council has given preliminary approval for casino boats to operate from the city.

Thursday, May 13, 2010  The group Keep the Midlands Beautiful unveiled the sculputure at the Riverfront Park off Laurel Street Thursday.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010  Two city parks are temporarily closed due to rising water levels.

Monday, October 19, 2009  The one-fourth mile memorial walk was designed for anyone who has been affected by the loss of a baby.

Saturday, May 30, 2009  The Rocky Shoals Spider Lily Festival took place at the Riverfront Park featuring guided walks, kayak trips, and spider lilies.