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

Yesterday at 1:50 PM  A 50-year-old man fishing in a Greenwood pond has drowned after he fell out of a boat.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Farmers and growers in South Carolina are slated to get some instruction on the state's labor rules and regulations.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Federal authorities are investigating a factory that supplies parts to nuclear power plants under construction in the Southeast over allegations that employees broke quality control rules and falsified records.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  New rules for pets and bicycles on the beach are about to take effect in Myrtle Beach.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  A man charged in the deaths of two women in Westminster has been found incompetent to stand trial.

Friday, March 22, 2013  It appears that Boeing's comments about the smoldering batteries on its 787 have annoyed the National Transportation Safety Board.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The House has approved an amended measure allowing the High School League to continue overseeing middle and high school sports in South Carolina.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The Senate has approved a bill allowing true early voting in South Carolina.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Legislators say this weekend could decide the fate of the South Carolina High School League.

Friday, February 22, 2013  A political watchdog group says South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell should step down as speaker while an ethics complaint against him is investigated.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The ban on burnouts will remain in effect during biker rallies this spring in Horry County.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Boys at the school must go to the office and sign out a roll for use.

Friday, January 18, 2013  GOP officials want Electoral College votes to be divided proportionally, a move that could transform the way the country elects its president.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  A judge has ruled against a former top recruit on the University of South Carolina women's soccer team who sued the school saying she was denied a scholarship renewal because of unwanted advances.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Columbia has rehired its former police chief.