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

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Forecasters say the Upstate of South Carolina could see some snow, but they only expect it to stick in the mountains

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Sheriffs in five South Carolina counties are offering people a chance to turn in explosives, no questions asked.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  South Carolina's water resources, or the lack of them, are the topic of discussion this week at a conference being attended by political leaders and scientists and those who oversee water supplies.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is expanding a program that allows driving instructors to give both written and road skills tests to new drivers.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  Recent rains and moisture from Tropical Storm Beryl have helped to ease the drought in South Carolina.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Another county in South Carolina is now designated as being in a severe drought.

Friday, February 24, 2012  The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch effective until 4:15 pm in many South Carolina counties. The National Weather Service Dopplar Radar has indicated tornadic rotation near Shoulder Bone, Ga., moving east at 40 mph. A tornado warning remains in effect for that area.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  Rain is moving through South Carolina and the state forestry commission has lifted a red flag fire alert that had been in effect since last weekend.

Friday, February 10, 2012  The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a red flag fire alert for more than half of the state's counties.