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

Monday, February 18, 2013  According to the SC Highway Patrol, the state's streets are becoming more and more dangerous for pedestrians.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  The South Carolina Highway patrol gives safety tips on safe holiday travel.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Along with the coming of the holiday season comes a peak in crime rates, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  The American Red Cross has officially rolled out a new App for natural disasters.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are more fires reported on the Fourth of July than on any other day of the year.

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, May 28, 2012  Columbia-Richland Fire Department provides saftey tips for the holiday weekend, and remind citizens to be safety minded when it comes to grilling, fireworks use and heat exhaustion.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Railroad officials are joining with Columbia police to pass out safety information at one of the city's most dangerous rail crossings. Police Chief Randy Scott says he hopes he can save lives by handing out the safety tips.

Monday, May 31, 2010  If you plan to use Columbia's public pools to keep cool in the heat, lifeguards offer some helpful advice to stay safe.

Monday, January 04, 2010  Weather tips for your pets

Saturday, July 11, 2009  Recent stories about children hurting themselves or others with guns, trigger officers to enforce safety habits. Sgt. Chris Butzer explained the importance of gun safety Friday. He helps Columbia Police officers learn safety procedures before carrying and loading their own weapon. Sgt. Butzer doesn't just target cops for those lessons. He says all gun owners need to know how to safely handle a weapon.

Thursday, January 15, 2009 

Thursday, January 15, 2009  fire safety tips for the cold weather.

Monday, November 24, 2008  The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is making enforcement plans for a busy Thanksgiving travel weekend.