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

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Some state lawmakers are presenting measures that would change who oversees high school sports.

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.

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

Friday, January 25, 2013  Students with disabilities must be given a fair shot to play on a traditional sports team or have their own leagues, the Education Department says.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Mayor Steve Benjamin is inviting people to come out on Tuesday and register for the 3rd Annual Back-To-School Drills and Skills Clinics and Health Fair.

Monday, May 07, 2012  New York boy, 13, seeks to remain on girls field hockey squad; officials say his skills are too good

Monday, February 27, 2012  No matter what happens on the basketball court this weekend the Midlands economy is expected to score big.

Thursday, July 14, 2011  Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced an expansion of the Back to School Drills and Skills clinic Thursday.  It's a program he started last year for kids in the community.  Benjamin says the initiative will now include tennis, as well as basketball.