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

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  Hurricane names are the often topic of discussion during the summer months in the South, but this year winter storm names may raise a few eyebrows.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  The triple digit heat may be gone, but the severe weather threat has increased.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Severe storms in the Midlands have caused flooding and knocked out power for thousands.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Thousands of people in the Midlands are without power after severe storms hit the area Sunday.

Monday, March 05, 2012  State officials hope that a week of awareness about severe weather will help South Carolinians be prepared if a big storm hits. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service will spend this week reminding people that severe storms, tornadoes and flash floods are significant hazards in the state.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Baby's condition began to deteriorate Saturday and she died Sunday, bringing death toll to 39.

Friday, March 02, 2012  A tornado watch is in effect until 11 p.m. in the Greenville-Spartanburg area, according to the National Weather Service.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  Massive tornadoes tore a town-flattening streak across the South, killing at least 266 people in six states.

Monday, April 18, 2011  21 killed by the storm in North Carolina

Friday, April 15, 2011  Story updated: Death toll rises to nine, photos added

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  Most homes are now with power after a line of severe storms rolled through the Midlands Tuesday morning.  Others are still cleaning up the damage, but luckily there have been no reports of injuries or deaths at this time.

Monday, July 12, 2010  A tornado warning was issued for Sumter County early Monday evening.

Monday, May 03, 2010  The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the portions of the Midlands until 10 pm Monday.  Meanwhile, the NWS confirms that an EF1 tornado touched down in Fairfield County Monday morning.

Wednesday, August 05, 2009  An SUV was crushed by a tree near Cardinal Newman High School Wednesday evening.