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

Monday, April 15, 2013  Columbia police are offering women a free chance to learn some valuable self-defense skills.

Friday, April 12, 2013  The tax deadline is upon us and while many are scrambling to get their taxes done, some have already received or have plans for their tax refund.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  A nonprofit group based in Charleston is organizing volunteers to clean debris from Long Island beaches hammered by Superstorm Sandy.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  An early morning obstacle course, a Sergeants Major board, combatives, weapons qualification, a physical fitness test and knowledge of basic soldier skills were just the beginning of what soldiers went through when competing to win the 2013 South Carolina National Guard Best Warrior Competition.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Goodwill employees have a new place in North Charleston to learn new skills.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  The South Carolina National Guard is making sure as many of its 11,000 members as possible are employed full-time in the civilian world.

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.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Students got to test their texting and driving skills Monday at Spring Valley High.

Monday, August 13, 2012  Mayor Steve Benjamin and Columbia's parks and recreation department are giving kids in South Carolina's capital city a way to stay active this summer.

Saturday, August 04, 2012  Karate students from the area competed in the Battle of the Midlands.

Monday, July 30, 2012  Thousands came out to further their careers at the 3rd ever Midlands Workforce Job Fair.

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.

Friday, May 11, 2012  South Carolina's 8th-graders are improving their science skills.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  An academy is hoping to shed some spotlight on the development disorder called Autism. Local parents and youth development professionals at Clemson University helped to establish an academy in Columbia for those who may find it challenging at a typical school.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  As the warm summer months get closer safety officials are urging the public to be careful on Midlands’rivers.