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

Monday, June 03, 2013  Statistics show almost two-thirds of all gun deaths in South Carolina are suicides.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Starting Friday, the Columbia Police department is starting up its annual "Fan the Heat" Program.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Tuesday house democrats speaking out against ethics reform.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  FBI appeals to public for help solving Boston Marathon bombings; over 2,000 tips received

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 28, 2013  A new Nike Ad unveiled last week has people saying it is out of bounds.

Friday, March 15, 2013  The City of Columbia settled a lawsuit on Friday over a controversial Five Points arrest for $300,000.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A state Senate committee has passed a bill that would allow parents to send their children to public school outside of their school district.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  South Carolina State Ports Authority plans to open a $35 million inland port in Greer have hit a snag.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Something big is on tap at the Port of Charleston.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Efforts to legalize raffles in South Carolina have taken another step forward.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The DNA of an unnamed African-American man from South Carolina has added an "extremely ancient root" to the human tree.

Friday, March 01, 2013  South Carolina is breaking ground on a new inland port in Greer.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is coming to South Carolina this week as the State Ports Authority breaks ground on a new inland port in Greer.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Authorities have charged a woman with reckless homicide in the death of Kingstree High School's women's basketball coach.