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

Friday, February 15, 2013  More than 400 music students are attending the University of South Carolina's 36th annual band clinic.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  8 killed, 1 wounded in shooting at hair salon in sedate Southern California beach community

Wednesday, December 22, 2010  A powerful storm dumped more rain on already waterlogged Southern California on Wednesday, washing hillsides onto highways, endangering houses in canyons and forcing rescuers to pluck dozens of motorists from flooded streets.

Monday, October 04, 2010  The Supreme Court won't decide who really owns the initials "SC" when it comes to college sports: the University of Southern California or the University of South Carolina.

Monday, October 04, 2010  Do you think the University of South Carolina's "SC" logo is unique enough to be granted its own trademark?

Sunday, August 15, 2010  8 dead, 12 wounded as truck plows into crowd at off-road race in Southern California desert

Thursday, July 08, 2010  Southern California earthquake related to April's Baja quake; no major damage or injuries

Monday, April 05, 2010  Businesses in Calexico, Calif., the U.S. area hit hardest by the Sunday afternoon quake, were being guarded by police and downtown will remain closed until further notice,

Tuesday, March 16, 2010  Early morning magnitude-4.4 earthquake shakes Southern California; no injuries reported

Tuesday, March 09, 2010  Parents of dead SoCal teen urge new predator laws; police focus on man charged in another case

Friday, January 22, 2010  Many Southern California evacuation orders to be lifted as storm conditions ease

Monday, December 07, 2009  Winter storm sweeps across West with heavy snow, strong winds creating havoc on roads

Tuesday, September 01, 2009  Fire near Los Angeles grows overnight as evacuees find ashes where homes once stood

Wednesday, March 25, 2009  Air Force F-22 crashes near Southern California's Edwards Air Force Base; no word on pilot