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

Thursday, March 07, 2013  JP Morgan Chase is laying off 550 employees from its Florence office.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Husband and wife bring their infamous "cowboy purse" to Columbia's favorite spring event.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Columbia is getting a third Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) officially begins Tuesday in Las Vegas.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Facebook stalking use to be just an obsession, but now entire careers are being built from it. One Midlands college is creating a major dedicated to learning social media and how to use it strategically in the business world.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  State officials want "Certified S.C. Grown" products featured on tables throughout the state this holiday season.

Friday, September 21, 2012  The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is inviting people to come to a barbecue competition that showcases the state's specialty food suppliers.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Marketing specialty foods is the focus of this year's meeting of the South Carolina Specialty Foods Association.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  In today's tough economic times most college students don't get to indulge in the taste of success right after graduation but University of South Carolina student Renee Woodard has the perfect ingridient and is well ahead of the game.

Monday, October 17, 2011  Navajo Nation alleges trademark violations in Urban Outfitters' clothing, accessories branding

Sunday, October 09, 2011  Palmetto State drivers may pick from more than 370 plates to support Boykin Spaniels, fight breast cancer, back organ donation or identify themselves as firefighters, emergency medical technicians, college alumni or Parrotheads.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011  Specialty food producers in South Carolina are meeting to get the latest news on industry guidelines.

Thursday, August 12, 2010  During his most recent check up, young Ke'monte is alert and looking around. His doctor says he is making amazing progress.

Friday, November 07, 2008  South Carolina officials say a new specialty license plate for family members of soldiers killed in combat is now available.