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

Yesterday at 3:19 PM  Double Murder convict Brett Parker will answer to a jury on Federal gambling charges in September.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Police reports and court documents paint a picture of a young man who appears to have made a fatally flawed decision in the heat of the moment.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Every year about 200,000 people will suffer an ACL injury.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Land at the center of an alleged kickback scheme involving former South Carolina State University officials is up for auction.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  'Why not live truthfully?': NBA's Jason Collins comes out, prompted in part by Boston bombings

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The University of South Carolina’s College of Hospitality, Retail and Sports Management lecture series will feature the president of the Carolina Panthers.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Some state lawmakers are presenting measures that would change who oversees high school sports.

Monday, April 08, 2013  The mogul behind the Charlotte Motor Speedway is trying to resurrect his lawsuit against local officials, claiming they reneged on an offer of $80 million in incentives for upgrades and a new drag strip.

Monday, April 08, 2013  The 200 members of the University of South Carolina student Fashion Board are hosting their 5th annual fashion week.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Two former executives of a company that reconditioned football helmets and other gear are scheduled in court in New Jersey on charges of swindling dozens of schools in 12 states.

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

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  In beach-loving Brazil, the disabled defy even paralysis to ride the waves

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The trial for the man accused of killing two people at a home in an upscale Irmo neighborhood last April has be set for the week of May 6.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Two more men have been arrested in the investigation of a sports gambling ring in Richland County.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The House has approved an amended measure allowing the High School League to continue overseeing middle and high school sports in South Carolina.