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

Friday, April 12, 2013  A conservative group in South Carolina is launching an ad campaign supporting U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham's immigration reform proposal.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Athletic training students from across South Carolina came to Columbia Friday for a unique workshop.

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

Thursday, November 08, 2012  In the wake of Hurricane Hugo almost 25 years ago, relief for the South Carolina coast poured in from all over the nation. Now the Charleston area is returning the favor by working to help areas of the Northeast hammered by Superstorm Sandy.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Without power, fuel terminals can't pump gasoline onto tanker trucks, and gas stations can't pump fuel into customers' cars.

Friday, October 26, 2012  With Halloween approaching, the State Farmers Market is offering kids a way to get geared up.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  An explosion at a recycling plant near Newberry has the owner of the plant taking a closer look at safety measures taken at the business.

Monday, July 02, 2012  The Columbia-Richland Fire Department has set-up cooling stations to provide relief to residents from record heat conditions in the Midlands.

Monday, June 04, 2012  The price of gas continues to decline, with another drop over 5 cents this week.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  South Carolina residents can get a glimpse of Madagascar this without leaving the state.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Gas prices in Columbia dropped significantly over the past week to $3.21 per gallon of unleaded.  On average, the cost wend down nearly a dime in the Midlands.  According to ColumbiaGasPrices.com, that's 74.8 cents higher than last year at this time and 12.8 cents lower than one month ago.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  Consumers have yet to feel any relief at the pump despite the drop in oil prices.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  The U.S. Department of Agriculture says farmers in 43 of South Carolina's 46 counties are eligible for low-interest emergency loans to cover losses from natural disasters caused by drought, extreme heat and insect infestations.

Monday, November 22, 2010  What kind of impact will a program targeted at installing electric car charging stations across the state have on the future of the vehicles in South Carolina?

Friday, June 11, 2010  Has the Gulf Coast oil spill influenced where you purchase gas?