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

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Beekeeper called to remove hive of 60,000 bees from Utah cabin, a 6-hour job for $600

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  A Myrtle Beach woman has been arrested after North Carolina deputies say she led them on a high-speed chase and said she'd stop in exchange for cash.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  A Sumter woman has gone above and beyond to help people in New York  that are struggling after Hurricane Sandy.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  An organization that works to help sexual assault victims is asking for a helping hand from the community.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  A medical supply company is closing its plant in Oconee County, eliminating nearly 600 jobs.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Midlands parents as they can expect to pay as much as 6 percent more to send their children to grades K-12 this year.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  A judge has set a $525,000 bond for a man who authorities say poured bleach into the water tanks of a kidney dialysis machine in West Columbia as revenge against his employer.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  A suspended employee of a West Columbia medical clinic was arrested Wednesday after employees at the clinic found that the water supply for dialysis machines operated at the facility had been contaminated with chlorine bleach last month.

Monday, July 16, 2012  A midlands ministry calls on the community to help students get back to school with the basic essentials.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Private supply ship, SpaceX Dragon, rockets toward space station, opens new era of spaceflight

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Last week the Food and Drug Administration told the New York Times the drug Methotrexate is in short supply nationally. The drug is used to treat leukemia.

Monday, July 18, 2011  Volunteers are marking storm drains Columbia to remind people that any waste that goes into them could end up in their water supply.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011  Columbia police say the male suspect entered from a neighboring building that is under construction at Sally Beauty Supply on Patterson Road.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  The earthquake and tsunami in Japan is having an impact on manufacturing worldwide, creating shortages of replacement parts and assembled goods.

Thursday, January 13, 2011  The American Red Cross says they missed out on 21 blood drives in addition to their regular donation centers being closed.  They're urging everyone to donate if they are able.