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

2 hours, 27 minutes ago  State health officials say three patients have developed hepatitis B after receiving medical injections at a North Charleston clinic.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The cold temperatures have left the Midlands but the flu virus is still here.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Officials are disinfecting a Greenville school after a 5-year-old student went home sick and died hours later.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Authorities say a 23-year-old Hanahan man threw his 5-month-old son to the ground because he wouldn't stop crying, then waited two days before getting the boy medical help.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Heart disease is the number one killer of women.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  The Department of Health and Environmental Control reported the first case of fungal meningitis in South Carolina Thursday.

Friday, September 28, 2012  South Carolina health officials are hoping to raise awareness of efforts to wipe out rabies.

Monday, July 30, 2012  Three men in the Midlands have been diagnosed with West Nile Virus, according to the Department of Health and Environmental Control.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  South Carolina Education Superintendent Mick Zais has been released from the hospital after treatment for flu-like symptoms.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  South Carolina Education Superintendent Mick Zais remains in a Columbia hospital with flu-like symptoms.

Thursday, April 01, 2010  A dozen middle school teachers called in sick with Norovirus-like symptoms.