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

Friday, August 03, 2012  Midlands residents are ready to go out and shop.

Friday, August 03, 2012 

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.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Shoppers in South Carolina can avoid paying taxes on everything from aprons to waders during the state's tax-free weekend. The S.C. Department of Revenue says the event was under way at 12:01 a.m. Friday and ends at midnight on Sunday.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  South Carolinians are getting ready for a busy weekend of shopping.

Thursday, August 04, 2011  The cost of sending kids back to school is up as much as 25%, but there are ways to find relief to the rising costs

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  If you’re looking to get the kids ready to head back to school, this weekend offers a tax-free way to do it.  If new technology like a computer for school is on your list, there are some things you need to know to get your money's worth.

Friday, August 06, 2010  Starting at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, shoppers were rushing to take advantage of the big tax break.

Thursday, August 05, 2010  As Midlands students dread the start of a new school year, parents are gearing up for the much anticipated tax free weekend.

Thursday, August 05, 2010  Do you plan on taking advantage of the tax free holiday that starts Friday?

Sunday, August 01, 2010  Starting Friday and running through Sunday, shoppers will be exempt from state and local taxes as they shop for school items.

Monday, August 03, 2009  The annual tax free holiday weekend is coming up Friday.