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

Saturday, May 11, 2013  With all the outdoor activities this weekend, the umbrella will be a good thing to keep handy.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  An enormous storm system that dumped snow and sleet on the nation's midsection and unleashed damaging tornadoes around the Deep South began punching its way toward the Northeast on Wednesday, slowing holiday travel.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  Forecasts of snow, sleet and freezing rain threatened to complicate Christmas Day travel as several Gulf Coast states braced for a chance of twisters and powerful thunderstorms.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  While the threat of severe weather will keep thousands from being able to watch President Barack Obama accept the Democratic Nomination in Charlotte, the Midlands community has the opportunity to watch live coverage of the event in Columbia.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  The triple digit heat may be gone, but the severe weather threat has increased.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Severe storms in the Midlands have caused flooding and knocked out power for thousands.

Monday, July 09, 2012  As triple digit heat comes to an end, rain and thunderstorm chances will increase.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  There is a chance for severe weather throughout the Southeast Thursday afternoon.

Saturday, March 03, 2012  Massive thunderstorms, predicted by forecasters for days, threw off dozens of tornadoes as they raced Friday from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes.

Friday, March 02, 2012  A tornado watch is in effect until 11 p.m. in the Greenville-Spartanburg area, according to the National Weather Service.

Friday, May 27, 2011  More rain and thunderstorms are expected across South Carolina on Friday.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  Violent thunderstorms leave 13 dead in central US, days after Joplin tornado

Thursday, March 10, 2011  Get Ready For Gorgeous Weather!

Tuesday, July 27, 2010  WACH Fox Weather Anchor Justin Kier says the cells looked similar to Monday's severe storms that left a path of damage as they made their way straight through the Columbia area.

Monday, January 25, 2010  Storms that moved across South Carolina brought heavy rains, some flooding and high winds but no reports of serious damage.