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

Saturday, July 28, 2012  This summer's drought and sweltering heat have been hard on corn crops, and researchers at Clemson University are looking at alternative foods for the country's cattle. While a smaller supply of corn from the Midwest is proving to be a boom for South Carolina farmers.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  Recent rains and moisture from Tropical Storm Beryl have helped to ease the drought in South Carolina.

Monday, June 04, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley has postponed a trip to the South Carolina coast to talk about getting ready for hurricanes.

Monday, June 04, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley is traveling along the South Carolina coast to talk about getting ready for hurricanes.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person died in a wreck as the remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl moved across the state.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  The remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl are forecast to move northeastward out of Georgia, skimming the South Carolina coast before heading out to sea.

Monday, May 28, 2012  Former Tropical Storm Beryl has become a depression with winds dying down.

Monday, May 28, 2012  Tropical Storm Beryl threatens to snarl Memorial Day traffic after making landfall in Florida

Sunday, May 27, 2012  Tropical Storm Beryl is close to making landfall in the southeastern U.S. as coastal areas are already starting to feel the impact of heavy rains and strong winds.