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

Yesterday at 8:55 AM  Two men have been sentenced to prison for their guilty pleas in the stabbing death of the uncle of one of the men in Murrells Inlet.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The South Carolina Department of Revenue helping some last minute tax filers by hosting a tax form drive- thru.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The Federal Aviation Administration is keeping three of South Carolina's smaller airport towers open until early May.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Beaufort County officials are worried about the closure of the Hilton Head Island Airport tower before this year's RBC Heritage golf tournament next month.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  A man has died after being stabbed in the chest at an apartment in Orangeburg.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Authorities say the uncle of a 7-month-old girl is charged with homicide by child abuse after the infant died at a Greenville hospital.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  A Summerville family has snagged a 12-foot alligator on Lake Moultrie.

Monday, June 25, 2012  Authorities arrested a Maryland man accused of killing his girlfriend by shooting her in the back of the head on Sunday.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Authorities say it's unclear whether neighborhood dogs were responsible for the mauling death of a 2-year-old in Mount Pleasant last weekend.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Richland County's top law officer is inviting people from across the area to come together and talk about ways to prevent crime.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  8 killed, 1 wounded in shooting at hair salon in sedate Southern California beach community

Monday, January 10, 2011  Amid calls to soften political tone, shooter's motivation increasingly unclear

Tuesday, May 05, 2009  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Richland County deputies say a man shot and killed his 19-year-old pregnant niece after an argument. Authorities say 49-year-old Dennis Morgan was arrested Tuesday a few minutes after he drove away following the shooting in a parking lot of a suburban Columbia apartment complex.

Tuesday, May 05, 2009  (WACH) Richland County Sheriff's Spokesperson, Lt. Chris Cowan reports a  fatal shooting  at Spring Valley Apartments on Sparkleberry Lane in Northeast Richland County.  Officials say a 19 year old woman was shot and later died at a local hospital.  The suspect is believed to be an uncle of the victim.  The identity of the victim and the suspect remain unknown at this time.  WACH FOX News will provide additional details as they become available.

Friday, April 17, 2009  A startling number to report 10 people have died in Lexington County house fires since the end of January, that's the most in the state. The latest victim died early Thursday morning. It happened just after 3:00 on Valley Stream Road. By the time crews arrived flames engulfed the home, a scene especially hard for one firefighter.