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

Yesterday at 8:40 AM  Swarm of tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma mobile home park ravaged by twister

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  After a record low temps Tuesday morning, above average temps return Wednesday

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Beaufort is going crazy for Candice Glover, a top five finalist on this season of American Idol.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Two struggling families got a very special homecoming Friday.

Friday, March 08, 2013  The planet was slowly cooling for thousands of years until an unprecedented reversal in the 20th century.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  South Carolina's wildlife agency gathered a team of scientists more than a year ago to study what could happen if temperatures in the state continue to warm, but have never released their report.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Ice sculptures rely on cool temperatures to keep from melting, so you might think record breaking high temperatures over the past week would slow a sculptor's business.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The record high temperatures are not ideal for the atmosphere.

Saturday, December 22, 2012  A non-profit organization is giving back to those in need.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission and the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission are teaming up to make senior citizens’ holiday season a little brighter and warmer.

Monday, October 08, 2012  The outcome of Saturday's game wasn't the biggest surprise for the Faile family of the Lancaster County town of Kershaw.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  As days get shorter and nights become chillier, the annual fall foliage show is getting under way in the Southern Appalachians.

Sunday, July 08, 2012  High temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees on Sunday.

Friday, June 29, 2012  The Carolinas are bracing for multiple days of temperatures above 100 degrees as a ridge of high pressure pushes warm, moist air in from the Gulf of Mexico.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  A mild winter and early spring could mean a plentiful peach crop for South Carolina this year.