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

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Sparkleberry Country Fair kicks off this Saturday, and officials started the celebration with a tree planting ceremony.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Tonight, the Midland's longest running gallery crawl is going to get started with the 22nd annual Artista Vista in downtown Columbia.

Monday, April 08, 2013  It's getting warmer, which means fun days in the sun are ahead.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  It has been a busy week at the Springdale Race Course, as the finishing touches are underway for the 81st Carolina Cup.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Here is your Morning WACH for Thursday, March 21, 2013:

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Actor and musician Gary Sinise is returning to the South Carolina coast this summer for another concert to support wounded veterans.

Friday, February 15, 2013  More than 400 music students are attending the University of South Carolina's 36th annual band clinic.

Saturday, February 09, 2013  This weekend, a celebration of "everything woman" will take place in downtown Columbia.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Rock Hill police are looking for a second suspect in a home invasion death last weekend.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  A group on Folly Beach is launching an effort to bring limited drinking back to the beach southwest of Charleston.

Saturday, November 17, 2012  Fort Jackson officials urge nearby residents not to be alarmed by noise this weekend.

Friday, September 28, 2012  After a weekend of violence in Columbia's Five Points, an online petition and Facebook Group are bringing people together to help stop unwarranted violence in the area.

Friday, September 28, 2012  In response to the violent weekend in Five Points, Columbia city leaders are vowing to stake a stand against businesses that serve alcohol to underage individuals as well as bars that over serve alcohol.

Friday, September 28, 2012  The recent violence in Five Points has people who live there questioning the area's safety.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Veterans wounded while fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan are returning to the South Carolina coast for the Lt. Dan Weekend. About 75 wounded vets and their caretakers are spending the week at Palm Key near Beaufort.