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

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Dozens of children will benefit from the fundraising efforts of a Midlands high school.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A newer non-traditional way of healthcare is giving patients more one on one time with the doctor and cuts down on long term costs.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Powerball jackpot has grown to its third largest size ever. It sits at $350 million for this Wednesday's drawing.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Over 25 Columbia-Richland firefighters responded to an apartment fire off Garners Ferry early Friday morning.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Prosecutors say an Orangeburg County sheriff's deputy was justified when he shot and killed a suspect who was using a shovel in what was called a "threatening manner."

Thursday, May 02, 2013  The Historic Columbia Foundation hosted their annual Historic Preservation Awards at City Art in the Vista.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Marriage equality supporters joining one another Tuesday, not in matrimony, but to support a new bill protecting that would protect against discrimination in the workplace.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  More tough choices ahead for farmers, cities as New Mexico grapples with third year of drought

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Experts say bond with brother may have helped draw younger suspect into Boston bomb plot

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Nearly 400 workers who received layoff notices from the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce can apply for jobs within the restructured agency.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Volunteers are gathering this week to make a Columbia home more energy efficient.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  New Mexico slaughterhouse becomes ground zero in emotional debate over horse slaughter

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Haley touring the Barnwell County career center and announcing a partnership between Savannah River Remediation and Barnwell County School Districts.

Friday, April 05, 2013  A new exhibit showcasing spacecrafts and aliens is opening this weekend in Myrtle Beach, but if you can't wait until your next vacation, the UFO Welcome Center is just a short trip up Interstate 26 in Bowman.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  South Carolina will have to wait a few more days before experiencing a close encounter with unidentified flying objects.