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

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Updated with video: Severe storms hit Midwest with snow, ice and damaging winds

Friday, March 29, 2013  The Carowinds theme park on the South Carolina-North Carolina state line has opened for 2013.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley is asking the U.S. Small Business Administration to declare Horry County a disaster area following last weekend's fire that destroyed more than 100 homes near Myrtle Beach.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Authorities say a fire that destroyed more than 100 homes in a Myrtle Beach condominium complex was likely set by someone.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The state forestry commission has lifted the red flag fire alert that been issued for all of South Carolina.

Friday, March 08, 2013  As we wrap up Severe Weather Awareness Week, we want to make sure you are all set up to stay connected. In sudden severe weather, such as a tornado or flash flood, your best defence is being informed and having a plan in place for your family.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Columbia Fire officials have ruled an early morning apartment fire that occurred Wednesay accidental.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  A strong line of storms passed through the Midlands Wednesday.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  The city of Columbia has expired two boil water advisories.

Friday, December 21, 2012  The storm, part of a system that began in the Rockies earlier in the week, led airlines to cancel more than 1,000 flights Thursday

Monday, October 15, 2012  Tropical Storm Rafael is expected to reach hurricane strength in the Atlantic later in the day.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  Tropical Storm Patty formed Thursday afternoon east of the Bahamas to become the sixteenth named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

Monday, September 24, 2012  The Carowinds amusement park on the North Carolina-South Carolina state line has shut down its new WindSeeker rides for safety checks.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Tropical Storm Gordon has formed in the Atlantic but is expected to move away from the United States.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Carowinds has reopened its new WindSeeker ride a day after it had stranded about two dozen riders high in the sky.