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

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Police reports and court documents paint a picture of a young man who appears to have made a fatally flawed decision in the heat of the moment.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Fort Jackson is playing host to two days of Special Olympics competition in swimming, softball and bowling.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  'Why not live truthfully?': NBA's Jason Collins comes out, prompted in part by Boston bombings

Saturday, April 27, 2013  Many were excited to see Marcus Lattimore's name finally be announced in the 4th round of the  2013 NFL Draft.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Roller Derby is a growing sport giving ladies of the Columbia Quad-Squad much more than a work-out.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Spirited 8-year-old boy, restaurant manager identified as victims in Boston Marathon bombing

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The University of South Carolina’s College of Hospitality, Retail and Sports Management lecture series will feature the president of the Carolina Panthers.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  University of South Carolina officials are investigating after a Clemson Tiger paw was spraypainted at the 30-yard line inside Williams-Brice Stadium.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Kenneth Ebener, a West Columbia judge, completed the 2013 Boston Marathon before the explosions Monday afternoon.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Updated with comments from President Barack Obama.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley is heading to Hilton Head Island to take part in opening ceremonies for the RBC Heritage golf tournament.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  In 1947, nothing said America like baseball, apple pie, and segregation. That is, until Jack Roosevelt Robinson stepped up to the plate and knocked the leather off of some dusty white balls.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Rick Hoyt has run, biked and swum with his father in 1,092 races — including 252 triathlons, 70 marathons and 95 half-marathons — over the past 34 years, including a wartime race in El Salvador in which they had to be escorted by armed men.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Some state lawmakers are presenting measures that would change who oversees high school sports.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  In just a few weeks, NASCAR fans will be tuning into Fox to see the Southern 500 from Darlington. Some lucky players have a chance courtesy of the "Lady in Black."