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

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  Richland County deputies have arrested one person and identified two additional suspects in the "vicious beating of two teens."

Monday, June 17, 2013  The Lexington County Coroner has released the name of the teenager killed on Interstate 20 on Saturday.

Friday, June 14, 2013  A missing Kershaw County teen has been found dead, according to Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Tipsters who report drunken drivers in Columbia can get a $100 reward under a new initiative.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  As if the heat wasn`t enough, severe weather is possible for the Midlands Wednesday afternoon and evening as well as Thursday evening.

Monday, June 10, 2013  A shooting in downtown Columbia leaves two men in the hospital.

Monday, June 10, 2013  A tornado watch is in effect for the Midlands until 10 p.m. Monday.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  Two women authorities say were killed during a Clarendon County man's crime spree are being laid to rest. Separate funeral services are scheduled on Saturday for 81-year-old Sadie Brown and 65-year-old Maybell White.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Three suspected burglars are in jail after a woman shot at them when they broke into her house.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  According to Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, at about 11:30 Saturday night Michael Vann shot and killed Cedric L. Blackwell, 23, shooting him multiple times in the upper body. Lott said the two had an ongoing feud, and had been fighting earlier in the day.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The first ever Dressed to the CaNines event was a "howling" good time for a good cause Wednesday at Tapp's Arts Center.