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

In today's edition of WACH FOX News on the Net Richland County leaders are set to discuss a sales tax proposal that would generate money for road improvements and the county's struggling bus system.

We've also got the latest on Palmetto Idol Kristen Williams' audition in front of American Idol Judges in Charlotte, plus Governor Nikki Haley shares a plan to create more jobs in the state.

Forecaster Garrett Bedenbaugh also takes a look at how long the heat will stick around.