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

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Fifteen students selected to participate in the Latino Teen Film Festival gathered Sunday afternoon to present their projects to family and friends.

Friday, June 14, 2013  There hasn't been a happy tune playing over the last several weeks in South Congaree.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Pools, playgrounds, sporting events, and a lot of outdoor activity will be on the to-do list for some as the summer begins. However, staying hydrated and beating the heat will also be at the top of the list as summer temperatures rise.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  Simon Jacob was one of many men who attended the Real Men Get Real on Health event, hosted by Palmetto Health Baptist.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Landon Goodwin is in his third year at Visions Basketball Camp in Lugoff-Elgin.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  State agents are investigating how Sumter High School conducted a standardized test this spring.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  South Carolina's school districts may be able to sell advertisements on activity buses next school year.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Getting a good job after college could be harder than college itself. There were 284,000 college graduates working for minimum wage in the past year, according to the Labor Department.

Monday, April 22, 2013  For three decades in South Carolina a single test has determined whether a student will walk away from high school with a diploma. A new bill in legislature would change that.

Friday, April 19, 2013  A simulated drunk driving crash at Ridge View High School was not a pretty sight Friday, but organizers say it was necessary to drive home their lesson -- don't drink and drive on prom night.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Men across the Midlands slip in heels for a good cause.