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

9 minutes ago  Richland County deputies have arrested one person and identified two additional suspects in the "vicious beating of two teens."

Yesterday at 9:03 PM  About one in three Americans has high blood pressure, and nearly one-third don’t know it.

Yesterday at 6:29 PM  Katie Reilly is enjoying the near picture perfect day at Lake Murray with her son, but this young mother knows you can never be to safe in man-made waters.

Yesterday at 5:04 PM  Richland County Deputies are looking for the culprits in the mob beating of a young woman.

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.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Summer time is here and that means area pools are beginning to fill up with more than water.

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

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

Friday, June 14, 2013  The White House announced it had conclusive evidence that Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime used chemical weapons against opposition forces.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A cold front moved through overnight bringing seasonal temps back to the Midlands.

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.