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

Yesterday at 8:36 PM  The sky is the limit for A'ja Wilson and she continues to climb the ladder. On Sunday, the Heathwood Hall star was named to the 2013 USA Basketball Women's U19 World Championship team.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Drew Barker, one of the top-rated quarterbacks in the class of 2014, has spurned South Carolina to play for his home-state Kentucky Wildcats.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  South Carolina will open the 2015 season against North Carolina at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  For the second time in four years, a South Carolina Gamecock has been named "Mr. Irrelevant."

Saturday, April 27, 2013  Latest local picks in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The San Francisco 49ers select Marcus Lattimore with the 131st overall pick in the 4th round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Houston Texans have selected South Carolina safety D.J. Swearinger in the second round of the NFL draft.  He was the No. 57 pick overall.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Former Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins' decision to leave school a year early is paying off. The Houston Texans have selected him with the 27th overall pick in the NFL draft.

Monday, April 22, 2013  After one season as an associate head coach for the South Carolina men's basketball team, reports indicate Brad Underwood has been hired as the new head coach at Stephen F. Austin State.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Former Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins has denied his involvement in a trashed hotel room registered in his name at February's NFL combine.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Former Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins' draft status may be in jeopardy after reports have linked him to a trashed hotel room at February's NFL combine in Indianapolis.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Youth Movement: 14-year-old who is youngest to play Masters birdies 18 to finish at 1-over 73

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Injured running back Marcus Lattimore is slated to take part in the South Carolina football program's annual pro timing day at Williams-Brice Stadium on Wednesday. Lattimore is not yet cleared to do all-out sprints but is expected to participate.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Harry Parone Stadium at Spring Valley High School has been selected as the winner of the Pioneer Athletics 2012 Fields of Excellence Award.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Injured running back Marcus Lattimore will attend South Carolina's pro day on March 27, although he won't run in any drills for NFL personnel attending the session.