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

Yesterday at 10:40 PM  The University of South Carolina football program has picked up a key recruit who says he chose the school not only for its athletics, but also its academics.  But, what Arden Key said about the school is being interpreted different ways.

Yesterday at 3:22 PM  NASCAR driver Mike Harmon has turned himself in to authorities in North Carolina after warrants were issued for him and a business partner.

Yesterday at 3:05 PM  Three years after a complete repaving project, Daytona International Speedway is getting a revamped frontstretch that will enhance the "fan experience."

Monday, June 17, 2013  The Southeastern Conference has honored both the South Carolina and Tennessee football teams for their conduct after Gamecock runningback Marcus Lattimore suffered a severe injury last fall.

Monday, June 17, 2013  South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is holding a sneaker drive this week to help needy and homeless children. She recently got involved in an initiative called Inner Sole.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The South Carolina Gamecocks couldn't hold on to a two run sixth inning lead and fell just short of another trip to the College World Series in Omaha.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The Gamecocks and the Tar Heels will have to wait until Tuesday to see who will earn a trip to Omaha.

Sunday, June 09, 2013  Jordan Montgomery twirled a four-hit shutout and the South Carolina offense parlayed eight hits, nine walks and five stolen bases into eight runs, as the Gamecocks cruised to an 8-0 win over North Carolina in Game 2 of the best-of-3 Super Regional Series at Boshamer Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  Freshman Skye Bolt hit a game-winning RBI single through the right side in the ninth inning to lift North Carolina past South Carolina 6-5 Saturday in the opener of the NCAA super regional best-of-3 series.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  South Carolina senior pitcher Tyler Webb was chosen by the New York Yankees in the 10th round of the 2013 MLB Draft on Friday.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Rain and bad weather from Tropical Storm Andrea has forced the postponement of Friday's opener between No. 1 overall seed North Carolina and South Carolina in their best-of-3 NCAA super regional series.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Gamecock baseball signee and former Lexington High School standout Nick Ciuffo was chosen 21st overall by Tampa Bay in the Major League Baseball draft on Thursday night.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  South Carolina is a legitimate national title contender according to football guru Phil Steele.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  University of South Carolina head men's basketball coach Frank Martin has hired former Tulane and Miami coach Perry Clark as an assistant on the Gamecock coaching staff.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  All USC sophomore first baseman Kyle Martin has done since entering the program in 2012 is wait for an opportunity.