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

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.

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

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Columbia Blowfish have chosen former major league pitcher Jonathan Johnson as their new head coach as the team gets ready for what will likely be its last season at Capital City Stadium.

Saturday, December 01, 2012  Trey Rogers ran for 110 yards and scored five rushing touchdowns and Trey Samuel added 274 yards rushing and two scores as Hartsville defeated Union County 62-27 in the Class 3A state championship Saturday night.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  An emotional 2012 season for the Hartsville football team will come to an end Saturday when the Red Foxes take on Union County for the Class AAA State Championship at Williams-Brice Stadium.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  A police officer in South Carolina thinks he was fired because he wrote a speeding ticket to Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  There will be a few changes to traffic patterns near Williams-Brice Stadium on University of South Carolina game days this football season.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  South Carolina reserve quarterback Tanner McEvoy was arrested in North Carolina and charged with speeding and driving after consuming while under age 21.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  The Columbia Blowfish are looking for a new home for their baseball club and it could be in Lexington county.

Monday, September 19, 2011  The University of South Carolina acknowledged it received a notice of allegations from the NCAA Monday.  The letter includes the results of an investigation that began more than a year ago, into discounted rates for USC athletes at the Whitney Hotel and extra benefits for athletes through a mentoring foundation.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011  NASCAR points leader Kyle Busch has had his driver's license suspended in a case stemming from his high-speed joy ride in a luxury car.

Monday, July 11, 2011  The school announced the choice as host Monday. It says the men's and women's meet will be held on Oct. 29 at Musser Farms, a peach orchard that was first used for cross country last fall.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Qatar's emir to seek country's views on holding winter or summer World Cup

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  Calhoun County High School Wide Receiver Shamier Jeffery signed a letter of intent to play with the University of South Carolina Wednesday morning.

Thursday, January 20, 2011  Davis Love III selected US Ryder Cup captain for 2012 event at Medinah outside Chicago