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

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Marcus Lattimore worked out on his injured knee for NFL personnel, doing some exercises and pass-catching drills at South Carolina's pro day on Wednesday. He received loud applause from ex-teammates, coaches and NFL evaluators.

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.

Friday, February 22, 2013  After being examined by doctors at the NFL combine Friday for almost four hours, former Gamecock Marcus Lattimore is still hopeful his injures won't jeopardize his NFL career.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Former Gamecock runningback Marcus Lattimore says doctors at this week's NFL combine will be shocked by the progress is making after knee surgery.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  South Carolina football star Marcus Lattimore announced in a news conference Wednesday that he plans to forgo his senior season to enter the 2013 NFL Draft.

Monday, December 10, 2012  People familiar with the decision say injured South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore will enter the NFL draft.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  The Panthers announced they've signed free agent guard Jeremy Bridges to serve as a stop-gap for their struggling offensive line.

Friday, December 17, 2010  Kerry Wood and the Chicago Cubs have finalized a one-year, $1.5 million contract that will send the right-handed reliever back to the team he started his major league career with in 1998.