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

Yesterday at 6:30 PM  A Spartanburg mother has been sentenced to 13 years in prison in the death of her 7-year-old daughter, who was thrown from a sport utility vehicle following a high-speed chase on Interstate 85.

Yesterday at 5:55 PM  State health officials say three patients have developed hepatitis B after receiving medical injections at a North Charleston clinic.

Yesterday at 1:45 PM  The Richland County Sheriff's Department is a finalist for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.

Yesterday at 1:30 PM  Brett Parker's double murder trial was off to a late start Tuesday, but once it began, a steady flow of witnesses continued through the afternoon break.

Yesterday at 11:35 AM  After almost a quarter century, the city of Charleston is again building low-income housing in an area that was ravaged by Hurricane Hugo.

Yesterday at 11:25 AM  Spartanburg County's coroner is planning an autopsy after a man was killed by a shotgun blast to his chest.

Monday, May 20, 2013  United Airlines is again flying the 787, four months after smoldering batteries forced the plane to be grounded worldwide.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Numerous witnesses testified Monday about Bryan Capnerhurst, one of two people the state believes Brett Parker shot and killed at his Ascot Estates home in April 2012.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Newly installed U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford is out doing the business of a congressman, meeting and greeting constituents in his South Carolina district.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Christian evangelist Billy Graham may be hampered by age and declining health, but he isn't done preaching yet.

Monday, May 20, 2013  A South Carolina family is determined to never give up on finding their loved one, keeping in mind that three women held hostage for a decade were rescued in Cleveland.

Monday, May 20, 2013  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Sunday, May 19, 2013  A sendoff party was held for Miss South Carolina USA 2013 Megan Pinckney.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Richland County Sheriff Deputies responded to an aggravated assault call on the 1400 block of Head St. shortly after two Saturday morning.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Twenty-four families in northeast Richland County now have much nicer and earth-friendly homes.