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

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Rafael becomes the ninth hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Tropical Storm Gordon has formed in the Atlantic but is expected to move away from the United States.

Saturday, July 28, 2012  This summer's drought and sweltering heat have been hard on corn crops, and researchers at Clemson University are looking at alternative foods for the country's cattle. While a smaller supply of corn from the Midwest is proving to be a boom for South Carolina farmers.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  Passengers on a Bermuda cruise will have a brief chance to see a bit of the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Friday, May 20, 2011  TV's Stephen Colbert is in his native Charleston preparing to skipper a boat in the OnDeck Charleston to Bermuda Race.

Friday, August 27, 2010  Hurricane Danielle reaches Category 4 strength over the Atlantic with 135 mph winds

Thursday, August 26, 2010  Danielle's maximum sustained winds increased Thursday to 105 mph and additional strengthening is expected.

Friday, August 06, 2010  Authorities have closed beaches across Bermuda, warning of high winds and dangerous surf as Tropical Storm Colin swirls over the Atlantic toward the British territory.

Friday, August 21, 2009  Hurricane Bill set to drench Bermuda; US East Coast warned of dangerous waves, riptides

Thursday, August 20, 2009  Bermuda prepares for Hurricane Bill.

Thursday, June 11, 2009  4 Chinese Muslims detained at Guantanamo have been freed to live in Bermuda