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

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The cold temperatures have left the Midlands but the flu virus is still here.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Strawberry farmers in northern South Carolina are worried about the cold.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Spring may have officially started at 7:02 a.m. Wednesday, but Mother Nature did not get the memo.

Friday, January 25, 2013  If temperatures stay low in the Midlands, February 16 is going to be a very chilly day for some brave folks going plunging for a good cause.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  24 inches of snow fell near the border of Sumter and Clarendon counties on February 9th, 1973; that is the largest 24-hour snowfall event in state history.  Not an inch of snow has fallen this winter in the Midlands and that is good news for those in the lawn care business.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  When temperatures drop, the risk of house fires increases. According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is the leading cause of home fires.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) -- On the heels of the second warmest year on record, the start of 2012 will make a statement by dropping temperatures into the dangerously cold category.

Friday, October 28, 2011  Wall Street protesters rush to prepare as cold weather sets in; 'Our Valley Forge moment'

Thursday, October 13, 2011  With overnight lows dropping into the 40s, it may be the right time to start getting your plants ready for cooler weather.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  Riverbanks Zoo Employees say they are working overtime to help keep their animal residents warm.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  Wildlife officials say last winter's cold weather has hurt the white shrimp and spotted sea trout populations off the South Carolina coast.

Monday, March 01, 2010  The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reported Sunday that hotel occupancy rates were off about 7 percent from Jan. 10 through Feb. 20 compared with the same period last year.

Friday, January 08, 2010  The Post and Courier of Charleston reports Friday the fall season of commercial shrimping will end Monday night, nearly two weeks early.

Wednesday, January 06, 2010  On Tuesday WACH FOX News brought you the story of 82-year old Mary Marks who was left in the cold after SCE&G determined her heater was leaking potentially lethal levels of carbon monoxide into her home.

Monday, January 04, 2010  Winter weather drops record snow and closes schools in East, sends its chill south