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

2 hours, 18 minutes ago  The annual South Carolina Book Festival continued Saturday.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  The Oliver Gospel Mission celebrated 125 years of service to the Midlands homeless Thursday.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Diabetes is a growing epidemic across the country and here in the Midlands

Saturday, February 09, 2013  This weekend, a celebration of "everything woman" will take place in downtown Columbia.

Monday, January 21, 2013  The World Beer Festival was held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Six new members were inducted in the Richland County Hall of Fame.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  Information technology has quickly become one of the more popular fields of study at the University of South Carolina and educators are hoping the rest of the region will catch on to the growing need for experts in the integrated information technology field.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  Local charities and designers flock to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center to give back.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  The Pawmetto Lifeline 2011 Fur Ball is taking place Saturday October 15th, and promises a night of food, entertainment, and fund raising.

Saturday, September 17, 2011  Women from across the Midlands coming to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center to get life saving information.

Sunday, September 11, 2011  First responders are getting the heroes' treatment in South Carolina as a memorial is dedicated to them in Columbia on the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  A pair of F-16 Fighting Falcon jets from the 169th Fighter Wing will make a pass over the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in downtown Columbia at low altitude Sunday around 3 p.m.  Officials want to prevent concerns that might come up on, Sept. 11, a highly sensitive day to many.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Officials discussed the game at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. This year's game takes place on Sept. 3 at Benedict's Charlie W. Johnson Stadium. The Palmetto Capital City marks its 10th anniversary this season.

Monday, July 11, 2011  U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint is hosting a forum in South Carolina for candidates vying to be the 2012 Republican presidential nominee.  DeMint said Monday the American Principles Project is sponsoring the September 5 forum at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.