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

Yesterday at 9:00 AM  Veterans of the World War II-era aircraft carrier USS Franklin are scheduled to hold their final reunion in South Carolina.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A 54-year-old Greenville man has been arrested and charged in a hit and run that killed a man and his stepson earlier this week.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Investigators are looking for a driver who struck and killed a man and his stepson as they rode a dirt bike in Greenville, then drove away.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Three men have been arrested  in connection with a series of copper thefts in Richland County and more arrests could be coming.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  A man who crashed his car into a small tree Wednesday died after the vehicle caught fire, according to the Richland County coroner.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  A state trooper from Florence is the South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year for saving a life when he thought he was just going to be writing a ticket for running a red light.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Investigators with the Richland County Sheriff's Department say copper thieves have vandalized nine local churches.

Friday, March 08, 2013  As we wrap up Severe Weather Awareness Week, we want to make sure you are all set up to stay connected. In sudden severe weather, such as a tornado or flash flood, your best defence is being informed and having a plan in place for your family.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Columbia Fire officials have ruled an early morning apartment fire that occurred Wednesay accidental.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  A hit-and-run collision that occurred near Orangeburg County is under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Last weekend's snowfall knocked public broadcasting off the air temporarily in the Greenville and Spartanburg areas.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Parking companies unleash new weapons as bunnies take toll on cars at Denver airport

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Police in Union have arrested three burglary suspects after the men tried to convert $700 in stolen change into cash at a grocery store.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Crews are working to restore electric service across South Carolina after a powerful winter storm moved across the state.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Roaming cows knock over flags, veterans' markers, eat flowers at Massachusetts cemetery