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

Saturday, June 01, 2013  Now that the 2013 hurricane season has officially begun, we want to make sure your supply closet is stocked with the basics as well as the latest gear to keep your family safe and comfortable.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A state Senate Judiciary Subcommittee listened to testimoney Wednesday on a bill that would make solar panels more affordable.

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.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  A strong line of storms passed through the Midlands Wednesday.

Friday, January 25, 2013  The company building two new nuclear reactors in Fairfield County says it has laid off some workers.

Friday, June 01, 2012  The 2012 Hurricane Season is officially underway.

Monday, May 28, 2012  Hurrican season doesn't begin until late week, but that didn't stop Tropical Storm Beryl from moving ashore early Monday, bringing heavy rain and high winds to northeast Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Friday, April 06, 2012  EdVenture Children's Museum in Columbia is hosting a series of displays and talks about fuel cell energy production and consumption. University of South Carolina professor Jason Hattrick-Simpers and USC students are celebrating Engineering Day on Friday by teaching youngsters about how fuel cells work.

Monday, December 19, 2011  AP IMPACT: Survey shows more than 32 power plants to be retired because of new pollution rules

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  Williams-Brice Stadium will be a crayon box of garnet, black, orange, and purple Saturday night for the annual Carolina-Clemson football game.  This year, they'll be adding some green.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  Company spokesman Jason Walls said Tuesday the request will have to be approved by state regulators. He did not provide details of the amount, but did say new rates being requested Friday would likely go into effect in February 2012.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission says about 100 gallons of liquid waste spilled at the V.C. Summer plant operated by South Carolina Electric & Gas.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011  City of Columbia signed over operations of its Canal Hydroelectric Facility to Lockhart Power Company on Tuesday.

Friday, April 15, 2011  South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. is taking a unit at its Fairfield County nuclear plant offline as part of a scheduled refueling outage.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Few in new poll confident in US response to possible nuke crisis, but most see it as unlikely. Take our poll and share your views.