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

Monday, April 22, 2013  The City of Columbia announced the acceptance of the resignation of Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott at a news conference Monday afternoon.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Sheriff Leon Lott invited 7-year-old Richard Culliver to spend the day with deputies to get a first hand look at the department's motorcycles, tanks, robots and helicopters.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  There is finally some relief for people feeling the pain at the pump.

Monday, January 28, 2013  It will be a crowded primary ballot in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District in March with a total of 19 candidates from both parties.

Friday, November 30, 2012  A water war is bubbling up in West Columbia. People who live in the Parkwood mobile home park say the water was shut down weeks ago, but they don't know why.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Along with the record breaking high, gas prices in the Midlands have risen 5 cents over the past week to an average of $3.15 a gallon.  The national average however, has remained stable over the last 7 days at $3.43, according to the gas website.

Monday, June 18, 2012  Gas prices locally and nationally continue to delcine, however nearly 50 cents seperates the price of gas in the Columbia and the national average.

Monday, January 09, 2012  Gas prices in the Midlands are up over 10 cents again, marking increases each week over the last month, and some experts say the rise may continue to $5

Friday, April 15, 2011  A local dentist is giving back to the community.  Dr. C.S. Chrysostom performed free extractions, fillings and cleanings Friday at his West Columbia office.  The services were offered to the first 200 people who showed up.  The doctor donated his time for The Dentistry from the Heart Organization which provides free dental care to those in need.