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

Friday, April 05, 2013  Can concrete float?  Engineering students from the University of South Carolina are hoping the answer is yes, as they compete  in the American Society of Civil Engineers' regional conference on Friday.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Officials at Patriots Point are proposing spending up to $5 million to make the 20th Century aircraft carrier USS Yorktown a floating museum that will better attract 21st Century visitors

Monday, December 03, 2012  Authorities say an 8-year-old girl was run over after falling from a float in the Murrells Inlet Christmas parade.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Preparations are underway for the Cockfest Pep Rally and Concert Thursday night, as well as Homecoming Parade and the Step Show Friday. Don't forget the big football game against Arkansas Saturday at noon.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  A woman's body has been found floating in a pond in Mount Pleasant.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  Authorities say a 47-year-old man drowned in Lake Hartwell as he tried to retrieve his grandson's float which had drifted away.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  As the warm summer months get closer safety officials are urging the public to be careful on Midlands’rivers.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  Midlands teen is being celebrated in the Pasadena Rose Parade, for giving the gift of life to 7 people.

Monday, May 31, 2010  Israeli police say 16 pro-Palestinian activists have been sent to jail after a deadly confrontation on board an aid flotilla headed to the blockaded Gaza Strip.

Thursday, October 15, 2009  Updated at 5:58 p.m. CDT - Boy was apparently hiding in a cardboard box in the garage attic.

Saturday, May 23, 2009  The skies over northern South Carolina will be full of hot air balloons this weekend.