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

Friday, March 08, 2013  New TSA policy allowing small knives and bats on airliners fuels growing protest

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A buzz is growing around Columbia about a new business coming to Five Points.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Bacteria, drought, heavy crop load: It's been a disappointing year for the citrus crop in Florida

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A bill aimed at growing the film industry in South Carolina is headed to the Senate floor.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Marijuana legalization in 2 states prompts state gardening dilemma, private sector opportunity

Monday, February 18, 2013  Discovery network exploring marijuana for 2 new TV series, 'Weed Country' and 'Pot Cops'

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  The superintendent of the statewide charter school district says he needs at least $12 million just to keep up with the system's growing student population.

Friday, January 11, 2013  A company that makes plastic closures for beverages, food and motor oil and agriculture is expanding its plant in Cherokee County.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  A Midlands mother is talking to her children about the massive shooting in Newtown, Conn.

Saturday, December 01, 2012  Although the spirit of the season is the same, it's a tale of two Carolinas when it comes to growing Christmas trees.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Bear hunting season is opening in three South Carolina counties.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  The hippest thing you can do this Thanksgiving is to include locally grown, whole produce on your menu.

Sunday, November 18, 2012  The 2012 Fall Fest is happening on Sunday.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Honda is moving production of its two-seat all-terrain vehicles from a plant in Mexico to its Timmonsville facility, adding 65 new jobs.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  The S.C. Peanut Board shed light on the peanut's growing role in the state with daily cooking demonstrations at the 2012 South Carolina State Fair.