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

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Firefighters see the highest rate of grilling fires during the summer months.

Friday, May 17, 2013  About 1,500 members of the South Carolina Army National Guard are taking part in five days of training involving potential responses to a natural disaster.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  It will cost less than projected to clean hazardous chemicals and liquids from the aging aircraft carrier USS Yorktown in Charleston Harbor.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Authorities say a 20-year-old Clemson University student has been found dead at an off-campus apartment.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  DHEC has been investigating where the material came from and how it can be removed.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  Forecasts of snow, sleet and freezing rain threatened to complicate Christmas Day travel as several Gulf Coast states braced for a chance of twisters and powerful thunderstorms.

Monday, November 12, 2012  A University of Kentucky geologist says the 4.3 magnitude earthquake that shook eastern Kentucky over the weekend was too deep to be induced by the region's underground mining activity.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Whether you are bringing your pet along to trick-or-treate or including your dog or cat in a spooky celebration, here are a few tips to keep your four-legged friend safe and happy this Halloween.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Sheriffs in five South Carolina counties are offering people a chance to turn in explosives, no questions asked.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  The University of South Carolina has moved some students after finding mold in a dorm.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Special license plates that recognize South Carolina's veterans, active military personnel and their parents are among dozens of new plate designs authorized by legislators.

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

Sunday, May 13, 2012  Federal regulators say a Columbia plant that makes nuclear reactor fuel has not followed through on safety recommendations made nine years ago.

Thursday, April 12, 2012  A free community shred day and e-waste recycling event is being held in Irmo Thursday.

Friday, March 09, 2012  Columbia firefighters are battling a very large mulch fire on West Shady Grove Road, near the Ballentine area.