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

Monday, March 18, 2013  The state forestry commission has lifted the red flag fire alert that been issued for all of South Carolina.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  A HOT Thursday is on tap for the Midlands. High temperatures surpassing the century mark.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  Record highs were tied or set in the Midlands on Thursday.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  Rain is moving through South Carolina and the state forestry commission has lifted a red flag fire alert that had been in effect since last weekend.

Friday, February 10, 2012  The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a red flag fire alert for more than half of the state's counties.

Monday, August 08, 2011  It's another day and the National Weather Service has issued another Heat Advisory for the Midlands.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  After a welcomed break from the extreme heat, and receiving some very much needed rainfall on Monday and Tuesday, our friends heat and humidity are returning to the Midlands.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  Huge heat 'dome' traps much of United States in pressure cooker with high temps and humidity

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  Once again conditions will rise back into dangerous territory for the Midlands.  High temperatures in the upper 90s combined with dewpoints in the 70s will make a dangerous heat and humidity cocktail for the human body. Heat Index Values, or 'feels like temperatures,' above 105 degrees are hazardous to the human body.

Thursday, July 14, 2011  Highs will be cooler, but humidity will keep heat indices in the triple digits.  Northerly winds will help keep highs in the mid 90s, but humidity will still be high so heat indices will climb to around 105 degrees today.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  Cars, electronics, and haircuts all top the list of things your might not have budgeted to pay for this summer, but might need to.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  Another day of dangerous heat in much of South Carolina. Monday temperatures in Columbia topped out at 101 degrees. The SkyWACH weather team is forecasting the same for Tuesday. The heat index is expected to range from 105 to 110.

Monday, June 20, 2011  The National Weather Service has issued heat advisory for the Midlands, Pee Dee, and Lowcountry for Monday from Noon until 8 pm.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  The SkyWACH Weather Team is keeping a close eye on conditions after a long dry spell has plagued the Midlands this spring.  Forecasters say high winds aren't helping the problem.

Tuesday, June 02, 2009  Summer time in South Carolina is known for scorching heat and humidity. Dangerous for humans and potentially deadly for our four legged friends.