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

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Low income residents in one apartment complex are getting help to beat the heat.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  A new meter maid statue is in downtown Columbia.

Monday, July 18, 2011  Volunteers are marking storm drains Columbia to remind people that any waste that goes into them could end up in their water supply.

Monday, May 16, 2011  Pleasant to start, stormy to end for Monday

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  Most of the storms have already moved offshore, but there are numerous reports of downed trees and power lines across the area.  Officials are working to clear trees and debris in many places.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  A cold front has brought cooler temps, drier air, and helped lower the pollen count

Friday, April 29, 2011  The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado in rural Calhoun County during Thursday's severe storms.  Other areas saw winds in excess of 60 miles per hour, more possible tornados, damaging winds, heavy rain and hail, along with impressive lightning.

Thursday, April 21, 2011  A disturbance in the Atlantic is catching the eye of forecasters at the National Hurricane Center.

Saturday, April 16, 2011  A storm that rocked much of the nation over the past few days is now impacting parts of the Midlands.  A line of strong to severe thunderstorms is working its way through the southern and eastern Midlands.  Heavy rain, damaging winds and a tornado were reported with this line stretching from Orangeburg to Lee county.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011  A cold front is moving through the area and will push rain and storm chances out.

Monday, March 28, 2011  The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for Fairfield, Kershaw and Lee counties through Tuesday morning.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011  As the last remnants of a wintry mix fall on the Midlands, ice accumulation, slick roadways and power outages continue to impact various communities.

Sunday, January 09, 2011  Due to the potential impacts from the approaching storm system, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division is providing safety suggestions to South Carolinians.

Monday, May 03, 2010  The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the portions of the Midlands until 10 pm Monday.  Meanwhile, the NWS confirms that an EF1 tornado touched down in Fairfield County Monday morning.

Thursday, July 30, 2009  Hearing delayed for white supremacist accused of killing Holocaust museum guard in DC