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

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Greenville will be getting a trampoline park attraction this summer.

Friday, March 08, 2013  As we wrap up Severe Weather Awareness Week, we want to make sure you are all set up to stay connected. In sudden severe weather, such as a tornado or flash flood, your best defence is being informed and having a plan in place for your family.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Severe storms in the Midlands have caused flooding and knocked out power for thousands.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Thousands of people in the Midlands are without power after severe storms hit the area Sunday.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  According to the Columbia-Richland Fire Department lightning sparked a house fire in Blythewood Thursday afternoon as storms moved through the Midlands.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Authorities say a man has survived after being struck by lightning in Pawleys Island.

Friday, March 02, 2012  A mentally disabled man who spent nearly 30 years on South Carolina's death row is getting a bail hearing in Greenwood because of a single strand of hair.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  Ask just about anyone around the Midlands if they want to see rain, and the answer is usually a resounding 'yes!'  Thunderstorms and rain showers will continue to soak the Midlands Tuesday.  The problem is that some areas may see too much rain, in the form of flash flooding.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  A 58-year-old Seneca man was recovering at a hospital Wednesday after he says he was struck by lightning for the sixth time.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  Five landscapers working outside during thunderstorms Tuesday were struck by lightning, according to officials.  Columbia fire officials say one person was hospitalized with minor injuries after a tree the crew was working under was hit by lightning around 3 p.m.

Thursday, June 23, 2011  An approaching cold front will continue to spark off severe thunderstorms across the Midlands Thursday afternoon and evening.  Keep a close eye on the radar.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  Two lines of severe thunderstorms rolled through the Midlands Tuesday evening.  The initial line impacted the northern and western Midlands while the second line impact the central and southern Midlands.

Saturday, June 18, 2011  The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the second time this weekend.  Sunday's watch includes every county in the Midlands except Aiken.  The watch is in place until 8pm Sunday.

Thursday, June 16, 2011  More than 1,600 SCE&G customers remain without power Thursday after a line of severe thunderstorms pushed through the Midlands Wednesday evening downing trees and power lines. As of 1 p.m. the majority of customers without power are in Aiken, Allendale, Colleton, Fairfield and Richland counties.

Sunday, June 05, 2011  As a frontal boundary pushes the state, isolated severe thunderstorms are firing off across South Carolina.