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

Yesterday at 11:23 PM  As the weather temperatures continue to rise, so does the concern about kids being left in hot cars.

Friday, May 17, 2013  What is it about mail carriers that gets dogs so riled up? The number of postal workers bitten by dogs so far this year in the state is inching very close to the total number of attacks last year.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Indy Grits has quickly and quietly become the coolest event in our famously hot city.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  New York City Jack Russell terrier undergoes surgery to remove $1.11 in pennies he swallowed

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Veterinarians and animal rescue organizations are generally on the same page when it comes to helping animals, but a newly proposed bill has the groups on opposing sides.

Monday, February 04, 2013  The death of South Congaree Police Department K-9 Officer Enzo is a reminder that cancer can even affect our four legged friends.

Friday, February 01, 2013  A demonstration by individuals with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals took place in Columbia Friday to help promote getting animals spayed or neutered.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The Columbia Fire Department received six lifesaving pet oxygen mask kits from local pet owners Monday morning.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Updated with video: Man recants story that Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash had sex with him as a teenage boy.

Monday, November 12, 2012  A story that began four years ago, of 49 abused Arabian horses, has come to a happy ending. The Humane Society of the Midlands took posession of the horses in 2008 and nursed them back to health. All but ten of the horses have now been adopted out to new homes.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  A volunteer organization is promoting health and wellness in the community one wag at a time.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  When Pickles first came into Pets Inc., workers weren’t sure if she’d even make it through the night.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  A fire swept through a Columbia apartment complex building Thursday morning.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  A dog found starving with a jar on her head is fighting for her life.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012