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

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Powerball jackpot has grown to its third largest size ever. It sits at $350 million for this Wednesday's drawing.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Lottery lovers have yet another way to try and hit it big.

Monday, March 18, 2013  A former South Carolina lottery employee has been indicted on accusations he stole more than $200,000 from the agency.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Sumter police officers arrested two men Monday morning in connection with a burglary at a convenience store.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Students at a Midlands elementary school are getting a jump start on Arbor Day.

Monday, June 04, 2012  The U.S. Education Department has denied South Carolina's request to further appeal a $36 million penalty for not spending enough on special education during the economic downturn.

Friday, May 11, 2012  South Carolina's 8th-graders are improving their science skills.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010  South Carolina education officials have made their pitch for a $300 million school reform grant from the U.S. Education Department.

Friday, March 05, 2010  On Friday, hundreds of state educators gathered in Columbia for a statewide summit that focused on improving graduation rates.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008  The South Carolina Education Department is requiring every agency employee to take five days of unpaid leave.