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

Yesterday at 6:05 PM  Richland County deputies have arrested one person and identified two additional suspects in the "vicious beating of two teens."

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  There are still spots available for a camp for troubled teens that's being run by the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  The man wanted in connection to the shooting death of Tamara Lyles has turned himself in. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says 30 year old Jacobie "Kobi" Grace has been charged with murder.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says he has fired one of his deputies after he demanded a woman expose herself, then told him he would help her reduce her criminal charges.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Defense attorneys are to present their case for a South Carolina man charged with killing his wife and his colleague in a sports gambling ring.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Wednesday morning, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Brett Parker's defense attorney David Fedor went head-to-head as Fedor cross examined the Sheriff.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the communities assistance in idenfying and locating suspects wanted for attempted murder and armed robbery.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott spent Thursday morning as a guest speaker.

Friday, April 12, 2013  As an effort to be more visible in the community, The Richland County Sheriff's Department will keep the blue lights on their cars on at all times.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Three men have been arrested  in connection with a series of copper thefts in Richland County and more arrests could be coming.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Sheriff Leon Lott invited 7-year-old Richard Culliver to spend the day with deputies to get a first hand look at the department's motorcycles, tanks, robots and helicopters.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a missing man was found unharmed Tuesday at a medical facility.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  On Saturday, deputies are scheduled to be at the Five Points Food Lion to demonstrate the right way to install car seats.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Authorities say more than than $10,000 in electronics was stolen from a Midlands high school early last Saturday.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Investigators with the Richland County Sheriff's Department say copper thieves have vandalized nine local churches.