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

1 hour, 14 minutes ago  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.

1 hour, 49 minutes ago  Four people, including two bounty hunters, have been arrested at a Eutawville home.

2 hours, 14 minutes ago  Sen. Robert Ford's attorney argues ethics allegations against the Charleston Democrat should be thrown out because he didn't realize he was under investigation.

Today at 1:45 PM  Giveaways, free food, drink specials AND the SkyWACH Weather Team? - Yep.

Today at 1:40 PM  The Medical University of South Carolina wants to make sure Charleston-area residents are ready for the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season.

Today at 1:40 PM  Small business owners in Columbia are getting a chance to get some advice and assistance this week.

Today at 1:35 PM  South Carolina's top prosecutor is scheduled to speak at a ceremony to commemorate the unveiling of a marker for fallen World War II aviator trainees from the Columbia area.

Today at 1:25 PM  Federal nuclear regulators are visiting Hartsville to discuss safety at a power plant.

Today at 1:20 PM  More than 80 military veterans from World War II and the Korean War are flying to Washington, D.C., for a tour of memorials erected in their honor.

Today at 1:10 PM  Duke Energy is airing the deals the country's largest electric company has made with local groups to gain South Carolina support for a new dams operating license

Today at 1:05 PM  A memorial service is Saturday for a newly married Detroit-area youth minister who was killed in a traffic accident as he and his wife were en route to their honeymoon in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Today at 1:00 PM  Senators have advanced a measure to keep government running at current levels if legislators can't finish a budget before the fiscal year starts July 1.

Today at 12:55 PM  South Carolina's highest court says some sex offenders should have the chance to challenge a ruling ordering them to be electronically monitored for life.

Today at 12:45 PM  South Carolina State University trustees have offered new president Thomas Elzey a salary of $330,000 a year, but several trustees say that is too much money.

Today at 12:10 PM  In an ongoing effort to balance our finances with the pursuit of happiness, it's time to get creative to secure your summer fun as well as your bottom line.