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

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  The interim director of the South Carolina Emergency Management Division has been given the job permanently.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  A Columbia firefighter rushing to a call during a thunderstorm left a pot of grease on a stove that caused a blaze in the kitchen of a fire station.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Surfers along South Carolina's Grand Strand have honored the memory of a surfer lost last week in the winds and waves of Tropical Storm Andrea.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A cold front moved through overnight bringing seasonal temps back to the Midlands.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  After a couple of days with extreme heat, cooler temps are on the way at the expense of severe weather.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  As if the heat wasn`t enough, severe weather is possible for the Midlands Wednesday afternoon and evening as well as Thursday evening.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A brewing threat from Iowa to Mid-Atlantic expected to bring massive thunderstorms, high winds, hail, and a rare event known as a derecho.

Monday, June 10, 2013  A tornado watch is in effect for the Midlands until 10 p.m. Monday.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Virginia State Police say a South Carolina man has died after a series of crashes on a rain-soaked interstate in Carroll County.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Weakened Tropical Storm Andrea moving briskly up East Coast, bringing rains to Georgia, Carolinas

Friday, June 07, 2013  Tropical Storm Andrea is speeding through South Carolina, bringing rain and wind gusts but causing little damage.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Tropical Storm Andrea has made landfall.  Tropical storm warnings remain in effect for the South Carolina coast.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  South Carolina Electric and Gas is ready for hurricane season.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Five Points Business owners are preparing for the worst.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Forecasters say heavy rain could spread across much of South Carolina over the next several days as moisture from Tropical Storm Andrea combines with a lingering cold front.