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

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Emergency officials know a tornado warning is about to be issued across South Carolina.

Monday, April 16, 2012  Early, dire warnings credited with limiting human death toll in Midwest tornado outbreak

Friday, February 24, 2012  The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning until 2 p.m. and a tornado watch until 4 p.m. for several Midlands counties.

Monday, February 28, 2011  As February comes to an end and March begins, we are reminded that severe weather season has returned to the Midlands.  In fact, this week is Severe Weather Awareness Week for South Carolina.  This makes it a great time to be sure you know what to do in the event severe weather strikes where you live!

Saturday, January 01, 2011  Tornadoes fueled by unusually warm air pummeled the U.S. South and Midwest on Friday and early Saturday, killing at least six people and injuring dozens.

Monday, July 12, 2010  A tornado warning was issued for Sumter County early Monday evening.

Monday, July 12, 2010  Severe storms have worked their way through the Midlands causing damage.  Parts of the Midlands were under a tornado watch when a funnel cloud was spotted over Sumter.