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

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  A mild winter and early spring could mean a plentiful peach crop for South Carolina this year.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  Recent rains and moisture from Tropical Storm Beryl have helped to ease the drought in South Carolina.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Another county in South Carolina is now designated as being in a severe drought.

Monday, April 02, 2012  The warm winter and spring weather this year is bringing earlier harvests for crops in South Carolina.

Sunday, April 01, 2012  South Carolina Forestry Commission officials say it's time to watch out for ticks.

Monday, March 05, 2012  State officials hope that a week of awareness about severe weather will help South Carolinians be prepared if a big storm hits. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service will spend this week reminding people that severe storms, tornadoes and flash floods are significant hazards in the state.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  24 inches of snow fell near the border of Sumter and Clarendon counties on February 9th, 1973; that is the largest 24-hour snowfall event in state history.  Not an inch of snow has fallen this winter in the Midlands and that is good news for those in the lawn care business.