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

Monday, May 13, 2013  American Idol fans will have a couple of chances to join with their friends at Idol finale viewing parties this week.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Mark Sanford is headed back to Congress after reviving his political career and winning his old House seat.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The South Carolina House is delaying debate on its amended ethics package.

Friday, April 19, 2013  A cold front that brought severe weather to the middle of the country is moving into South Carolina.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford hits the campaign trail in the 1st District next week and has invited his Democratic opponent, Elizabeth Colbert (KOHL'-buhrt) Busch to join him.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Strawberry farmers in northern South Carolina are worried about the cold.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Smart watches gaining interest and popularity as a truly hands free gadget

Friday, February 22, 2013  A political watchdog group says South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell should step down as speaker while an ethics complaint against him is investigated.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Study suggests parents can improve kids' behavior by switching to less violent TV shows

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  An editor in Iowa who helped his newspaper get national recognition for print and online journalism has been chosen as the new editor of The Post and Courier of Charleston.

Friday, February 01, 2013  A Fort Hood soldier has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, saying he shot his friend accidentally while trying to scare away his hiccups.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Police in Union have arrested three burglary suspects after the men tried to convert $700 in stolen change into cash at a grocery store.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  A strong line of storms passed through the Midlands Wednesday.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  A disturbance, plenty of moisture in the atmosphere, and cold temps could support winter weather for South Carolina.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Forecasters have issued a winter storm watch for parts of the North Carolina and South Carolina mountains.