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

Yesterday at 6:00 AM  High crop prices entice farmers to expand planting into old golf courses, wildlife preserves

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Clemson University and the University of Georgia are hosting a conference on conflicts between humans and wildlife.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The federal government is designating about 175 miles of Carolinas coastline as critical habitat for loggerhead sea turtles.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Federal wildlife managers look to New Mexico pilot project in battle against feral pigs

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  South Carolina's deer hunting season ended a month ago, but that means nothing to Roger Smoak who works with clients to help them attract deer and grow big bucks.

Sunday, December 23, 2012  State officials are trying to encourage more hunting in South Carolina by making it free.

Sunday, November 25, 2012  A two-ton great white shark is spending the holiday feasting off South Carolina's shores.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  South Carolina's chief accountant says there's no money for nearly $15 million worth of projects approved in the state budget.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  A recent sighting of a wild black bear in Camden has area residents on high alert.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  The dangers of smoking are well known, but many may not be aware that the remains from cigarettes can have a harmful effect on the whole community if not disposed of properly.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Study: Cougars again spreading across the Midwest a century after they were nearly wiped out

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Hunting and fishing licenses for 2012-13 went on sale Monday.

Monday, May 07, 2012  The near-shore shrimping season has begun in South Carolina.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  In the past few months there have been several cases of people bitten by wild animals. Now that the weather is getting warmer more people will be outside, leading to the possibility of increased interaction with wild animals.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Volunteers will gather Wednesday to improve the water quality of a Columbia stream.