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

Today at 8:33 AM  Associated Press photographer's first-person account of efforts to rescue chidlren and staff in a collapsed school.

Yesterday at 6:10 PM  A 40-year-old man is dead after being shot several times in the backyard of an Anderson home.

Yesterday at 3:40 PM  Numerous witnesses testified Monday about Bryan Capnerhurst, one of two people the state believes Brett Parker shot and killed at his Ascot Estates home in April 2012.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The  pace of the Brett Parker trial picked up Tuesday, as many witnesses took the stand; all from the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A Cowpens man accused of killing his father earlier this year has been released after an autopsy determined the victim died of heart-related problems and drug intoxication.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Police say a suspect arrested Tuesday in connection with an armed robbery at a jewelry store is also wanted for murder out of Atlanta, Ga.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  One suspect is in custody and police are searching for a second suspect after a reported armed robbery at a jewelry store on Tuesday.

Friday, March 08, 2013  A Lexington County K-9 deputy was used to track a man accused of breaking into a home near Gaston Thursday.

Monday, February 11, 2013  What treatment helps traumatized kids heal? Analysis says research offers no solid answers

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Richland County deputies are investigating shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  Three people are in the hospital after being stabbed at a party.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  An Elgin Town Councilman was arrested by Kershaw County deputies Wednesday.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The Columbia Police Department released surveillance pictures from Monday night’s armed robbery at a pharmacy hoping someone may recognize the suspect.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  A Blacksburg Middle School teacher has been charged with a sex crime involving a student.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Richland County deputies have arrested a suspect in a stabbing that occurred early Tuesday morning.