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

38 minutes ago  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Monday, April 29, 2013  A weak tornado was confirmed to have touched down in eastern Fairfield County Sunday evening.

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

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Updated with video: Severe storms hit Midwest with snow, ice and damaging winds

Monday, March 25, 2013  What spring? Storm dumps foot or more of snow across several central US states, pushes east

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

Monday, March 04, 2013  Severe Weather Awareness Week being observed in South Carolina.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Are some Midlands counties "warned" better than others?

Saturday, February 16, 2013  Wintry precipitation falls across parts of the Midlands.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Forty years ago this month, the threat of real snow was not just a threat: it happened!

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Officials with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday that no counties in South Carolina are in a severe drought.