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

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Updated with video: National Weather Service reported at least two "large and extremely dangerous" tornadoes in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Friday, March 16, 2012  No major injuries reported as tornado damages more than 100 homes in Michigan village

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Biggest solar storm in years races toward Earth, could disrupt power grid, GPS and more

Saturday, March 03, 2012  Massive thunderstorms, predicted by forecasters for days, threw off dozens of tornadoes as they raced Friday from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes.

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.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  The warm temperatures are leading to premature growth of plants.

Friday, January 20, 2012  2nd major wildfire in 2 months hits Reno, destroying 20 homes and forcing thousands to flee

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  Northerly winds will move in behind a cold front causing temps to fall during your Wednesday.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Mild temps today, but rain will move in tonight and colder temps by Wednesday

Monday, January 16, 2012  Seasonal temps can be expected today, but they won`t last.