Sheriff: Armed Bank Robber on the Loose
Deputies are on the lookout for an armed man accused of fleeing on foot after robbing a Midlands bank.
Local News
PRT Head Predicts 5 Percent SC Tourism Increase
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The head of South Carolina’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is predicting a 5 percent increase in the number of people taking in the state’s sights in 2012.
Duane Parrish said Wednesday that a number of tourism indicators were up in 2011, including hotel occupancy which was up more than 2 percent.
Abandoned Buildings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina legislators hope tax breaks can turn abandoned buildings into bustling commercial space.
A Midlands Man’s Search for Missing Son
Even though authorities think the safe return of his son is highly unlikely, Gary George from Lexington isn’t letting that stop him from turning to the internet and establishing a foundation to help find other families’ missing loved ones, including his own.
Jump at the Pump
As the price at the pump hit its highest over the weekend, the average cost for a gallon of gas in the Palmetto State is still lower than the national average. However, petroleum experts say the increase will be felt far beyond the pump, nonetheless.
Panel OKs ban on some sex criminals fostering kids
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A panel of state legislators has approved a bill that would bar people convicted of a child sex offense from serving as foster parents.
SC Senate panel approves new term for SLED chief
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A panel of state legislators has approved a new term for the chief of South Carolina’s state police force.
USC study: Mexican-Americans gain away from home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new study by researchers in South Carolina has found that the further young Mexican-Americans move away from the dietary habits of their native culture, the more weight they gain.
$15,000 in Drugs Confiscated at Lexington Co Home
A two-month undercover investigation concerning drug dealing leads to the arrest of four men in Lexington County.
Flu Activity on the Way
Right now there are very few reports of Flu activity here in the Midlands. Still a state Epidemiologists says brace yourself, because it is definitely on the way.
