Midlands News

Waffle House Comes To Five Points

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - Restaurants are popping up in Five Points back to back. Which unfortunately means possible new targets for criminals.

Soldier Father Surprises Son with Early Return

Sumter County, SC (WLTX) -- Lt. Col. John Palo surprised his son Friday morning, showing up as s special guest at an reading celebration.

Sheriff: Man Lies About Being Robbed by Fake Cop

Avoiding Online Ticket Scams

Clarendon County Mourns Civil Rights Pioneer

Summerton, SC (WLTX) - In Clarendon County Friday, hundreds gathered to remember the life of Viola Pearson, who took some of the first steps to desegregate schools in the 1940's.

Prime Time for Thrift Store Shoppers

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - February is prime time to shop second hand stores because donations are up and prices are slashed.

Sen. Phil Leventis Won't Seek Re-Election

Sumter, SC (WLTX) - One of the Midlands longest-serving senator's won't seek re-election.

Dow Jones Hits Highest Level Since '08

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Dow Jones industrial average has closed at its highest level since before the 2008 financial crisis.

Staley Hopes for Even Bigger Milestones Ahead

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina coach Dawn Staley hopes her team can accomplish even bigger things after its milestone win over No. 8 Tennessee this week.

Summerville Coach McKissick Wins NFL Coach of Year

Summerville High School's longtime football coach John McKissick has won the Don Shula High School Coach of the Year award.

2 Arrested, 4 Wanted in Killing at Convenience Store

Sumter, SC (WLTX) - Sumter police have arrested two suspects and are searching for four others they say killed one man and wounded another at a convenience store.

License Plates Show Support of Gay SC Residents

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A new South Carolina license plate advocates equality for gay residents in a state that bans any type of domestic union.

Weekend Weather Forecast - Feb. 3

Suspicious Package Detonated, Was 'Hoax'

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - Columbia police and the fire department detonated a suspicious package that was found at the post office in Five Points.

Behind the Scenes with "Dr. Oz"

News19's Darci Strickland had a chance to go backstage to show you what goes in to producing "The Dr. Oz Show."