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Swansea Sub Shop Welcomes Home the 218th
There was yet another emotional homecoming for members of the 218th Brigade Combat Team at the West Columbia National Guard Thursday, and just so they know how much they're appreciated, a Swansea sandwich shop is doing their part to welcome home the troops. VIDEO    
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Student of the Week: Trevor Auman
Spring Valley High School Junior Trevor Auman scored perfectly on his ACT exam this year. It's more than his intelligence that make him a success; it's his approach to learning. VIDEO    
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Technology-Savvy Students Headed for National Competition
Technology Student Association students from Fulmer Middle School have won their fourth state competition in a row. Now they're headed for nationals. VIDEO    
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Hot Item on Wedding Registry? A New Home
With the economy limping toward recession, young couples are beginning to register for every from the kitchen sink to a new home. VIDEO    
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Attack the PACT
As schools prepare for PACT exams that start next week, Killian Elementary turns things up a notch to get their students ready. VIDEO    
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Teacher of the Week: Joy Pilkington
"My grandmother was a teacher, my mother was a teacher, my older sister was a teacher," she says. English Teacher Joy Pilkington didn't think she'd go into the family business. She also didn't she know she liked English. VIDEO    
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Irmo School Helps Family in Need
An Irmo elementary school is reaching out to a family in need, who has a two-year-old with cancer. VIDEO     
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Brides Now Renting Wedding Dresses
Guys do it for their tuxes, why not let brides budget a bit? VIDEO    
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Experts: Families Spend 7 Percent of Income on Gas
A financial planner and budget expert says the average family in South Carolina spends about seven percent of their income on gasoline. VIDEO    
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Montessori Education Could Improve States' Rating
The nation's only statewide coordinator for Montessori public education says expanding the century-old teaching method in South Carolina could improve learning in a state with the country's worst high school graduation rate.     
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Special Olympics Athlete Prepares
Diana Poiletman won a gold medal and two bronze medals in the World Summer Games in China last year. Now, she's getting ready to compete again. VIDEO    
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Could Hitting the Books Help Your Wallet?
Pinching pennies is the way many are dealing with the economy. But, one Sumter woman is spending now, so that later, her future might be more financially secure. VIDEO     
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Online Program Improves Communication Between Parents, Teachers & Students
Over 100 South Carolina schools use the Edline online program. If you have a student who forgets to bring home class newsletters and assignments, some find the program remedies that problem. VIDEO    
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Student Of The Week: Ryan Warren
This Camden High School Freshman is respected and well-liked by his classmates, who turn to him in tough times. VIDEO    
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Ozone Warning Issued for Most of Midlands Thursday
People with respiratory diseases such as asthma and children should be alert that it may be harder to breath Thursday.    
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Palmetto Patriots Remembered
Fallen soldiers from the Palmetto State were honored Wednesday, with the Order of the Palmetto Patriots luncheon that was created to share appreciation for their sacrifice.    
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Project A Shoe-In for Saluda Middle School
When Saluda Middle School found out about a community effort to help the national Soles 4 Souls organization, they set a goal to help out. VIDEO    
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Chocolate as Healthy as Fruits and Veggies?
Some British researchers believe that's the case, and they are following 100 volunteers to eat a chocolate bar a day for a year in their latest study. VIDEO    
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"I'm One of Those People...That Have Had That Miracle Surgery"
Diabetes is the number six cause of death in our state. The latest finding is that gastric bypass surgery can actually cure type two diabetes, and we're seeing that right here in the Midlands. VIDEO    
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Airport High School JROTC Drill Team Headed to National Competition
The team is going to Daytona, Florida for the national championships, and they've been hard at work to prepare. VIDEO    
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Teacher Of The Week: Linda Eaddy
Over three decades of teaching, Ms. Linda Eaddy has treated her students like they are her own children. VIDEO    
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Student Of The Week: Madysyn Maxwell
Teachers already see big things for this 4th grader, especially after she organized her school to help the community. VIDEO    
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Christian License Plate Could Come to South Carolina
A bill that would allow the creation of a license plate which reads "I Believe" has gotten key approval in the state senate.    
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5-Year-Old Girl Left Behind on Field Trip
Authorities say a 5-year-old is safe after she was left behind during a field trip in Horry County.    
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