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The fault(s) in our state: The geological forces that cause SC’s earthquakes, explained
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (696+ words) Magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck just about two miles west of Irmo on March 19, according to a preliminary...
What’s shakin’, Irmo? Minor earthquake reported near Columbia
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (310+ words) A map shows the epicenter of a confirmed 1.9 magnitude earthquake north of Irmo on May 22. IRMO — Did you feel it? The ground near Columbia shook the morning of May 22, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A magnitude 1.91 earthquake hit about…...
Why Summerville gets so many earthquakes
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (859+ words) far larger distances than similar quakes in the West because the older, colder bedrock east of the Mississippi...
Florence seeks state loan to help foot $25M Jeffries Creek sewer bill after years of spills
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (498+ words) Jeffries Creek, which runs through Florence, is currently contaminated following a sewage overflow. FLORENCE — Solutions for Florence’s longstanding water and sewer issues will cost the city millions. Jeffries Creek, which winds through the city, has a history of sewage spills....
Local middle school student displays rock collection at Aiken library
3+ week, 3+ day ago (353+ words) Local middle school student Robert "Bobby" Gautreaux has curated a display at the Aiken County Public Library that showcases a portion of his personal rock, fossil and gem collection. Among the collection one will find pyrite, turquoise, amethyst, hematite, quartz…...
Charleston librarian plucks forgotten bookmarks
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (1185+ words) at the Cynthia Graham Hurd/St. Andrews Library in West Ashley. WEST ASHLEY — Not much gets by Heather Mirman. Between...accidental bookmarks are on view at the library branch in West Ashley, where the ephemera is exhibited as part...
Latest in ‘swarm of earthquakes’ hits Midlands county days after report of another. Did you feel it?
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (269+ words) A second earthquake hits Elgin, South Carolina, in eight days. ELGIN — You may be feeling a bit of déjà vu. A second earthquake hit Elgin on Tuesday, according to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. The United States Geological Survey…...
MPW celebrates 'Drinking Water Week"
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (435+ words) MPW celebrates 'Drinking Water Week' Post and Courier Jennie Moore Elementary School students collaborating on a poster urging residents to save water. Mount Pleasant Waterworks (MPW) is joining communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week, May 3 to 9. Led…...
City of Aiken requests voluntary reduction in non-essential water use
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (280+ words) The City of Aiken is encouraging water conservation after a dry start to 2026 and drought conditions throughout South Carolina. AIKEN – The City of Aiken requested May 22 that its water customers voluntarily reduce non-essential water use. The request by the city’s…...
Florence receives $1.5M for Jeffries Creek water and sewer work, could end up with millions more
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (545+ words) The City of Florence announced Thursday, May 21, 2026, that it could receive $193 million from a competitive water and sewer infrastructure grant. FLORENCE — Upgrades to Florence’s water and sewer systems have been a priority for the city, especially following a sewage leak…...