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Yet another earthquake rocks Lake Murray, sixth recorded in about 2 months
6+ hour, 40+ min ago (519+ words) An earthquake hit near Lake Murray on March 19, 2026, making it the sixth recorded earthquake in the area in less than two months. COLUMBIA " Another earthquake just off Lake Murray hit in the wee hours March 19. It's the sixth small earthquake…...
Another earthquake shakes Lake Murray, fifth reported in last month
2+ week, 3+ day ago (474+ words) A 2.2 earthquake was recorded near Lake Murray on March. 1, 2026. COLUMBIA " Another earthquake just off Lake Murray kicked off the first day of March. It is the fifth small earthquake to cause trembling in the area in the last month. A…...
Editorial: We're still in an earthquake zone, even if it's been a while since a big one
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (607+ words) A USGS-generated map shows the area of the Feb. 7 2.9-magnitude earthquake, which was reported by residents across Summerville, Goose Creek, Hanahan, North Charleston and parts of Charleston. They aren't nearly as numerous as hurricanes, at least not the most severe…...
Why Summerville gets so many earthquakes
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (859+ words) A USGS-generated map shows the approximate felt area of the Feb. 7 2.9-magnitude earthquake, which was reported by residents across Summerville, Goose Creek, Hanahan, North Charleston and parts of Charleston. The Feb. 7 tremor followed a 2.3-magnitude earthquake near Summerville on Feb....
Latest in ‘swarm of earthquakes’ hits Midlands county days after report of another. Did you feel it?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (269+ words) A second earthquake hits Elgin, South Carolina, in eight days. ELGIN " You may be feeling a bit of d'j" vu. A second earthquake hit Elgin on Tuesday, according to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. The United States Geological Survey…...
Review: ‘Under a Metal Sky’ a gleaming history of the meaning of Earth's various valued minerals
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (280+ words) UNDER A METAL SKY: A Journey Through Minerals, Greed, and Wonder. By Philip Marsden. Counterpoint. 352 pages. $28. In a moment when skyrocketing precious metals prices are capturing the imagination of enthusiast collectors and investors, it's intriguing to explore the prized minerals…...
Florence addresses aging infrastructure and water quality with new master plans
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (567+ words) Florence County Council members are asking the city of Florence to address county customers' water concerns. FLORENCE " Officials hope to confront concerns residents have about discolored water, flooding after storms and sewer overflow with newly adopted master plans meant to…...
The City of Aiken is testing the water for discoloration. Here's how they do it.
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (690+ words) Keith Lowe, Aiken's water treatment manager, tests water samples from a hydrant on Dupont Drive July 3. Reports of discolored water in Aiken have diminished, City Manager Stuart Bedenbaugh said July 2. "The call volume is way down. As of mid-afternoon, between…...
Minor earthquake shakes Summerville
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (187+ words) South Carolina has a lot of seismic activity, but scientist are still confused about why. A minor earthquake shook up Summervillians" mornings on Wednesday, July 16. The United States Geological Survey confirmed the disturbance was a magnitude 2.4 earthquake that occurred at…...
Orangeburg dams that failed during deadly floods were already in poor condition
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (1554+ words) ORANGEBURG " Rita Nance stands on the edge of what was once a stretch of U.S. Highway 178 carried by a decades-old dam. Nance and her husband, Joseph, have lived in a home overlooking the dam, the pond it held back and the…...