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Series of earthquakes continues with 15th reported near Elgin

ELGIN, SC (WOLO) – The US Geological Survey has reported another earthquake, once again in the Elgin area of Kershaw County. The magnitude 1.6 earthquake occurred near Elgin at 8:08 p.m. Wednesday. This is the 15th earthquake reported since December. For more information about this earthquake, visit earthquake.usgs.gov.   Categories: Local News, News, State

SC Governor declares State of Emergency ahead of second potential winter storm

McMaster: Those in potentially impacted areas should begin safety preparations now

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has issued a State of Emergency in preparation for a possible second winter storm. McMaster said in a tweet ‘South Carolina is expected to experience winter storm weather again this week. Those in potentially impacted areas should begin safety preparations now. Please check your local forecasts and stay off the roads unless…