BACK TO SCHOOL: Midlands superintendents talk about early start to semester
A lot of new things are happening in both districts as well, including renovations to some Kershaw County school buildings.
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Chemical plant, DHEC release statements following spill
Weylchem U.S. Inc. the chemical plant in Kershaw county along with Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), released a statement in reference to the hazmat situation
UPDATE: Chemical spill causes I-20 gridlock, detour for hours
Traffic is moving again along Interstate 20 after a hazmat situation left drivers in gridlock for more than 5 hours Wednesday evening.
ELGIN EARTHQUAKES: Experts share tips and answer questions from concerned Kershaw County citizens
Five of the earthquakes have been over a magnitude of 3, with the strongest being 3.6.
Traffic Advisory: Portions of I-20 closed to traffic
Kershaw County Deputies have shut down portions of Interstate 20 from mile marker 92 to mile marker 92 East bound. The 10 mile stretch of road has been closed for a little more than 2 hours as fire crews continue to work to determine if the air quality is safe and clear of chemicals.
Kershaw County holding Virtual Town Hall on Earthquakes
Kershaw County officials are preparing for an upcoming town hall on the recent rash of earthquakes.
SCEMD holds virtual town hall to discuss rash of earthquakes
Kershaw County officials are preparing for an upcoming town hall on the recent rash of earthquakes. The virtual town hall is set for Wednesday July 27th from 6 to 7pm.
Manhunt underway for suspect Kershaw deputies say is 'armed, on foot'
The Kershaw County Sheriff's office is searching for a man suspected in a series of crimes. Authorities with Kershaw County, Fairfield County, and SLED started looking for the man around 6PM Friday night after reports of a and burglary
Water seeping into faults may cause S.C. quakes
(AP) Some scientists say water seeping deep underground may be causing earthquakes in South Carolina. More than 60 earthquakes have been recorded since December around Lugoff and Elgin, northeast of Columbia.
Driver dies in after running into back of 18-wheeler in Kershaw County
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver is dead after running into to the back of an 18-wheeler in Kershaw County.
Signs of foundation damage to be on the lookout for in your home
Last week's series of earthquakes left some homeowners wondering if there are any signs they can be on the lookout for to make sure there's no damage to their home's foundation.
3-year-old found safe; mother caught after vehicle pursuit
Kershaw County deputies say a 3-year-old boy has been found safe while his mother was arrested after vehicle pursuit this morning.
USGS: More earthquakes reported near Lugoff-Elgin area over the weekend
The USGS has reported additional earthquakes that rocked the Midlands near the Lugoff-Elgin area over the weekend.
Fourth of July Parade in Camden
Kids are invited to showcase their patriotic spirit by decorating their bicycles, scooters and wagons, and wearing their red, white and blue for the sixth annual Kids’ Fourth of July Parade.
Local Living: Celebrate July 4th in the Midlands!
Local Living: Celebrate July 4th in the Midlands!
USGS: Another earthquake reported near Elgin
The United States Geological Survey reported another earthquake near Elgin Friday.
USGS: More earthquakes recorded near Elgin this morning
The United States Geological Survey reported a 1.6 magnitude earthquake near Elgin before 6 o'clock this morning.
Lugoff-Elgin area residents react to string of earthquakes recorded in the area.
SCEMD says the 3.6 magnitude earthquake that hit the Lugoff-Elgin area Wednesday was the strongest in the state in eight years. That includes the additional 2.0 and 2.4 quakes that happened early Thursday morning too. ABC Columbia’s Lee Williams went to Elgin, where most of the earthquakes are centered, and spoke with some restaurant owners who say they are still feeling a little shaken.
Local Living: Richland Library hosting free summer break cafes, celebrate Independence Day in the Midlands and more!
Local Living: Richland Library hosting free summer break cafes, celebrate Independence Day in the Midlands and more!
USGS on the string of recent earthquakes recorded near Elgin
USGS says scientists are trying to figure out what is causing these earthquakes by deploying portable seismometers to collect more data.
