Kershaw News
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.
USGS: Two earthquakes hit near Lugoff & Elgin overnight
On Thursday, The United States Geological Survey reported two earthquakes near the Lugoff-Elgin area overnight.
Midlands' strongest earthquake in 8 years shakes up the area
The US Geological Survey reports that around 4,000 people felt Tuesday afternoon’s earthquake, including those as far north as Charlotte and far south as Aiken.
3.5 magnitude earthquake confirmed near Elgin
A 3.33 magnitude earthquake was recorded three miles east of Elgin.
Local Living: Independence Day celebrations in the Midlands, take your kids to Prime Time in the Parks in Columbia and more!
Local Living: Independence Day celebrations in the Midlands, take your kids to Prime Time in the Parks in Columbia and more!
Elgin area shaken up by weekend earthquakes
The strongest of these earthquakes shook the Midlands Sunday morning. The 3.4 magnitude earthquake was felt by many Elgin residents.
More than a dozen men accused in sting operation
More than a dozen men are behind bars Kershaw County deputies held a sting operation targeting sex offenders in the area.
SC7 bringing Midlands Adventure days to the community this month
Another Midlands community will now be included in a celebration of all things outdoors in South Carolina.
Kershaw County Coroner: Passenger dies after car accident in Liberty Hill area
Kershaw County Coroner David West says a passenger in a single vehicle accident in the Liberty Hill area has died.
On the Road: A visit to a historic Kershaw Co. getaway
Alex goes back in time to a historical site in Kershaw County showing us a local getaway spot in tonight's "On the Road" series.
