A South Carolina town just had an earthquake. But it wasn’t where you’d expect.
A small 1.6-magnitude earthquake shook the Upstate near Salem, South Carolina, early Sunday, an uncommon spot for seismic ...
Overnight earthquake reported in Upstate
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said an earthquake was reported near Oconee and Pickens Counties on Sunday.
Earthquake hits SC, marking first tremors of the year in this part of the state
This was the third earthquake recorded in South Carolina in 2025 after 30 were confirmed there last year, according to the ...
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Minor earthquake reported in Oconee County
SALEM, S.C. (WSPA) – A minor earthquake was recorded Sunday in Oconee County. According to the US Geological Survey, at around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, instruments detected a 1.62 magnitude earthquake east ...
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USGS confirms earthquake overnight in the Upstate
The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that an earthquake occurred in the Upstate early Sunday morning. According to the USGS, a 1.64 magnitude earthquake occurred about 7.5 miles northeast of Salem, ...
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SCDC reports 11 inmates charged with crimes including murder, assault, drug trafficking
On Friday, the South Carolina Department of Corrections released the arrest warrants for 11 inmates in separate cases from November and December 2024.
SLED: Former Oconee Co. deputy arrested after using law enforcement database for personal gain
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) said a former deputy was charged with misconduct in office.
Former Oconee deputy fired and charged with misconduct is released from jail on bond
Investigators suspect Justin Alan Pelfrey, 36, used surveillance for personal gain in Pickens County and unlawfully accessed ...
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Oconee Co. deputy arrested, accused of misconduct in office
An Oconee County sheriff's deputy has been accused of using his position to conduct surveillance on a person in Clemson.