SC Delta Chapter of SAE Fraternity

After a few months off, we are having another Columbia Area SAE HH on March 20th at 6:00pm, also at J’s Corner. It will be a casual drop-in for whoever wants to come by. If you are able to attend, please let us know.

In keeping with what SAE National is promoting nationwide, we are going to try to make this a regular “Third Thursday” and have it promoted in National’s literature and emails.

Wishing you a very Merry Holiday season…and Go C***s!

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Geologists studying the ongoing swarm of earthquakes in Kershaw County believe this may be the longest period of successive earthquake activity in the state’s recorded history. An earthquake swarm is a sequence of seismic events occurring in a local area within a relatively short period of time. This swarm began December 27, 2021, with a magnitude 3.3 earthquake centered near Elgin, South Carolina. Since then, 47 low-magnitude earthquakes have occurred in the Elgin-Lugoff area, with the strongest being a magnitude 3.6 on June 29. Seismologists believe these low-magnitude quakes are not indicators of larger earthquakes to come.

South Carolina has experienced thousands of earthquakes like these throughout the state’s history, according to State Geologist Scott Howard. What makes these unique is the length of time over which they are occurring. “These earthquakes are now the longest running series of earthquakes in recent history,” Howard said. “Unlike earthquake swarms occurring elsewhere in the country, these have been low in magnitude and haven’t posed a hazard to people, fortunately.”

“The Piedmont Fault System is made up of several smaller fault lines that stretch across the middle of South Carolina.” explained Dr. Steven C. Jaume’ with the College of Charleston’s Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences Department, “The first earthquake on December 27 appears to be the one that started this swarm in Kershaw County. When an earthquake occurs in a region where there hasn’t been much activity over a long period of time, we can expect similar earthquakes to occur in that general area for the foreseeable future.”

These earthquakes are not related to mining activity or any other human cause, according to both Howard and Juame’. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division encourages all residents to stay informed about and be prepared for earthquake activity in the state.

“We know our state was at the center of major earthquakes in the past. We all need to be prepared for the possibility of a large-scale earthquake, however unlikely the possibility may be,” SCEMD Director Kim Stenson said, “Check your insurance policies, conduct a home hazard hunt and practice Drop, Cover, Hold On. Those are all things you can do right now to make sure you’re prepared for earthquakes.”

The epicenter of the largest earthquake ever recorded along the eastern United States seaboard was just outside of Charleston on August 31, 1886. The 7.3 magnitude quake devastated the region and was felt from Chicago to Cuba. According to a study commissioned by SCEMD, while there is a low probability of one occurring, an earthquake of similar magnitude today would result in tremendous loss of life, severe property damage and extreme economic loss. Results of the study are detailed in the South Carolina Earthquake Guide.

Other notable earthquakes to occur in South Carolina include a magnitude 4.3 earthquake centered in Union County on January 1, 1913; and a magnitude 4.1 earthquake centered in Edgefield County the night of February 14, 2014.

Residents can keep track of all earthquakes in South Carolina and even get notified when one occurs using the earthquake map tools located within the SC Emergency Manager mobile app, available in the App Store and on Google Play.

Additional earthquake resources are available through The Great Southeast Shakeout and through the South Carolina Geological Survey.

Find an updated map of South Carolina’s fault systems here: https://scemd.org/news/midlands-earthquake-swarm-longest-in-recent-history/

IFC Schedule

Wednesday, Sept. 15
MGC & NPHC Event Management Workshop | 5:30 p.m. | RH 203 | Hosted for MGC & NPHC
Sunday, Sept. 19
IFC Bid Day | Russell House | Hosted by IFC
Monday, Sept. 20 - Friday, Sept. 24
National Hazing Prevention Week
Monday, Sept. 20
President Meeting
IFC New Member Education Sessions | 7 & 8:30 p.m. | RH Ballroom | Hosted by IFC
Friday, Sept. 24 - Saturday, Sept. 25
Family Weekend
Wednesday, Sept. 29
Harm Reduction Series: Chapter Level Crisis Management | 3:30 p.m. | RH 203 | Hosted for Chapter Presidents
IFC New Member Summit | Hosted by IFC

John Hellman '17
John has joined North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives (TEMA) as the Director of Marketing & Technical Services in Raleigh. A graduate of Walt Whitman High School, he majored in Advertising and Business Administration and was on the Deans and President list for academic achievements.

In Memoriam - R Bray Pemberton '09

Obituary for Robin "Bray" Pemberton at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home Robin Brayden, Bray, Pemberton, 35, of Charlotte North Carolina, passed away on September 8, 2021. Bray was born on October 3, 1985, in Mecklenburg County to Robin and Lisa Pemberton. He is survived by his loving wife, Brooke Pemberton son, Jayden Gray, daughter, Brixlynn Pemberton mother, Lisa Pemb...

Taylor Gung '18
Taylor is now the Business Support Consultant with Wells Fargo in Charlotte. After attending Spartanburg High School, Taylor majored in Finance and Risk Mgmt at Carolina. His brother, Andrew Gung, Class of 2020, is also an alumnus.