by Lex
June 4th, 2018
"An earthquake struck North Carolina on Sunday night June 3rd. Though there is a history of geological activity in North Carolina it was its location and magnitude that made it particularly problematic. The most recent earthquake in North Carolina that was noticed by a large number of people was a magnitude 2.9 earthquake shook portions of four counties southeast of Charlotte, nearly two weeks after the 9.0 quake that devastated Japan in March of 2011. The most powerful recorded quake was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake recorded about 30 miles west of Richmond, Va., that caused ripple effects in Raleigh and other parts of the Triangle in December of 2003. This quake was an unprecedented magnitude 5.8 that was centered in the Vass area of Moore County North Carolina. A quake of this magnitude would cause damage in areas of California that have specifically built resistant infrastructure and have services prepared for such an event. This region has no such infrastructure and was already facing serious structural issues and strains on emergency services due to repeated years of flooding. The most serious of these break downs was a dam very near the epicenter. Woodlake dam only recently shored up by construction projects and intervention by state government has experienced serious cracking in its foundation, prompting mass evacuations down river.
The quake was felt over a dozen counties, most of those reporting some form of structural damage. The location of this epicenter was a good distance East of surface fault lines that run through the state, but this does not come as a surprise to local geologists. Recent reports show the most sever activity in the region has occurred away from surface fault zones, indicating potential deeper and uncharted fault activity. Attempts to get funding for this research has met with serious obstacles in both government and private sectors. This event may change that. Currently reports have deaths listed just shy of 100, but it is still early. Injuries also still coming in currently number over 1000. Perhaps more serious the Harris Nuclear Plant is reporting damage to certain critical areas. This is the second nuclear scare within the last year after issues arose several months ago at the McGuire Nuclear Station. Several companies have already stepped forward with Charitable contributions and relief aid. One that stands out is the Carolina Innovative Food Ingredients, who's recent expansion in the area has left it in a position to provide locally sources food and other supplies to those affect, both through charitable contributions and emergency funding authorized by the State Governor under an Emergency Powers act."
by Kevin O'Connor
May 16th, 2018
Post your name if you were at Marissa's Blood Bath at the end of the recent May game and if you participated in the Vaulderie that was done there.
The list so far:
Chase Ashford
Celest Ashford
Echo
Jordan Sinclair
Montana Scott
by David Ashby
April 6th, 2018
Hello all,
Staff has cancelled game for this month due to many people going to EC down south.
If you want local Sabbat genre, Bridgeport plays this Saturday 4/7/2018 at our usual site. Come out and support them. I know I will be playing.
Have a good day and hope to see many of you soon.
David
