From Friday through Wednesday, the Charleston area will experience high temperatures, with heat indices between 109 and 116 degrees, peaking on Monday, according to National Weather Service (NWS) Charleston. Heat Advisories are likely and Extreme Heat Watches/Warnings are possible. Sunday and Monday are forecasted for the highest heat indices of the period, according to NWS Charleston. A… Read More »
The Charleston Fire Department is responding to a gas leak at the Stern Center. Please avoid the area.
Dear Campus Community, From Friday through Monday, the Charleston area will experience high temperatures, with heat indices between 106 and 110 degrees, according to National Weather Service (NWS) Charleston. A Heat Advisory is in effect on Friday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday are forecasted for the highest heat indices… Read More »
The College of Charleston Emergency Management Team is aware of the Tropic Storm Watch that has been issued for Charleston County and the forecasted impacts of what could become Tropical Storm Chantel. At this time, there are no changes to class and work schedules for Monday, July 7. The campus community will be notified… Read More »
The Charleston Fire Department has responded to a suspected gas leak at the Francis Marion Hotel located at Calhoun and King Streets. Presently, King St. is closed from Vanderhorst to Calhoun St. The timeline to reopen King St. has not been released. Please avoid this area.
Authorities are at the scene of an emergency at Meeting and Mary streets. Please avoid the area.
This is a test of the COUGAR ALERT emergency notification system. If this had been an actual emergency, you would have received specific instructions and been directed to the College of Charleston’s emergency website at emergency.charleston.edu for information. This is also a good time to review safety procedures. For information concerning campus crimes, go to the Staying… Read More »
Dear Campus Community, The National Weather Service has predicted wind gusts of up to 55 mph for parts of Charleston County, with higher winds on elevated bridges on Wednesday, March 5. The College will be open for regular business operations. Students are on spring break. Supervisors are encouraged to be flexible with employees who may… Read More »
Dear Campus Community, The College will resume normal campus operations beginning tomorrow, Saturday, January 25. All in-person classes, work schedules, and support services will resume on Monday, January 27, on their regular schedule. Addlestone Library will open for regular hours beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 25. While campus will be open,… Read More »
Cougar Alert: Winter Weather Update Dear Campus Community, Due to the freezing temperatures and icy road conditions, the College of Charleston campus will remain closed tomorrow, Friday, January 24. Classes will be conducted via e-learning mode on Friday. Faculty will continue to update students regarding instructional plans for individual classes. Addlestone Library’s… Read More »