Author Archives: George Johnson

Dear Campus Community, The Charleston Police Department has located and recovered the body of Owen Kenney. More information is available here on the police department’s website. The College community continues to keep the Kenney family and friends in our thoughts and prayers. Students impacted are encouraged to seek support through the Counseling Center, and faculty and staff may contact AllOne Health. These resources are free, confidential and… Read More »

Dear Campus Community, The Charleston Police Department has provided an update on the search for missing College of Charleston student Owen Kenney.  As stated in their release, CPD has transitioned to a recovery phase in their investigation. More information is available here on the police department’s website. The College community continues to keep Owen and his… Read More »

College of Charleston Police arrested a student on charges of criminal sexual conduct involving an acquaintance on Tuesday, November 4. Police acted quickly to detain the suspect after the allegations were reported. There was never any threat posed to students or to the public. The alleged suspect in this case has been banned from all College property and placed on trespass notice. Students impacted are encouraged to… Read More »

  Dear Campus Community, The College of Charleston will follow a normal schedule for all classes, activities and business operations on Tuesday, September 30. Because of the potential for high winds and the timing of high tides, we expect some local flooding in the downtown Charleston area. The city’s TideEye app is a valuable resource for… Read More »

  Dear Campus Community, The College of Charleston will follow a normal schedule for all classes, activities and business operations on Monday, September 29. The National Weather Services is forecasting that the weather system will remain well off the southeast coast. However, heavy rainfall is possible along and east of I-95 and prolonged coastal flooding… Read More »

Dear Campus Community, While recent forecasts have improved for our region, the College of Charleston’s Emergency Management team is still monitoring the impact of the developing storms in the Atlantic. Currently, the College of Charleston remains on a normal operations schedule. Any adjustments to schedules and/or work modes will be communicated through the Cougar Alert… Read More »

  Dear Campus Community, The College of Charleston’s Emergency Management team is closely monitoring two weather disturbances in the Atlantic, Hurricane Humberto and another developing storm. At this time, the College of Charleston remains on a normal operations schedule. Heavy rainfall unassociated with the tropical systems is possible starting on Saturday. High tide on Saturday is… Read More »

Dear Campus Community, College of Charleston officials are closely monitoring the forecast for tropical systems in the Atlantic, which could bring severe weather conditions to our area next week. No decisions have been made regarding any modifications to class and work schedules. The College’s Emergency Management Team is in regular contact with local and state… 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 »