Author Archives: George Johnson

Campus Advisory: Weather Update for March 16

By | March 16, 2026

Dear Campus Community, The National Weather Service is predicting significant severe weather for our area that will result in a line of thunderstorms ahead of a cold front. Primary hazards of concern are damaging wind gusts and tornadoes. At this time, we do not expect any changes to academic schedule or business operations for Monday, March 16.… Read More »

Campus Advisory: Monitoring Winter Weather

By | January 29, 2026

Dear Campus Community, The National Weather Service (NWS) is monitoring a potential winter weather event that could impact the Charleston region beginning Friday evening, January 30. For the city of Charleston, rain may fall Friday night, followed by a Saturday to Sunday total snow accumulation of up to 1.5 inches. Gusty winds are predicted for… Read More »

CAMPUS ADVISORY: Recovery of Owen Kenney’s body

By | November 8, 2025

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 »

CAMPUS ADVISORY: Update on missing CofC Student Owen Kenney

By | November 6, 2025

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 »

CAMPUS ADVISORY: Arrest on campus

By | November 6, 2025

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 »

Campus Advisory: CofC Under Normal Schedule/Operations Tuesday, September 30

By | September 29, 2025

  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 »

Campus Advisory: College of Charleston Is Open on September 29

By | September 28, 2025

  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 »

Campus Advisory – Update on Storms in the Atlantic

By | September 27, 2025

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 »