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Learn about situations such as crime alerts, university closings and health or weather advisories that aren’t immediately threatening to life safety but warrant a notification.

FLASH FLOOD WARNING issued for Columbia campus

09/17/2023 2:03 pm

FLASH FLOOD WARNING issued for Columbia campus


Carolina Alert: Update - Armed robbery on Columbia campus at Corner Pantry at 830 Assembly St

09/15/2023 6:35 am

Carolina Alert: Update - Armed Robbery on the Columbia campus: After a thorough canvas, the suspect is not believed to be in the area. There were no reported injuries. This incident is being investigated by Columbia Police Department and the USC Police Department. Members of the Carolina Community with information are encouraged to contact the USC Police Department at 803-777-4215. Safety Tips: University of South Carolina offers the free RAVE Guardian Safety App, which turns any cell phone into a personalized protection network, connecting with University Police during an emergency and giving them important information, they need instantly. The University has and encourages the use of several available shuttle services for transportation to and around campus. More information for evening and daytime shuttles can be found at Parking and Transportation Services' website. Have a plan before going out. Make sure your friends know not to leave you alone or let you leave anywhere with someone other than the friends you came with. Stay in a group as much as possible. Be aware of your surrounding and trust your instincts. If a place or situation doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.


Carolina Alert: Update - Armed robbery on Columbia campus at Corner Pantry at 830 Assembly St

09/15/2023 6:31 am

Carolina Alert: Update - Armed robbery at Corner Pantry at 830 Assembly St. on the Columbia campus. Suspect information: Light skin black male with black pants, red shirt, a green mask, a blue bag over his shoulder, white socks, and black slides. The suspect was seen heading east down College St. Members of the Carolina Community with information are encouraged to contact the USC Police Department at 803-777-4215 with any information. Safety Tips: University of South Carolina offers the free RAVE Guardian Safety App, which turns any cell phone into a personalized protection network, connecting with University Police during an emergency and giving them important information, they need instantly. The University has and encourages the use of several available shuttle services for transportation to and around campus. More information for evening and daytime shuttles can be found at Parking and Transportation Services' website. Have a plan before going out. Make sure your friends know not to leave you alone or let you leave anywhere with someone other than the friends you came with. Stay in a group as much as possible. Be aware of your surrounding and trust your instincts. If a place or situation doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.


Urgent Carolina Alert: Armed robbery at Corner Pantry at 830 Assembly St fled East on College towards Columbia campus.

09/15/2023 6:31 am

Urgent Carolina Alert: Armed robbery at Corner Pantry at 830 Assembly St fled East on College towards Columbia campus. Members of the Carolina Community with information are encouraged to contact the USC Police Department at 803-777-4215. Safety Tips: University of South Carolina offers the free RAVE Guardian Safety App, which turns any cell phone into a personalized protection network, connecting with University Police during an emergency and giving them important information, they need instantly. The University has and encourages the use of several available shuttle services for transportation to and around campus. More information for evening and daytime shuttles can be found at Parking and Transportation Services' website. Have a plan before going out. Make sure your friends know not to leave you alone or let you leave anywhere with someone other than the friends you came with. Stay in a group as much as possible. Be aware of your surrounding and trust your instincts. If a place or situation doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.


Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Columbia Campus

09/07/2023 9:23 pm

Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Columbia Campus


Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Columbia Campus

09/07/2023 9:23 pm

Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Columbia Campus


Carolina Alert: This is a TEST of the Carolina Alert Emergency Notification system. In a real emergency, this message will contain important alert information. This is only a test.

09/07/2023 6:07 pm

Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Columbia Campus


Carolina Alert: This is a TEST of the Carolina Alert Emergency Notification system. In a real emergency, this message will contain important alert information. This is only a test.

09/05/2023 1:30 pm

Carolina Alert: This is a TEST of the Carolina Alert Emergency Notification system. In a real emergency, this message will contain important alert information. This is only a test.


Carolina Alert: Tropical Storm Warning for Columbia campus until further notice

08/30/2023 10:59 pm

Carolina Alert: The University of South Carolina's Columbia campus is currently under a Tropical Storm Warning. A Tropical Storm Warning is issued when sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph or higher associated with a tropical cyclone are expected in 36 hours or less. For more information about this warning from the National Weather Service, please visit https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=89456269. Please monitor www.sc.edu/CarolinaAlert, https://sc.edu/uofsc/weather/, and local media for more information and updates.


FLASH FLOOD WARNING issued for Columbia campus

08/27/2023 8:32 pm

FLASH FLOOD WARNING issued for Columbia campus



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