UPDATE: A Carolina Alert has just been issued at the University of South Carolina due to a significant public safety incident reported around 2:45 p.m. today. Students and faculty have been alerted to avoid the area surrounding 541 Main St on the Columbia campus, where the alert indicates a potential threat.
Officials warn that Main St is currently closed from Blossom St to Wheat St. Those in the vicinity are instructed to stay away and follow the directives of law enforcement. The address corresponds to the Horizon I Building, heightening concerns among students and faculty alike.
As this is a developing story, further updates are expected as authorities investigate the situation. The safety of the university community is a top priority, and heightened security measures are in effect.
Stay tuned for immediate updates as more information becomes available. Please share this alert with others who may be affected or in the area.
