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University officials and students alike get ready for the remnants of #Ian
@sammy_sobich and @JaydenSimmons01 have the story:
https://carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu/usc-campus-prepares-for-hurricane-ians-impact/
Hurricane Ian will bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to SC. Stay safe everyone. Here’s a little bit of today’s show. @USCCarolinaNews