SC State University enacts visitor curfews, vehicle and ID checks following deadly shooting

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 944

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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After two deadly shootings in four months, South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers is seeking to reassure students, parents and staff shaken by the tragic events and concerned about safety on campus.

“Our campus is grieving,” Conyers told about 500 people who tuned in to an online address Thursday evening. “These were not abstract events, they were deeply personal, and they have shaken our sense of safety and stability.”

“While we are undergoing some …

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