Winter weather has led to significant disruptions across the Carolinas, affecting schools and services.
Winter weather has led to early dismissals and closures across the Carolinas. Schools, government offices, and public transportation are adjusting schedules to prioritize safety as snow and ice create hazardous conditions. Residents are urged to stay warm and cautious on the roads this weekend.
As winter weather makes its presence felt, cities across the Carolinas are seeing early dismissals and closures of various institutions. Residents are advised to stay warm and exercise caution on the roads as snow and ice conditions can turn treacherous in a hurry.
In Horry County, Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) has decided to close its doors early today. The campus will shut down at noon and won’t reopen until Monday. Meanwhile, the Darlington County School District is following suit: all schools will be letting out early this Friday, with afterschool activities getting the axe to ensure everyone gets home safely.
Florence 1 Schools have put in place a plan for Friday. Although students will be dismissed at their usual times, all afterschool activities and the Extended Day Academy have been canceled. The situation is similar across the Florence School District 3 where early dismissals are in order. Lake City Early Childhood, J.C. Lynch Elementary, Olanta Magnet, and Scranton Elementary will be easing out at 11 a.m., while Main Street Elementary will follow closely behind at 11:10 a.m. Other schools are adjusting similarly with dismissals ranging from 11:50 a.m. to noon.
Francis Marion University has also jumped on the early closure bandwagon. The campus will close at 2:30 p.m. this Friday, leading to the cancellation of evening activities and Saturday morning classes. Meanwhile, in Dillon County, Dillon School District 4’s elementary schools will let students out at 12:15 p.m., with the older students heading home an hour later. Activity cancellations are also present across the board.
The weather has caused a ripple effect within local government operations too. Darlington County government offices are shutting down at 12:30 p.m., including the landfill and all trash collection stations. Scotland County’s offices will close at 2 p.m., and like those in Darlington, they will remain closed on Saturday—though emergency services will still operate as needed.
With the temperatures dropping and roads getting icy, many institutions are prioritizing safety above all else. As part of this, the Public Schools of Robeson County will be dismissing all students at 11:30 a.m. this Friday, ensuring no one is left out in the harsh weather. The afterschool activities will sadly be canceled, and after-school care will be unavailable as well.
Robeson Community College is also shifting gears, moving to remote learning and closing its physical campus starting at 5 p.m. on Friday and will remain shut until 8 a.m. on Monday.
Scotland County Schools are adopting an early release schedule with students from elementary all the way up to the high school levels receiving staggered dismissals throughout the morning. It’s a coordinated effort to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff alike.
As the weather does its thing, everyone is advised to stay cozy indoors if possible and prepare for potential delays or complications with travel this weekend. With all these closures and early dismissals, it’s clear that everyone is taking a proactive approach to weather safety. So grab your hot cocoa, bundle up, and stay warm!
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