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LIST: School and organization closings due to Tropical Storm Debby

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UPDATE

As Debby continues to roll through our region, many school districts and other organizations have announced closings and delays due to the threat of severe weather.

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Here’s a full list of closures in our region:

  • Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley: Closed Friday
  • Alleghany Highlands Public Schools: Opening at 10 a.m. on Friday
  • Bath County Public Schools: Delayed until Monday, Aug. 12
  • Bedford Otter Bus: Closed Friday
  • Botetourt County Public Schools: Delayed until Aug. 12
  • Craig County Public Schools: Delayed until Aug. 12
  • Danville Public Schools: Closed Friday
  • Nelson County Public Schools: Closed Friday
  • Pittsylvania County Public Schools: Closed Friday
  • Virginia Western Community College: Closed Friday

ORIGINAL STORY

With Tropical Storm Debby set to have an impact on our region, some counties have begun to announce school and city office closures and delays.

[RELATED: Weather Authority Alert Day issued due to the threat of local impacts from Tropical Storm Debby]

Here is a list of schools that have already announced delays to the academic year:

  • Alleghany Highlands Public Schools: Closing early at noon on Thursday, Aug. 8
  • Bath County Public Schools: Closed Thursday, Aug. 8
  • Botetourt County Public Schools: Delayed until Aug. 12
  • Carroll County Public Schools: Delayed until Monday, Aug. 12
  • Central Virginia Community College: Closed Thursday, Aug. 8
  • Craig County Public Schools: Delayed until Aug. 12
  • Danville Community College: Closed Thursday, Aug. 8
  • Danville Public Schools: Closed Thursday, Aug. 8
  • Franklin County Public Schools: All student activities and all student transportation canceled for Thursday, Aug. 8. All school and district offices will be closing at 12 p.m.
  • Grayson County Public Schools: Delayed until Aug. 12.
  • Martinsville City Public Schools: Closed Thursday, Aug. 8
  • Mini-World Child Care Center, Inc-Botetourt
  • Mini-World Child Care Center, Inc-Salem
  • Nelson County Public Schools: Delayed Until Aug. 12
  • Patrick & Henry Community College: Closing at noon on Thursday, Aug. 8
  • Pittsylvania County Public Schools: Closed Thursday, Aug. 8

Thursday evening activities are canceled for Mt. Ivy Christian Church-Moneta as well. Additionally, Springlake Stockyard in Moneta said it will be closed on Saturday. City of Roanoke Offices will be closed at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8

We will update the list with delays and closures as we get more information.


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