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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.


About the Authors

Duncan Weigand joined WSLS 10’s digital team in June 2024, weeks after graduating from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s in communication studying multimedia journalism and a cognate in marketing.

Jazmine Otey joined the 10 News team in February 2021.

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