Closures due to wintry weather

Published 6:06 pm Tuesday, January 21, 2025

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Local governments and educational institutions in the area are adjusting their schedules due to the winter weather experienced overnight.

CITY OF FRANKLIN

The city of Franklin announced on its Facebook page on Wednesday, Jan. 22, “Out of abundance of caution and concern for everyone’s safety, the city of Franklin offices will be closed today, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, and on a two-hour delay Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.”

The city later noted that trash only will still be picked up Wednesday.

CAMP COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Camp Community College announced on its website that it is “closed Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, due to hazardous conditions.”

TOWN OF WINDSOR

Windsor Town Manager William Saunders announced Wednesday, Jan. 22, that “the Windsor town office is closed today due to inclement weather.”

He also noted that the Windsor Planning Commission meeting set for 7 p.m. on Wednesday was canceled.

FRANKLIN CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Franklin City Public Schools announced shortly before 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, that it was updating its status for the following day from operating on a two-hour delay to being closed.

“The decision has just been made to cancel all Franklin City Public School classes and Central Office hours for Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025,” FCPS officials stated. “Please stay tuned to local media outlets, social media and ParentSquare for updates.”

SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Southampton County Public Schools had stated in the early evening of Tuesday, Jan. 21, that it would be operating on a two-hour delay the next day, but it shared the following update on Facebook shortly after 9 p.m.: In consideration of the worsening conditions and the expansion of the Winter Weather Advisory from the National Weather Service, Southampton County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Stay warm and cozy!

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY SCHOOLS

Isle of Wight County Schools Director of Community and Media Relations Lynn B. Briggs stated in a Tuesday evening, Jan. 21, announcement, After closely monitoring the National Weather Service and local forecasts as well as consulting with the emergency services, it appears that snow will impact our area overnight. Given these predictions and the likelihood of hazardous road conditions, all IWCS schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22, for all students and staff. This includes all after-school and evening activities. SOL testing for middle school students scheduled for tomorrow will occur on Thursday. We appreciate your understanding as we all work together to ensure the safety of our students and staff.