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School closures, delays in the Asheville area

School closures, delays in the Asheville area

Many schools have opted to delay the start of classes Wednesday because of hazardous travel conditions. Photo: Saga Communications


ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Travel continues to be a problem in areas around Asheville. Although crews have treated many roads, some icy spots remain, prompting school officials to delay classes Wednesday morning.

Below is a list of closing school closings and delays in the Asheville area:

Bethel Christian Academy – Canton: One-hour delay
Haywood County Schools: Two-hour delay
Madison County Schools: Two-hour delay
Mitchell County Schools: Three-hour delay. Buses will not run on gravel roads or the following roads: Forrest Fisher Road, Deerpark Road, Slagle Road, Odoms Chapel Road, Greasy Creek Road, Brummetts Creek Road, Griffith Road.  Blevins Branch will only be run to Perkins Lane
New Kituwah Academy – Elementary: Open at 9:30 a.m.
Tri-County Christian School: Two-hour delay
Yancey County Schools: Two-hour delay

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