News

School closings and delays in the Asheville area

School closings and delays in the Asheville area

Photo: Metro Services/Metro Creative Graphics


ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Don’t rush out to the bus stop just yet. Overnight rain, sleet and snow, combined with bitter cold, have created hazardous driving conditions this morning.

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

Avery County Schools: Two-hour delay
Erwin School District: Two-hour delay
Madison County Schools: Three-hour delay
Mitchell County Schools: Two-hour delay
Shining Rock Classical Academy: Two-hour delay
Swain County Schools: Regular schedule/no buses on icy roads
Yancey County Schools: Two-hour delay

 

Recent Headlines

5 days ago in Entertainment

‘Rush Hour 4’ will be distributed by Paramount after Trump’s reported request

After President Donald Trump's reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner's "Rush Hour 4," a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.

5 days ago in Entertainment

How Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal found the emotional power of ‘Hamnet’

In "Hamnet," Chloé Zhao's adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's prizewinning 2020 novel, Paul Mescal plays William Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley his wife, Agnes. It's a fictional, speculative drama with basis in historical fact.

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday to the Milan Cortina Winter Games — missing a little of its usual magic. Bad weather lashing western Greece forced organizers to move the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, from Olympia's ancient stadium and temples to a nearby museum.