Winter storm closings and delays list: Jan. 21-24, 2025

SUMTER

The Sumter Museum will be closed Thursday, Jan. 23, to ensure the safety of staff, volunteers and visitors. The grand opening and reception for the "Forest to Furniture" exhibit has been rescheduled to next Thursday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m.

The City of Sumter announced Wednesday afternoon that "out of an abundance of caution, City of Sumter offices and parks will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Thursday's residential trash pickup will occur on Sunday, Jan. 26. Wednesday's sanitation services are rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25. As always, ensure trash bins are out by 7 a.m. For more info visit www.sumtersc.gov."

 

All SAFE Federal Credit Union branches and call centers will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Online and mobile banking services and ATM locations remain available. Visit SAFE's website often for updates regarding the Wednesday, Jan. 22, hours of operation

All Central Carolina Technical College campuses will remain closed on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, as the effects of the winter storm continue to create road hazards. Updates will continue to be shared through phone, email, text, social media and the college website cctech.edu. 

All updates will be shared through email, text, phone call, social media and at  cctech.edu.

Wilson Hall will close its campus at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, and remain closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Thursday, Jan. 23, is an eLearning day.
Students are asked to check their Google classroom and email for information from their teeachers regarding assignments and activities.

Due to the inclement weather, ALL Tandem Health Sites will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 22.  ALL Tandem Health sites will reopen at noon on Thursday, Jan. 23.

Sumter School District
UPDATE FROM SHELLY GALLOWAY, Executive Director of Communication and Community Engagement for Sumter School District: After assessing the road conditions throughout Sumter County, black ice remains in a few portions of the city and in the rural southern and northeastern sections of our county. With the return of freezing temperatures this evening and early morning, all schools and offices will remain closed Friday, Jan. 24. Our top priority is to ensure the safety of our students, employees, families, and bus drivers traveling to and from school.

Friday will be a traditional school closure. We will announce the make up date for students and staff soon. 

To ensure the safety of our students and staff, Sumter School District works in conjunction with emergency management and law enforcement officials when making decisions regarding inclement weather and road conditions in our community. Please stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday.

"After consulting with emergency management officials, black ice from previous precipitation and freezing temperatures will cause hazardous driving conditions in our community,"  Shelly Galloway, executive director of communication and community engagement for the district, said in a news release. "In order to ensure the safety of our students, employees, families and bus drivers traveling to and from school, all Sumter School District schools and offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 23. 

Although we are an approved eLearning district, Sumter School District has utilized our five allotted eLearning days. Thursday will be a traditional school closure, and students and staff will make up this day Monday, Feb. 17. A decision regarding the operational status of school Friday will be made on Thursday."

Wednesday, Jan. 22, is an eLearning day. Lessons and assignments will be posted in Schoology. Students will complete eLearning assignments later if they are unable to participate due to power outages, lack of internet service, or other barriers.

Morris College released a statement on Monday evening, Jan. 20, regarding its plans ahead of the expected wintry weather this week.

"Due to the expected impact of winter storm Enzo, all in-person activities and classes will be suspended at 12pm tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025. Virtual classes will continue up to 5pm. Non-essential personnel may leave campus at 12pm. Dinner hours in the dining hall will be from 4-5:30pm.," according to the release.

"For any emergencies that may occur during this time, contact security at 803-934-3258. Stay tuned for updates concerning operations for Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025."

CLARENDON COUNTY

UPDATE from Clarendon County School District: To ensure the safety of our students and staff, the Clarendon County School District will extend e-learning through Friday, Jan. 24. Please be aware that all school activities are canceled. Students will have assignments posted in Google Classroom and/or Rooms, and they must adhere to the District’s e-Learning Expectations. These expectations are on our district website under the documents section at ClarendonCSD.org.

LEE COUNTY

Lee County School Board has been postponed from Thursday, Jan. 23, to Thursday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m.

Update by Shawnta McKenziue, Lee County School District Office of Human Resources: Lee County School District will operate on a two-hour delay opening on Friday, Jan. 24. Our decision is based upon the information that we have received relative to our road conditions and the expected temperature tomorrow morning. This will prevent our students from standing at the bus stop in such frigid temperatures. Moreover, the delay will allow for more time for the ice to melt and provide advance traveling time for students and staff members who normally leave home in the dark. This schedule should enhance visibility for everyone. Additionally, all after school programs, athletic events, field trips and extracurricular activities for Friday afternoon have been cancelled.
In order to ensure the safety of our students and staff, Lee County School District works collaboratively with the County Emergency Management Team and the Lee County Sheriff’s Department when making decisions regarding inclement weather in our community. Please check our district’s website and Facebook page for additional updates.

Lee County School District is operating an eLearning schedule on Wednesday, Jan. 22, and Thursday, Jan. 23. All after school activities will also be canceled. Students are expected to log into their Google Classroom for assignments. Students who are unable to access their accounts electronically will have five school days to make up any missed assignments.

Additionally, all after school programs, athletic events, field trips and extracurricular activities for Thursday afternoon have been cancelled.