News 19 WLTX Latest School Closings and Delays

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As severe weather often impacts the South Carolina Midlands, staying informed about the latest school schedule changes is vital for families from Columbia to Orangeburg. News 19 WLTX is the primary source for real-time closing and delay information across the region.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the WLTX Closing List

WLTX provides several ways to check if your child’s school is affected by snow, ice, or severe thunderstorms:

The Digital Closing Board: The most direct way to check is by visiting the WLTX Closings & Delays page. This list is alphabetized and searchable by district or school name.
Mobile App Alerts: By downloading the WLTX News19 app (available on iOS and Android), you can subscribe to “Severe Weather” push notifications. This is often the fastest way to learn about an eLearning transition.
On-Air Morning News: During “News19 Friends at 5” and throughout the morning broadcast, a continuous scroll at the bottom of the screen lists every reported delay and closure.

Modern Weather Responses: eLearning vs. Closures

In recent years, Midlands school districts have shifted how they handle inclement weather. You will likely see these terms on the WLTX tracker:

eLearning Day: Instead of a “snow day” that must be made up in June, students stay home and complete assignments online via platforms like Google Classroom or Canvas. Teachers typically hold virtual office hours.
2-Hour Delay: School begins two hours later than the standard time. This is common when morning temperatures are near freezing, allowing sunlight to melt “black ice” on bridges and secondary roads.
Closed (No eLearning): Reserved for severe events where widespread power outages or internet disruptions are expected, making remote learning impossible. These days are usually made up using designated “weather makeup days” on the school calendar.

Key Districts Monitored by WLTX

WLTX tracks over 20 districts and dozens of private schools/colleges, including:

Richland County: Districts One and Two
Lexington County: Districts One, Two, Three, Four, and Five (Lexington-Richland 5)
Surrounding Counties: Kershaw, Fairfield, Newberry, Calhoun, Orangeburg, Sumter, and Clarendon.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for South Carolina from News 19 WLTX. Columbia’s Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more.

WLTX, virtual channel 19, is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Columbia, South Carolina, United States. The station is owned by Tegna Inc.-Wikipedia