WITN-TV Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter weather or emergencies strike Eastern North Carolina, WITN-TV is the primary source for residents across Greenville, New Bern, Jacksonville, and Washington to find the latest school closings and delays.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Stay Informed via WITN

WITN provides several “First Alert” tools to ensure you aren’t left in the dark when schedules change:

The WITN Closings Dashboard: The most direct way to see a full list of every school, daycare, and government office with a status change is the WITN Closings & Delays page.
First Alert Weather App: You can download the WITN weather app and set up location-based alerts. If your specific county or school district issues a closing, you will receive a push notification instantly.
On-Air News Coverage: During “WITN News at Sunrise,” a scrolling ticker at the bottom of the screen provides a constant stream of updates starting as early as 4:30 AM.

Common Schedule Adjustments

When you check the WITN list, you will see specific designations that dictate how the school day will function:

Status	Impact on Students
Closed / No School	Campus is shut down. No students or staff report.
Remote Learning Day	Students do not go to campus but must log in for virtual instruction.
2-Hour Delay	School starts two hours late. If your bus usually arrives at 7:00 AM, it will arrive at 9:00 AM.
Early Dismissal	School ends several hours early to ensure buses can return home before weather conditions worsen.

The Decision-Making Process

Decisions are typically made by local superintendents by 5:30 AM on the day of the event, though “early calls” are often made the night before if a major ice or snow event is certain. Officials look at:

Road Safety: Specifically checking for “black ice” on rural roads that may not have been treated.
Wind Chill: If temperatures are low enough to cause frostbite for students waiting at bus stops.
Power Outages: Ensuring school buildings have functional heating and lighting.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for North Carolina from WITN-TV. Find all the latest news and weather headlines at witn.com.

WITN-TV, virtual channel 7, is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Washington, North Carolina, United States. The station is owned by Gray Television.-Wikipedia