— UPDATE 4PM WEDNESDAY
Vance County Schools has announced that due to “severe weather predictions for our region, including high winds, heavy rain, and potential power outages, (Vance public schools) will operate on an early dismissal schedule for Thursday, August 8.”
– EM Rollins STEAM Academy will close at 12:00 PM.
– Vance County High School (VCHS) and Vance County Early College (VCEC) will close at 12:30 PM.
With safety as the top priority, the school system said, “We will continue to closely monitor the weather and its impact on our region. A decision regarding school for Friday, August 9, will be made no later than 3:00 PM on Thursday.”