SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Wednesday brought the first snow day for many people in years in the coastal corner of North Carolina, with accumulation varying in the tri-county region up to 5 inches.
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Though the sun peeked through Wednesday, as many took to their sleds — or, as the case may be in Wilmington, boogie and surf boards — temperatures remained freezing, keeping much of the white stuff on the ground.
As the sun sets, temps will drop further; a cold advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. on Wednedsay, Jan. 22, to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. Temperatures are expected to be in the lower teens, with wind chills anticipated to be 6 above zero. This will cause accumulation to refreeze overnight, leaving roadways dangerous to drive on, with black ice likely to form and hazardous conditions.
Area schools districts, government entities and other facilities have announced Thursday, Jan. 23, an official second snow day — or at least a half snow day. Here are scheduling changes, with the list being updated as more come into the newsroom:
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Battleship North Carolina — Closed Thursday, Jan. 23.
Cape Fear Academy — Closed Thursday, Jan. 23, due to the forecast of severe weather. All after-school activities are also canceled. Operations are planned to resume on a two-hour delay for Friday, Jan. 24, with classes beginning at 10 a.m. This plan is subject to change based on weather conditions.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority — Closed Thursday, Jan. 23, and will reopen on Friday, Jan. 24, 9 a.m. CFPUA accounts can still be managed by calling 910-332-6550 or going online at www.CFPUA.org/Online. The CFPUA’s Long Range Planning Committee meeting scheduled for 3 p.m. on Thursday will be held virtually due to forecast winter weather.
Cape Fear Community College — Remote instruction will take place on Thursday, Jan. 23. All CFCC locations will be closed, and all scheduled events will be cancelled. Additionally, the Bonnie Sanders Burney Child Development Center will be closed for the day.
City of Wilmington — All city buildings and facilities will reopen to the public at 1 p.m. Thursday.
City of Wilmington Municipal Golf Course — Closed through Thursday, Jan. 23.
City of Wilmington Trash and Recycling — Thursday routes will be collected on Saturday, Jan. 25. Thursday customers, please have your bins out by Friday night.
New Hanover County Board of Education’s Budget Work Session — Rescheduled from Thursday, Jan. 23, to Friday, Feb. 7, 1 p.m., at the Board of Education. The general public will have the option to view remotely on NHCS-TV YouTube.
New Hanover County Courts — Closed Thursday, Jan. 23
New Hanover County Government Offices — The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners has made the decision to close all New Hanover County government offices, facilities, attractions, and the landfill on Thursday, Jan. 23, due to hazardous road conditions and concerns for public and staff safety.
New Hanover County Landfill & Household Hazardous Waste facilities— Closed Thursday, Jan. 23.
New Hanover County Public Libraries and Parks — Closed Thursday, Jan. 23.
New Hanover County Schools — All schools will be closed. Staff should check email from HR for further details.
New Hanover County Senior Resource Center — Closed Thursday, Jan. 23.
Town of Carolina Beach — To reopen at noon on Thursday, Jan. 23.
Town of Kure Beach — Town hall will reopen on Thursday at 12:00pm if conditions allow. Council will review conditions Thursday morning and if icy conditions exist on entryways to Town Hall, to protect citizens and staff council office hours will be adjusted accordingly. Trash pickup delayed to Thursday midday.
Town of Wrightsville Beach — Offices will open on a three-hour delay, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Jan. 23.
UNCW — Classes and campus events are cancelled through Thursday, Jan. 23. Campus dining options will be open.
Wilmington Health Offices — Closed Thursday, Jan. 23.
Wrightsville Beach Coffee with a Cop — Canceled for Thursday, Jan. 23.
BRUNSWICK COUNTY
Brunswick County Government Offices — Closed Thursday, Jan. 23, to reopen on regular schedule Friday.
Brunswick County Health Department — Closed Thursday, Jan. 23, to reopen on regular schedule Friday. Health Services will assist with re-scheduling appointments as soon as possible.
Brunswick County Landfill and Convenience Centers — Closed through Thursday, Jan. 23 (convenience centers are traditionally closed on Thursdays already).
Brunswick County Libraries — Closed Thursday, Jan. 23, to reopen on regular schedule Friday.
Brunswick County Parks — Closed Thursday, Jan. 23, to reopen on regular schedule Friday.
Brunswick County Schools — Remote learning in place for Thursday, Jan. 23, and Friday, Jan. 24. Students will complete assignments from home, and all district offices and school buildings will be closed, with employees working remotely. All after-school activities, including athletics, are canceled.
Brunswick County Senior Resources Inc. — Closed Jan. 23; staff will work remotely and are available for urgent matters. All five locations plan to reopen on Friday, Jan. 24.
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office — Offices closed Jan. 23. Patrol deputies, 911 Telecommunicators and Detention Officers are still on duty serving.
City of Southport — Offices will remain closed on Thursday, Jan. 23. Administrative city staff will continue to work remotely. Public safety departments are staffed and prepared to respond to any emergencies. No basketball games, practices, or open gym hours will take place Thursday, Jan. 23. The regular basketball game and practice schedule will resume on Monday, Jan. 27.
GLF Environmental — Trash pickup for Wednesday customers will happen Saturday, Jan. 25. GFL will not collect trash and recycling carts on Thursday, Jan. 23, but will services customers during their next regular collection day on Jan. 30. GFL anticipates that these customers will have more trash and recycling than usual next week. Customers may leave extra bags securely near their cart for pick up. Friday routes are anticipated to run as scheduled.
North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport — Closed on Thursday, Jan. 23. Changes to the museums’ schedules and additional updates as needed will be posted on each museum’s website, ncmaritimemuseumsouthport.com and social media.
Town of Belville — Town offices and the Riverwalk are closed until further notice.
Town of Leland — Closed on Thursday, Jan. 23. Normal operations are expected to resume on Friday, Jan. 24.
Town of Oak Island — All offices, Island Par 3 Golf and OKI Pier remain closed on Jan. 23; all recreation programs are canceled as well.
Village of Bald Head Island — Offices will be closed Jan. 23, including public safety administration and the Island Package Center and Post Office.
PENDER COUNTY
Holly Shelter Shooting Range — Closed Thursday, Jan. 23, due to hazardous road conditions.
Pender County Courts — Closed Thursday, Jan. 23
Pender County Government Offices, health department, libraries, other facilities — Closed Thursday, Jan. 23.
Pender County Schools — Transitioning to remote learning on Thursday, Jan. 23 and all extracurricular activities are canceled. Teachers will provide assignments and instructions through their usual online platforms. Student attendance during remote learning may be verified by any of the following methods:
- Checking-in via two-way communication with appropriate teacher(s)
- Use Apptegy Rooms as first option
- Completing/submitting assignments offline
- Completing/submitting assignments online
- Providing makeup work from Remote Learning Day
- Joining synchronous virtual class
If needed, paper assignments may be substituted by the teacher.
Friday will operate on a two-hour delay at minimum, with an update provided on Thursday.
Pender County Sheriff’s Office — Administrative offices closed on Thursday, Jan. 23, but emergency services will remain fully operational. Individuals needing assistance should call 911 for emergencies.
Town of Surf City — All Town of Surf City buildings, including recreational facilities and programming, will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 23.
Town of North Topsail Beach — Administrative offices and Richard Peters Park will be closed Thursday, Jan. 23. Emergency services will continue to operate. N. Topsail trash service scheduled on Wednesday, Jan. 22, will be picked up on Friday, Jan. 24.
Town of Topsail Beach — Administrative Offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 23, and will open on a delay at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24.
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