One person injured following shooting incident in Florida
FLORIDA — A shooting in Edgewater that left one person injured is under investigation, according to the Edgewater Police Department.Officers responded to a call on East Yelka Terrace after receiving reports that a person had been shot. When officers arrived, they secured the scene and began investigating the incident.Police said the suspect was taken into custody at the scene.Authorities...
Multiple schools in Florida could close this week
FLORIDA — A powerful storm system expected to move across the southeastern United States Monday could bring severe weather to parts of Florida, raising the possibility that some schools may close or adjust schedules this week.According to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center, widespread severe thunderstorms are expected to develop Monday as a strong cold front sweeps across...
Multiple schools in Georgia announce closures for Monday
GEORGIA — School districts across Georgia announced closures, virtual learning days and delayed openings for Monday, March 16, as a severe weather system is expected to move through the state.Some districts said schools will be closed for the day, while others shifted to remote instruction or delayed opening by two hours.Troup County Schools announced a full closure for Monday.Meriwether...
Multiple schools in South Carolina announce closures for Monday
SOUTH CAROLINA — School districts across South Carolina announced closures, remote learning days, and schedule changes for Monday as a severe weather system expected to bring strong storms, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall moves across the state.Many districts opted to shift to eLearning days, allowing students to complete assignments remotely while school buildings remain closed.Districts Implement eLearning DaysSeveral school...
Multiple schools in North Carolina announce closures for Monday
NORTH CAROLINA — School districts and educational institutions across North Carolina canceled classes, moved to remote instruction, or scheduled early dismissals for Monday, March 16, as a severe weather system was forecast to move through the region.Several large public school districts announced full closures for the day. Rockingham County Schools and Stokes County Schools both closed all schools Monday....
Multiple schools in Pennsylvania announce closures for Monday
PENNSYLVANIA — Several school districts in western Pennsylvania have announced closures or remote instruction for Monday, March 16, as officials monitor developing weather conditions and other potential disruptions.Multiple districts in Allegheny and Butler counties said students will not attend classes in person, with some shifting to remote instruction or flexible learning days.Chartiers Valley School District, located in Allegheny County...
Multiple schools in Maryland announce early dismissals for Monday
MARYLAND — School systems across Maryland are preparing for severe weather expected Monday, March 16, by announcing early dismissals and canceling after-school activities.Forecasters say a strong storm system moving into the region Monday afternoon could bring damaging winds, large hail and possible tornadoes, prompting officials to adjust school schedules to ensure students and staff can return home safely.Several major...
Multiple schools in Virginia announce closures for Monday
VIRGINIA — Several school districts across Central Virginia have canceled in-person classes for Monday, March 16, as forecasters warn of a significant risk of severe weather, including possible tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail.The National Weather Service has placed much of Virginia under a Level 4 out of 5 risk for severe storms, a designation that indicates a higher...
Body found in wooded area in Virginia, investigation underway
VIRGINIA — Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered Sunday morning near Wilkes Ridge Parkway in Goochland County.According to the Goochland County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a wooded area in the 1600 block of Wilkes Ridge Parkway around 11 a.m., where they found the body.Officials said there are no signs of foul play and no threat...
Two people injured after being struck by vehicle in two separate crashes in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — Two pedestrians were struck in separate crashes just minutes apart Sunday in East Baton Rouge Parish, according to first responders.Officials said the first crash happened shortly before 4:50 p.m. along East Flanacher Road in Zachary.A second pedestrian was struck around 5 p.m. near the intersection of North 27th Street and North Street in Baton Rouge.Authorities said both...
