Fayetteville Area Weather Cancellations and Delays for Idalia
As Hurricane Idalia impacts Florida today, it’s time to pay attention and prepare for potential impacts in North Carolina later in the week. Currently, heavy rain is expected across our…
As Hurricane Idalia impacts Florida today, it's time to pay attention and prepare for potential impacts in North Carolina later in the week.
Currently, heavy rain is expected across our region starting Wednesday and continuing overnight into Thursday.
As closures and delays are announced we will add them to this page.
If you'd like to report an official closure or delay, please send an e-mail to country@wkml.com. We will monitor this e-mail address for ALL of our Beasley Media stations.
Government Closures
- Hoke Sheriff's Office: Closed Thursday
Schools
Schools systems reporting so far:
- Cumberland County
- Robeson County
- Richmond County
- Hoke County
- Bladen County
- Columbus County
- Whiteville City
- DoDEA Fort Liberty
- Lee County Schools
Colleges and Universities Reporting So Far:
- Methodist University - Closed Thursday
- Coastal Carolina Community College - Wednesday evening classes cancelled, Closed Thursday
Cumberland County - Remote Thursday
Robeson County Schools - Regular Schedule Wednesday, Closed Thursday
Richmond County Schools - Closed Thursday
Hoke County Schools - No After-School Wednesday, Remote Thursday
Bladen County Schools - No After-School Wednesday, Remote Thursday
Columbus County Schools - Remote Thursday
Whiteville City Schools - Closed Thursday
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - All schools will operate on a regular schedule with no after school sporting events. Sporting practices may be conducted but must be concluded by 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 31, 2023- Whiteville City Schools is CLOSED to all students and staff.
Friday, September 1, 2023 - At this time we are anticipating operating on a regular schedule.
DoDEA Fort Liberty - Closed Thursday
Lee County Schools - Remote Thursday
Sports
High School Football
No current changes
Two Rivers Classic Football Moved to Friday
Community Events
WKML Ticket Stops
All WKML Stars & Guitars Ticket Stops scheduled for Friday and Saturday are still on for now.
