Schools announce closures and delays due to strong winds, power outages

DORCHESTER COUNTY (WCBD) – Dorchester District 4 schools will be closed Monday due to severe weather and strong winds that caused power outages.

A school district first told News 2 schools would operate on a delay, but later cancelled classes for the day.

Dorchester District 2 schools will operate on a three-hour delay Monday for all students and staff.

Colleton County schools are operating on a two-hour delay.

Meanwhile, North Walterboro Christian Academy will be closed Monday due to power outages over parts of Colleton County. They expect to return to a normal schedule Tuesday.