Several area schools announce late openings for Wednesday

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Several schools have announced delayed openings on Wednesday due to the winter storm on Tuesday.

Many school districts operating on delays say they need time to assess storm damages to facilities, buses, and bus routes before the school day begins.

Charleston Southern University will have a 2-hour opening delay, with all university offices opening at 10 a.m.

The school districts beginning the day on a 2-hour delay are below:

• Berkeley County School District
• Charleston County School District
• Dorchester School District 2
• Dorchester School District 4
• Georgetown County School District
• Williamsburg County School District

Colleton County School District has announced they will remain closed on Wednesday and expect to resume normal hours Thursday.

No update has been given regarding whether Dorchester School District 4 will operate on a delayed schedule.

These school districts had an eLearning day on Tuesday due to the severe weather impacting the Lowcountry and the state.