North Carolina
Four lockdowns in three days at schools in eastern North Carolina
4 completely different faculties in japanese North Carolina have undergone lockdowns up to now three days on account of potential threats.
The realm impacted contains Rocky Mount, Edgecombe and Halifax counties.
On Monday morning, Tarboro police stated an Edgecombe Neighborhood Faculty scholar was seen performing erratically on campus, inflicting a involved employees member to name police.
“It was worrying as a result of this wasn’t one thing that’s occurred earlier than right here,” ECC scholar Annie Lawrence stated.
In Messenbrink’s automotive, police stated they discovered three rifles and ammunition, in addition to supplies linking him to a hate-based group.
Investigators advised WRAL Information they do not imagine Messenbrink supposed to commit any violence on the faculty, however the incident was a psychological well being state of affairs that developed into regarding behaviors.
Some college students had been on edge regardless.
“Nervous, as a result of this can be a small neighborhood,” Lawrence stated. “So it’s like what else might go on, who might come and what might occur?”
On Tuesday, North Edgecombe Excessive Faculty was evacuated after the Edgecombe Sheriff’s Workplace stated somebody referred to as in a bomb risk.
A discover from ECSO stated investigators did not discover any hazard on campus and college students had been capable of return to class.
On Wednesday, William Davie Center Faculty in Roanoke Rapids was locked down.
A discover from the college’s web site stated the Halifax County Sheriff’s Workplace needed to examine a potential act of violence, however the matter was resolved and college students had been protected.
Simply hours earlier, Rocky Mount Excessive Faculty noticed its personal lockdown after police stated college students reported seeing an odd girl within the constructing.
Nash County Public Faculties despatched a message to oldsters saying police searched the campus however did not discover any trespassers or weapons.
Nonetheless, one mother or father advised WRAL Information that she was contemplating eradicating her son from public faculty on account of her concern over the lockdown.
“This isn’t how we get higher as a neighborhood, and this isn’t how our youngsters get their schooling,” Crystal Vick stated.
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Some school systems in Western North Carolina are closed or operating on delays Wednesday, Jan. 15, due to winter weather impacts.
- Avery County Schools: Two-hour delay.
- Cherokee County Schools: Two-hour delay.
- Clay County Schools: Closed, optional workday.
- Graham County Schools: Two-hour delay.
- Jackson County Schools: Two-hour delay.
- Macon County Schools: Franklin area closed, remote learning day. Highlands School, three-hour delay. Nantahala School, two-hour delay.
- Madison County Schools: One-hour delay.
- Mitchell County Schools: One-hour delay.
- Swain County Schools: Two-hour delay.
- Transylvania County Schools: Two-hour delay.
This story will be updated
North Carolina
FEMA extends transitional housing program for North Carolina residents displaced by Hurricane Helene
FEMA is extending its Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Program to Jan. 25 for residents of North Carolina, according to a Monday announcement.
The program, which was set to expire on Tuesday, funds temporary housing, like hotel or motel rooms, for thousands of people displaced from their homes by Hurricane Helene.
The federal assistance gives households extra time to find alternative housing solutions or to make repairs to their homes.
FEMA ADMINISTRATOR URGES HURRICANE HELENE VICTIMS TO TAKE ACTION AMID RISK OF LOSING TEMPORARY HOUSING
A drone view shows damage following Hurricane Helene, in Asheville, North Carolina, on Sept. 29. (Reuters/Marco Bello)
More than 3,000 families are eligible for the program’s extension, according to FEMA.
The agency said people checking out of their temporary housing on Tuesday are returning to habitable homes or have withdrawn from FEMA assistance.
NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR PUSHES FEMA TO EXTEND TEMPORARY SHELTER ASSISTANCE AS WINTER STORM ROLLS IN
More than 10,000 households accepted temporary shelter in hotels participating in the TSA program following the aftermath of the hurricane, FEMA said last month, but most have since moved to longer-term housing.
Homes are seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Oct. 2, 2024, in Chimney Rock Village, North Carolina. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
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Each county also has its own shelters and nonprofits to assist people who are not eligible for FEMA’s program.
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