Local schools, government services and businesses are rapidly announcing closures and delays as Hurricane Helene brings the threat of high winds and tornadoes to the Hilton Head Island area. Meteorologists predict the worst of the storm will hit Beaufort County beginning Thursday evening and overnight Friday.
This list of closures and delays will be constantly updated as the week progresses.
Schools and childcare
Beaufort County School District : All Beaufort County public school facilities will be closed Friday and classes will be held online, the district announced just before noon on Thursday. After-school activities Thursday were canceled, but activities set for Friday afternoon would continue as scheduled.
Technical College of the Lowcountry : In-person classes canceled after 5 p.m. Thursday and all day Friday; normal operations resuming 8 a.m. Monday
- Marine Corps Air Station classes will be held virtually
- TCL Hampton Campus Mungin Center closing at 2 p.m. Thursday through the weekend