AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) – Schools have been delayed and several roads are closed in Aiken, Bamberg and Orangeburg counties due to heavy flooding, according to officials.

Aiken County

Aiken County Public School District officials announced that due to heavy rains that flooded, washed out and caused road closures across the county, schools and offices will operate on a two-hour delayed schedule, Thursday, July 7. November.

Due to the delayed start, only lunch will be served in our cafeterias tomorrow. Students on half-day schedules, including Early Learning Special Education students and others, will not come to school Thursday as buses will not be able to run midday routes, officials say.

The Aiken County Career Center will not have morning classes. Students will report to their high school two hours late. According to the district, rainfall is expected throughout the day.

Use extreme caution when traveling to school and work. If you encounter flooded roads, turn around, officials advise.

The Aiken Department of Public Safety closed the following roads:

• Whiskey Road from Knox Avenue to Grace Avenue
• Intersection of University Parkway and Vaucluse Road
• Price Avenue between Whiskey Road and Two Notch

Authorities urge motorists to seek alternative routes and avoid these areas until further notice.

Best Friend Express transit buses will also be delayed for two hours on November 7 due to flooding.

Bamberg County

Due to worsening road conditions, all Bamberg County schools will move to an e-learning day on Thursday, officials say.

Students should follow their remote learning plans and log in as directed by their teachers. Additionally, all extracurricular programs and activities are canceled for today.

Orangeburg County

Orangeburg County Emergency Operations Center officials said the county is experiencing flash flooding in parts of central and western Orangeburg County and several roads are closed.

Flash flooding is occurring in many areas. Limit travel and use extreme caution, officials urge.

This is where You can see the list of closed roads.

Orangeburg County School District officials announced that due to heavy rain and difficult road conditions in our area, all Orangeburg County School District schools will operate on a three-hour delay.

Officials say students should arrive three hours later than their usual start time. For example, students who normally show up at 8 a.m. should now arrive at 11 a.m. Teachers and staff are also on a three-hour delay and must show up three hours after their normal start time.

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