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Two Amherst County schools closed Friday due to ‘water issues’

Central Elementary and Amherst Middle will both be closed, officials say

Alli Graham, Digital Content Producer

Published: November 17, 2022 at 10:51 PMUpdated: November 17, 2022 at 11:00 PM

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – Two schools in Amherst County will be closed Friday, Nov. 17, due to “water issues,” according to school officials.

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Timothy Hoden, Chief Operations Officer for Amherst County Public Schools told 10 News Central Elementary and Amherst Middle will both be closed on Friday due to water issues.

In a post on Twitter, Amherst County Public Schools said the water issues are happening in the town, and that staff will work remotely from home.

Central Elementary School and Amherst Middle Schools will be CLOSED, tomorrow, November 18th due to water issues in the town. Staff will work remotely from home. pic.twitter.com/U3nlv8FOFG
— Amherst County Public Schools (@AmherstCountyPS) November 18, 2022