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Durham public schools will shut down Thursday and Friday in anticipation of Hurricane Florence, school\u00a0officials announced<\/a> Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The decision was made “in the best interest of families and DPS staff and to allow for appropriate preparation for Hurricane Florence,” a press release said.<\/p>\n

Previously, school officials had announced<\/a> that schools would let out three hours early Thursday and remain closed through the weekend. All after-school activities and athletic events will remain canceled Thursday through Sunday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Durham public schools will shut down Thursday and Friday in anticipation of Hurricane Florence, school\u00a0officials announced Wednesday. 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