Illness closes four Anson Co. schools for rest of week

WADESBORO, N.C. (WBTV) - Four Anson County schools are transitioning to remote learning due to illnesses among staff and students, according to district staff.

Anson High, Anson Middle, Anson Elementary and Peachland-Polkton Elementary schools will be closed Nov. 9 and 10 with Nov. 11 an already-planned holiday.

Students will learn remotely during this time.

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Representatives from Anson County Schools say a deep cleaning of the schools will happen while students and staff are out of the building.

Students will return to school Nov. 14.