Halifax Community College closes at noon today.
The state Highway Patrol responded to at least 20 wrecks overnight.
Halifax County will open shelters for citizens at 6 p.m.
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District will be closed Friday due to the current weather situation.
Snowfall estimates across the area range from 2 to 5 inches and authorities are encouraging people to stay off roads as state and local crews work to treat them.
Halifax Regional continues to prepare for the winter storm and inclement weather expected to impact Roanoke Rapids and communities in the surrounding area.
An overloaded circuit is being blamed for a fire that destroyed the second floor of a house at 211 Monroe Street today.