Cabell County Schools Closed Friday Due to Odor
Two schools in Cabell County were closed on Friday due to an odor detected in the buildings.
Charleston Huntington, WV, September 18, 2026 —
Two educational facilities in Cabell County experienced closures on Friday as a result of an unidentified odor detected within their structures. The decision to close the schools was implemented to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff.
Specific details regarding the nature of the odor or its potential source were not immediately available. The exact names of the two schools affected by this incident have not been publicly disclosed. Similarly, information concerning any investigations into the odor or remediation efforts was not provided.
The closure on Friday led to the disruption of normal academic activities for students attending the affected schools. The timing of the closures implies that educational programming for that day was canceled. Information regarding the planned reopening of the schools or the timeline for resolving the issue was not immediately released.
Authorities or school district officials have not yet commented on the specific circumstances leading to the odor detection or the measures being taken to address the situation. The lack of specific information means the full impact and resolution of this event remain unclear.
Further updates are anticipated as the situation develops and more details become available from the relevant authorities within Cabell County’s school district.
Story summarized from the original created by Keith Conner on www.wowktv.com, see more information here.
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