Nash County Schools face partial HVAC outages

Avery Davis reports live from Nash County on the HVAC issues affecting several schools in the district. According to a spokesperson, five schools are experiencing partial outages: J.R. Edwards Elementary, Middlesex Elementary, Red Oak Middle, Rocky Mount Middle, and North Nash High.
Posted 8/13/2026, 6:30:45 PM

Avery Davis reports from Nash County on the HVAC issues affecting several schools in the district.<br>According to a spokesperson, five schools are experiencing partial outages: J.R. Edwards Elementary, Middlesex Elementary, Red Oak Middle, Rocky Mount Middle, and North Nash High.<br><br>The school district has not disclosed the cause of these outages or the timeline for repairs. They have, however, assured the community that while efforts are being made to restore full function, classes will continue in air-conditioned classrooms when necessary. <br><br>This situation has developed shortly after the school year resumed on Tuesday. The community has raised concerns regarding the impact on class schedules and overall school operations, but the district maintains that normal scheduling is still in effect for the time being.