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Meilissa Holland, far left, principal at Beaufort Elementary School, and Jamey Porter make sure thier students stay together and get on the right bus because of early dismissal on Thursday, March 18. Holland said of the 367 students registered at the school about a third are still virtual leaving about 70 bus riders on any given day. Stormy weather was forcast for Thursday afternoon prompting early dismissal for all Beaufort County schools including cancellation of high school athletic events.