After the National Weather Service verified the tornado, they reported: The tornado began near the intersection of Lockhart Rd and Keys Ln, then traveled northeast across the campus of North Central High School before lifting approximately a half mile later beyond the parking lot on the northeast side of the school.

The tornado snapped numerous pine trees at the beginning of the track, then partially collapsed concrete stadium bleachers and a press box.

The tornado then lifted most of the roof off of the main office and an older auditorium, then collapsed the exterior wall along a portion of the west side of the building.

[3]The school was relocated to 874 Vocational Lane in Camden, South Carolina while repairs were made to the home campus.

The following day, on January 4, 2023, the Knight family returned to school at the new facility on Lockhart Road to begin classes after Christmas break came to an end.