Here’s an updated breaking news story with the latest information:Law enforcement determined there was no threat; district says students were never in danger
BRYSON CITY, N.C. (Smokies.LIVE Information Center) — A lockdown at Swain County High School has been lifted after law enforcement responded to a perceived threat Thursday morning and determined there was no threat.
According to the Swain County School District, the lockdown began at approximately 11:25 a.m. after a staff member reported a perceived threat. Other school locations were placed under perimeter lockdowns as a precaution.
Local law enforcement responded and conducted a search of the area. Authorities determined there was no threat at approximately 11:59 a.m.
The district said students were never in danger during the incident.
All lockdowns and perimeter lockdowns have now been lifted.
School officials thanked students, staff, families and the community for following established emergency procedures.
The district said it is debriefing with law enforcement and will provide additional details as they become available.
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School and emergency personnel are evaluating the situation; families asked to avoid the campus until further notice
BRYSON CITY, N.C. (Smokies.LIVE Information Center) — Swain County High School has been placed on lockdown as school personnel and emergency responders evaluate a situation at the school.
Officials say personnel are working to assess the situation and resolve it.
Parents, guardians and community members are being asked to follow the school’s emergency plan and not call or go to the school until further information is available.
Smokies.LIVE is monitoring the situation and will provide updates as officials release additional information.
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