Social Media Threat Prompts Added Security at Schools

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Lexington Police are increasing their presence at schools after a threat was made on social media.

Officers say they are investigating a threat made to Lexington Middle School via Snapchat.  The department tweeted Tuesday, that they officers will be at all Lexington one schools within the town of Lexington.

Police are working with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and SLED to “bring this case to a conclusion.”