Threat towards Dent Middle School under investigation

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RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they’re investigating a threat made towards Dent Middle School on Wednesday.

Authorities say they knew about the threat made through social media at several students and a school staffer.

According to officials, they will have more deputies at the school through the end of the week as a precautionary measure.

Deputies say they’re working to identify the person that made the threat.