UPDATE: Midlands schools move to E-learning due to bomb threat
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– According to a spokesperson for Lexington School District One, two high schools in the area have been moved to E-learning today due to a bomb threat.
Officials say a threatening email mentioned River Bluff High School and Lexington Technology Center.
Lexington High School was also moved to E-learning because it shares a campus with the technology center.
Both the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and Town of Lexington Police are investigating to determine if the threat is credible.
Authorities are also investigating a potential threat made at White Knoll High School. Extra deputies are on campus.
Muller Road Middle school went into a brief Secure Status, but the status has been lifted.
Richland Northeast High School will dismiss school early today, according to officials. Student drivers will be dismissed at 11:45 a.m. followed by car riders at 12 p.m. Walkers will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m. Students who ride the bus will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
Richland Northeast and Spring Valley High will continue to be remote learning through Friday, Feb. 3.
Dent Middle School, and Midlands Arts Conservatory are in a Secure Status due to a threat. School officials say law enforcement is evaluating the threat.
Richland School District Two also tweeted that Spring Valley High School will be on a delayed start Thursday morning. They will transition to asynchronous learning. Parents can begin picking up their kids if they are already at school.
All activities, athletics, and after school programs for Spring Valley and Richland Northeast High schools have been canceled for today.
Spring Valley was also evacuated Wednesday afternoon due to a threat.
Airport High School also reported receiving a threat.
A spokesperson for Lexington District 2 says the school was placed on a hold, with students and teachers remaining in place in their rooms for instruction and activities.
Stay with ABC Columbia News for further updates.
