Lexington County school evacuated after authorities find threat
Sheriff’s deputies have evacuated a Lexington County high school after a threat was found written on a bathroom wall, according to a Tweet from the sheriff’s department.
All buildings at Swansea High were emptied Thursday afternoon, according to the Tweet.
“We’re investigating the message to ensure all students, teachers and staff remain safe and secure,” the sheriff’s department Tweeted at about 12:30 p.m.
By about 2 p.m., deputies finished their sweep of the school, not finding any devices or dangerous objects, spokesman Capt. Adam Myrick said.
This story was originally published November 29, 2018 at 12:24 PM.
Emily Bohatch
The State