False school threats strain safety resources and can bring serious charges, police warn

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Two school threats in just one week in western North Carolina are putting parents on edge, even after both were found to be hoaxes.

At Asheville Middle School, a student was accused of threatening to bring a firearm to campus. At East Yancey Middle School, a note stating “I have a bomb” was discovered on campus. Both incidents were later proven to be false alarms, with students returning to class.

But how do first responders determine if a threat is credible?…

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