High school in Columbia targeted in threat, more security measures in place, officials say

A high school in Columbia was targeted in a threat, prompting extra security measures to be put in place Thursday, South Carolina officials said.

Threatening graffiti written in a bathroom stall was discovered at Irmo High School, the school’s principal Dr. Kaaren Hampton said in a Thursday morning letter to parents of students. Lexington-Richland District 5 officials shared a copy of the principal’s letter with The State.

The threat is being investigated by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department …

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