Weldon police today released Halifax Community College back to faculty and staff around 1 this afternoon after a bomb threat was placed to the school this morning.
“We didn’t find anything,” Chief James Avens said.
Law enforcement, many with their own bomb dogs, searched every building on campus as well as every car, Avens said.
“I personally want to thank every department head, the Weldon Fire Department and Halifax County EMS,” the chief said.
Roanoke Rapids police assisted. Agencies bringing dogs, Avens said, were the Halifax and Northampton county sheriff’s offices, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the Rocky Mount Police Department and Virginia State Police, which brought two.
Avens said the school handled the situation well. “They followed protocol to get students out safely as did law enforcement.”
Avens said earlier today the call targeted the 100 building. “It’s an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information they would like to share, please call us. You can remain anonymous.”
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the police department ar 252-536-3136 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.