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Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Yahoo
Hoax threat at Carolina Forest High School is third in 8 days
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Carolina Forest High School was placed in a 'hold' situation Thursday morning for the third time in just over a week after yet another hoax threat, authorities said. The incident wrapped up 'very quickly and calmly,' Horry County police spokesperson Mikayla Moskov told News13. No additional details about the incident were immediately available. In an emailed statement, Horry County Schools' spokesperson Lisa Bourcier said the 'hold' was brief. 'This morning Carolina Forest High School was notified by law enforcement of a potential incident near their school and in an abundance of caution, the staff and students briefly utilized our standard response protocol, 'Hold' protocol,' Bourcier said. 'Shortly after they went into a 'Hold' protocol, they received the all-clear from law enforcement and students are continuing with their normal school day.' During a 'hold' situation, school hallways are cleared and students and staff remain in their classrooms or areas and continue as usual until administrators issue an all-clear. It was the second hoax threat of the week at the school. Horry County officers searched the school after a reported threat on Tuesday, but none was found. In that incident, a caller said he had a Glock and wanted to 'end it all,' according to a police report provided Thursday to News13. The caller said he was tired of getting bullied and was going to 'take everyone out.' Police also investigated an incident on Feb. 19 after someone called law enforcement about a possible threat in a school restroom. A police report said the call came in shortly before lunchtime and that the caller said they had a bomb and knives in a restroom on campus. That incident led to a 'hold' of 25 minutes while authorities investigated. There have been other similar threats at the school. Last August, Trenton Alexander Brown, 20, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to first-offense making a bomb threat or conveying false information about a bomb threat. He was given a sentence under the Youthful Offender Act not to exceed six years in prison, but the judge suspended the sentence to 18 months' probation instead. Two local juveniles were also arrested last April in connection with a string of threats at the school that included the one made by Brown. Horry County's police chief at the time, Joseph Hill, said those responsible would 'face justice.' * * * Dennis Bright is the Digital Executive Producer at News13. He joined the team in May 2021. Dennis is a West Virginia native and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Follow Dennis on, Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Yahoo
Horry County police investigate second hoax threat in 2 weeks at Carolina Forest High School
CAROLINA FOREST, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County police are investigating a second hoax threat at Carolina Forest High School in as many weeks, authorities said on Tuesday. Horry County officers responded to the school for a reported threat, police said. The school was searched while classes were in a 'hold' status and no true threat was found. 'Carolina Forest High School has again become the victim of another hoax call. The Horry County Police Department, SRO, SSO and administration has efficiently checked and cleared the campus, and their school day will continue on a modified bell schedule with much-needed academic instruction,' Horry County Schools said in a statement. 'I want to thank our law enforcement partners for their continued professionalism and the assistance they have provided for our school community.' The incident is the second hoax threat in as many weeks. Last Wednesday, Horry County Schools said a school resource officer was notified about a call received by law enforcement about a possible threat in a school restroom. A police report said the call came in shortly before lunchtime and that the caller said they had a bomb and knives in a restroom on campus. As a result, the school enacted its 'hold' emergency protocol for about 25 minutes while law enforcement personnel and school officials investigated the incident, the district said in an emailed statement. The district said on Tuesday that the safety of its students and staff is their top priority. Horry County Schools delays action on safety committee as superintendent crafts plan There have been similar threats at the school as recently as last year. In August, Trenton Alexander Brown, 20, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to first-offense making a bomb threat or conveying false information about a bomb threat. He was given a sentence under the Youthful Offender Act not to exceed six years in prison, but the judge suspended the sentence to 18 months' probation instead. After Brown's plea, 15th Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson told News13 the April bomb threat was the result of an online prank between video game players. Two local juveniles were also arrested in April in connection with a string of threats at the school that included the one made by Brown. Horry County's police chief at the time, Joseph Hill, said those responsible would 'face justice.' Count on News13 for updates. * * * Caleb is a digital producer at News13. Caleb joined the team in January 2023 after graduating from Liberty University. He is from Northern Virginia. Follow Caleb on X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Yahoo
Horry County authorities investigate hoax threat at Carolina Forest High School
CAROLINA FOREST, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County police are investigating after a hoax threat was called in to Carolina Forest High School Wednesday morning. Horry County Schools said a school resource officer was notified about a call received by law enforcement about a possible threat in a school restroom. Police said the call came in shortly before lunchtime. As a result, the school enacted its 'hold' emergence protocol for about 25 minutes while law enforcement personnel and school officials investigated the incident, the district said in an emailed statement. Both Horry County police and school officials said the threat was a hoax and there was no 'real' threat to the school or community. News13 has asked Horry County police for their report on the incident. There have been similar threats at the school as recently as last year. In August, Trenton Alexander Brown, 19, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to first-offense making a bomb threat or conveying false information about a bomb threat. He was given a sentence under the Youthful Offender Act not to exceed six years in prison, but the judge suspended the sentence to 18 months' probation instead. After Brown's plea, 15th Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson told News13 the April bomb threat was the result of an online prank between video game players. Two local juveniles were also arrested in April in connection with a string of threats at the school that included the one made by Brown. Horry County's police chief at the time, Joseph Hill, said those responsible would 'face justice.' 'I think folks really think they're anonymous when they're lodging these threats via the internet, but they're not,' Hill said at the time.'Everyone leaves an electronic breadcrumb. Between the Horry County Police Department and our federal partners, we will find them, and we have.' Police said after Wednesday's incident that anyone with information about suspicious activity should call 911, their local law enforcement agency or nonemergency dispatch at 843-248-1520. * * * Dennis Bright is the Digital Executive Producer at News13. He joined the team in May 2021. Dennis is a West Virginia native and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Follow Dennis on, Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
