COLUMBIA, S.C. — There have been 60 threats targeting schools in 23 South Carolina counties since Sept. 4, officials with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division announced on Tuesday.
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“These threats are extremely serious and will be treated as such,” SLED officials stated in a news release.
Authorities have charged 21 juveniles in connection with the threats.
“School threats are not a joke,” said SLED Chief Mark Keel in the news release. “Law enforcement takes every threat seriously, and everyone needs to understand that there are serious consequences.”