Cornelius middle school evacuated due to bomb threat, CMS says

CORNELIUS, N.C. — A middle school in Cornelius was evacuated Monday morning due to a bomb threat, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

School officials said they received a threat that a pipe bomb had been placed in Bailey Middle School. The school was then evacuated as a precautionary measure.

Hough High School was also placed on a modified lockdown as a precaution, according to CMS.

CMS said canine units were then dispatched to the school, and a thorough search was conducted.

Around 11:45 a.m., district leaders announced that no objects had been found on the campus.

This is a developing story; check wsoctv.com for updates.

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