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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