Bomb Threat & Evacuations Downtown McDowell County Courthouse

McDowell County -- Public Advisory: Bomb Threat and Evacuations Downtown McDowell County: Location: Downtown McDowell County

Courthouse Law enforcement and emergency services are actively investigating

a bomb threat at the McDowell County Courthouse in the downtown area. As a precaution, evacuations have been implemented, and authorities are working to secure the scene.

For your safety, please avoid the downtown area until further notice. If anyone has any information, please contact Captain Shanon Smith with the McDowell County Sheriff's Office at (828) 652-2235, ext. 1254.