Bomb threat Coverage

Bomb threat targeting Durham County Library under investigation

According to the Durham Police Department, the case is being referred to the FBI due to the increase in bomb threats at public institutions and buildings nationwide.

'Trying to scare us:' Bomb threat targets story time for LGBTQIA+ kids, families at Durham library

Durham police responded to a reported bomb threat on Saturday morning at the Durham County Main Library.

Raleigh arts center evacuated after bomb threat targets Drag Story Hour event

The center received an email threatening a bomb and spewing anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, forcing an evacuation.

WRAL Staff

Bomb threat targets drag queens, children, LGBTQ+ community

Fearing what's different can fuel hatred, says the director of Drag Story Hour Triangle. But she's determined to combat that with messages of inclusion, even in the face of obstacles.

Midway High School bomb threat deemed not credible after evacuation

A bomb threat at Midway High School was deemed not credible on Monday after a brief investigation.

'Disgruntled customer' arrested for bomb threat after ban from Rocky Mount Walmart

Police arrested Delton Davis charging him with communicating threats.

'I will blow the place up:' Walmart evacuated in Rocky Mount after threatening call, police say

A Walmart in Rocky Mount was evacuated as a precaution on Friday afternoon after a bomb threat on Bevenue Road.

WRAL Staff

Police respond to bomb threat at Wakefield High School

Students were allowed to return to classes at Wakefield High School after law enforcement and officials searched the campus following a bomb threat on Thursday morning.

Wake Christian Academy closed again on Friday after threat

Wake Christian Academy is closed on Friday after a former student made a threat toward the school. Friday will mark the second-straight day that class is canceled.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Bomb threat evacuates high school near Spring Lake

A bomb threat on Monday evacuated a high school in Harnett County.

Carrboro High students sent home after email bomb threat

Carrboro High School was evacuated Wednesday due to a bomb threat, according to Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools.

Student made bomb threat at Carrboro High School, police say

A student from Carrboro High School is responsible for a Wednesday bomb threat that evacuated the school, according to police.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Heritage High dismissed early after bomb threat

Heritage High School in Wake Forest on Monday evacuated all students and staff to the stadium due to a bomb threat.

Out-of-state juvenile charged in 2 threats, evacuations at Heritage High School in Wake Forest

A juvenile from Louisiana is responsible for threats that led to two evacuations at Heritage High School in one week, according to Wake Forest police.

Malls in Goldsboro, Rocky Mount evacuate from bomb threat

Berkeley Mall in Goldsboro was evacuated on Tuesday after reports of a bomb threat.

Jewish congregation evacuated over bomb threat in Durham

Durham officers responded to a bomb threat at a Jewish synagogue on Tuesday.

Bomb threat at Durham synagogue ruled a hoax

Officers responded to a reported bomb threat at the Judea Reform Congregation on West Cornwallis Road just after noon.

Possible pipe bomb found in Nashville

The pipe bomb was removed and detonated by the North Carolina SBI. Authorities had a shelter-in-place order while they investigated.

Durant Road Middle School evacuated; students sent home without their possessions

Durant Road Middle School in Raleigh was evacuated Friday after a threat there. Students, teachers and staff were taken to fire drill locations for safety and parents asked not to come to the school until an investigation is complete.

Roanoke Rapids shopping center evacuated after bomb threat made

A Roanoke Rapids shopping center was evacuated on Tuesday as police investigated a bomb threat.

Bomb disposal squad called to Fayetteville apartment after resident brings home inert IED

When the resident brought the IED purchased from a flea market home, they realized they had no way to determine if it was safe.

Police: Juveniles called bomb threat into Charlotte-area airport

Two young people could be charged for calling in a bomb threat to the Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport on May 24.

Durham County Courthouse reopens after bomb threat

Durham police are telling people to avoid the area surrounding the Durham County Courthouse in downtown.

Sky 5 flies over Cary school evacuated over bomb threat

Students and safe were safely evacuated from Alston Ridge Middle School at 7833 Fussell Ave. before 12:30 p.m. and school officials were working to reunite families.

No threat found at Cary middle school after students, staff evacuated

Alston Ridge Middle School in Cary was evacuated Wednesday due to a bomb threat that was later determined to be hoax.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer