Multiple Charlotte-area schools evacuated after series of bomb threats

Mooresville High School dismissed students early and multiple schools in Cabarrus County were evacuated due to bomb threats made against the campuses Tuesday morning, officials said.

In a message to parents, Mooresville High School officials confirmed the building was evacuated due to a call phone that threatened the school. Mooresville Graded School District planned to start dismissing students starting at 10:30 a.m.

Law enforcement officers were at the school on Tuesday afternoon to ensure the building was safe for students and staff.

"Due to the length of time it will take law enforcement to ensure the building is safe for students, we have made the decision to dismiss students for Mooresville High School," a message to parents said.

Multiple schools in Cabarrus County also reported receiving similar threats.

Cabarrus County Schools said threats were made at Cox Mill Elementary, Cox Mill High, Northwest Cabarrus High and Jay M. Robinson High schools.

All students and staff were evacuated from those buildings out of an abundance of caution, according to Cabarrus County Schools.