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Developing: Social media threat targets Augusta County high school, sheriff says

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A social media threat targeting Wilson Memorial High School is under investigation, according to the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office.

The threat was posted earlier this evening, according to the ACSO.

The Sheriff’s Office said it is in contact with the Augusta County Public Schools central office and Wilson Memorial High School administration.

“The Sheriff’s Office is working diligently to investigate the origin of this threat,” said Augusta County Sheriff Donald Smith in a news release.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

The investigation is ongoing.

Harrisonburg High School and Rocktown High School were both closed Monday due to an alleged threat made on SnapChat. Both schools will re-open on Tuesday with a dedicated safety plan, according to school officials.

Update: Dedicated security plan in place to re-open Harrisonburg high schools on Tuesday

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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