Report of weapon on bus unfounded, Jackson County officials say
by Denise Pridgen
FILE - Jackson County school bus (Photo credit: WLOS staff)
SYLVA, N.C. (WLOS) —
Officers secured and searched a bus Monday afternoon, Feb. 6, after reports of a student in possession of a weapon. But no weapon was found, officials said.
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Jackson County Public Schools said in a Facebook post that Smoky Mountain High School and Fairview School administrators received a report that a student on Bus 33 had a weapon and immediately contacted the district office.
"Multiple law enforcement officers were dispatched to secure the bus and ensure no one was in danger," the Facebook post said. "After a thorough search, no weapons were found and the bus was allowed to complete its route."
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No other details were released.
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