The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office was alerted a short time ago about a threat that was received by students at North Lenoir High School regarding violence that would occur today. Numerous deputies from the Sheriff's Office were sent to provide security at North Lenoir High School and to investigate the information.

Sheriff Ronnie Ingram states "the threat has been viewed by detectives and is a 'generic' message. It is not specific to North Lenoir. We have also been informed that this same message, or one similiar to it, has been sent to other schools in other counties in the State. At this time, we do not have any information that creates a definite or specific threat to North Lenoir or any other school in Lenoir County."

Ingram added "the safety of our children is always a priority for both Lenoir County Public Schools and the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office. Deputies and Detectives will be present to investigate the origin of this threat and provide security for this incident."