CITIZEN STAFF REPORT

DELBARTON, W.Va. — A lockdown Monday morning at Mingo Central High School was downgraded to a “soft lockdown” after authorities determined there was “no credible threat,” according to the Mingo County Board of Education.

The BOE said in a social media post that entry and exit from the building would remain restricted “for safety reasons” while law enforcement continued its investigation.

A precautionary lockdown was first announced at 10:04 a.m. Monday when the BOE reported that officers were on site and actively investigating a verbal threat made against the school.

“The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority,” the post stated.

Officials have not released additional details about the nature of the threat or the investigation.

Original report: School on lockdown after verbal threat

DELBARTON, W.Va. — Mingo Central High School is on a precautionary lockdown following a verbal threat, according to the Mingo County Board of Education.

The board announced Monday at 10:04 a.m. in a social media post that law enforcement officers were on site and actively investigating. Entry and exit from the building are temporarily restricted “for safety reasons.”

“The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority,” the post stated.

No additional details were immediately released.