*Information update- McDowell County Courthouse Cleared and Open**
The McDowell County Courthouse has been cleared and no threat was found. The courthouse is now open to the public. Main Street, along with Henderson, Court, and South Garden streets, are also back open.
We appreciate the community’s patience and extend our thanks to all law enforcement and emergency responders for their quick and professional actions during the incident.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into this morning’s reported threat.
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Update: McDowell County Courthouse Bomb Threat
Bomb Squad units and K9 teams are now on the scene and methodically searching the McDowell County Courthouse. We will continue to provide updates as information comes in.
Please continue to avoid the area.
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**UPDATE**
Bomb Threat at McDowell County Courthouse
The public is advised to avoid the following streets surrounding the courthouse until the area is cleared: Main Street, Court Street, Henderson Street, and South Garden Street, as law enforcement and emergency services work to secure the McDowell County Courthouse.
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Law enforcement and emergency services are once again actively investigating a bomb threat at the McDowell County Courthouse in the downtown area of Marion. As a precaution, evacuations have been implemented, and authorities are working to secure the scene.
For your safety, please avoid the downtown area until further notice. If anyone has any information, please contact Captain Shanon Smith with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office at (828) 652-2235, ext. 1254.
