John Battle High School investigating potentially threatening social media claim

Principal Jimmy King of John S. Battle High School in Bristol, Virginia says they’re investigating what they call a rumor being spread via social media. King says the school was made aware of the rumor concerning the safety of students and staff at John Battle on Friday, 11/11.

He goes on to say with the help of school resource officers and local police, the claim appears to be only a rumor, and no evidence has been found to support it. Washington County, VA School officials say the investigation into the source of the claim is ongoing and additional officers are at John Battle High School on Friday.

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