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Hickory High School Campus Evacuated After False Bomb Threat

May 8, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

Hickory High School was evacuated Friday morning due to a bomb threat that was called into the school.

Hickory City Schools sent a message at 8:47 am to families. It provided no specific details but the campus was evacuated.

Hickory Police and the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office searched the school. No device was located. The investigation is ongoing.

The campus has returned to normal operations.

Photo: WHKY

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