Verify the threats. A possible threat from isis ramped up security at the Hargrave Military Academy in chatham on tuesday. Hargrave is a military boarding school primarily for seventh through 12th graders. The schools president says they immediately got in touch with local Law Enforcement after receiving the message. Now, that investigation includes other state and federal agencies. Yesterday, the school held assemblies with cadets and employees. They also sent a message to parents. There was an open house planned for this weekend but its been cancelled. All cadets will be allowed to go home through the weekend if theyd like. The president says theyve never faced a situtation like this before. Half days will become full days for the Henry County Public School system. Is changing its calendar to help make up for the recent snow days School Officials say theyre trying their best to change the School Calendar but keep spring break. Two planned half days in march have now become full days.
Police are still investigating the cause of the accident. Pittsylvania county deputies will continue to guard the campus of Hargrave Military Academy until further notice. Officials are actively working an investigation after a threatening message, possibly connected to isis, was sent directly to the school through social media. Sheriff taylor, our abilities to educate oursevles in the social media realms and how we vet that message or messages. Investigators are not releasing what the threatening message said, or where it was posted, but they believe actions taken this week have prevented anything from happening over the weekend. The 15yearold who caused this crash last week after a police chase, now faces five charges in roanoke county. The crash sent four teens to the hospital. Weve learned he was arrested tuesday in roanoke and is being held without bond. State police say the 15yearold walked eastern virginia twomonths ago. February is teen dating violence awareness month. Its a pr
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