Metal detectors in use at Western Harnett High School after threat of violence

LILLINGTON, N.C. (WTVD) -- Students at Western Harnett High School will have to go through metal detectors when they come to campus Wednesday morning after someone made a threat toward the school.

Harnett County Sheriff's Office learned of a "threat of violence" and put increased security measures in place. A Facebook post from the school said it would operate as normal for Wednesday, but students' "personal belongings will be searched" in addition to the metal detectors.
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The post reads "Harnett County Schools Administration takes these threats very seriously and will prosecute at the highest extent of the law."