Franklin County Schools, Altavista Combined School Respond to Threats
Franklin County schools were placed on lockdown or hold-in-place status on Wednesday morning following a threat call, with authorities investigating. Separately, Altavista Combined School was also under investigation for a potential threat.
Roanoke Lynchburg, VA, October 7, 2026 —
Multiple school facilities in Franklin County experienced security lockdowns or hold-in-place orders on Wednesday morning after a threat was reportedly made via a phone call. Authorities initiated an investigation into the incident.
The specific nature of the threat, the exact time of the call, and the precise timeline of the security measures were not immediately detailed. Law enforcement agencies are actively working to determine the credibility of the threat and to identify its source.
In a separate but related development, Altavista Combined School also came under investigation for a potential threat on the same day. Information regarding the details of this threat, including when it was reported and the extent of the investigation, has not been fully disclosed.
School officials in both affected districts confirmed the security protocols were enacted out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of students and staff. The response involved coordination between school administrators and local law enforcement agencies.
Further updates are expected as the investigations progress. The names of the specific schools within Franklin County that were affected were not provided. The outcome of the investigations and any potential findings have not yet been released.
Story summarized from the original created by Jeff Singer on www.wdbj7.com, see more information here.
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