School Lockdown After Threats in Sumter | Columbia News

Chestnut Oaks Middle School in Sumter, South Carolina, went into lockdown after threats were made over the phone—prompting a swift response from law enforcement who identified and detained two suspects now under juvenile justice custody. The school district praised everyone’s calm handling of the situation, reaffirming that student and staff safety is paramount, while urging students to report anything suspicious. With the investigation ongoing, authorities are emphasizing vigilance and community cooperation to keep schools secure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/700e835ad045cc4c