Two Huntington Schools Evacuated After Alleged Bomb Threat

Cabell County Schools took precautionary measures as authorities investigate unsubstantiated threat

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Two schools in Huntington, West Virginia were evacuated on Wednesday morning after Cabell County Schools officials were made aware of an alleged bomb threat scribbled in a bathroom at Huntington Middle School. The Cabell County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the unsubstantiated threat, and students will not be allowed to return until authorities give the all-clear.

Why it matters

School threats and evacuations can be highly disruptive to students' education and cause significant anxiety in the community. Authorities take these types of threats seriously to ensure the safety of students and staff, even if the threat is ultimately deemed unsubstantiated.

The details

According to Cabell County Schools officials, the alleged bomb threat was discovered written on a stall in a bathroom at Huntington Middle School. Out of an abundance of caution, the district evacuated both Huntington Middle School and the adjoining Southside Elementary School while the Cabell County Sheriff's Office investigates the threat.

  • The alleged bomb threat was discovered on Wednesday morning, March 4, 2026.

The players

Cabell County Schools

The public school district serving Cabell County, West Virginia, which includes the city of Huntington.

Cabell County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency investigating the alleged bomb threat at the two Huntington schools.

Huntington Middle School

One of the two schools evacuated due to the alleged bomb threat.

Southside Elementary School

The other school evacuated along with Huntington Middle School as a precaution.

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What’s next

The Cabell County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the alleged bomb threat, and students will not be allowed to return to the schools until authorities have given the all-clear.

The takeaway

School threats, even if unsubstantiated, require a swift and thorough response from authorities to ensure the safety of students and staff. This incident highlights the importance of vigilance and preparedness in addressing potential threats to schools.