Today, the Alexander County Courthouse was evacuated due to a bomb threat. Emergency units responded after the Clerk of Courts Office received the threat, confirmed by Clerk of Court Edwin Chapman, around 10 a.m., as noted in an 860 WACB report. The surrounding area in Taylorsville was subsequently blocked to secure the perimeter.
The courthouse was evacuated before noon to ensure the safety of personnel and the public. By shortly after 1 p.m., the courthouse was cleared, and court proceedings resumed, according to WHKY. Local authorities are investigating the incident to determine the credibility and source of the threat.
The Alexander County Sheriff's Office stated that the evacuation was a precautionary measure. They have not released further information about the ongoing investigation or identified any suspects, as reported by WCNC.
The courthouse staff and emergency responders responded promptly to the bomb threat, allowing court proceedings to resume quickly and minimizing disruption. The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office will provide more information as they continue to investigate the threat.
