East Yancey Middle School Cleared Following "Hoax" Bomb Threat

Yancey County -- April 22, 2026: A morning of high tension at East Yancey Middle School ended with a sigh of relief as local authorities determined a bomb threat discovered on campus was a hoax.The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office responded to the school early Wednesday, April 22, 2026, after notes were discovered stating, "I have a bomb." The discovery triggered immediate safety protocols, leading to an evacuation of students and staff while law enforcement conducted a meticulous sweep of the b