Lincoln County High School evacuated after AI‑generated threat; staff and law enforcement cleared building
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District officials reported a late‑night AI‑generated threat call reached Lincoln County High School; staff contained students in the commons, law enforcement and canines swept the building, and administrators praised staff response; no injuries were reported.
During superintendent updates at the Feb. 3 board meeting, a district official described a safety incident at Lincoln County High School that occurred the previous day and praised staff for a swift, organized response.
“The call actually came in at 10:30 on a Saturday night. It was, obviously an AI generated voice,” the official said, describing a false automated threat that triggered a preemptive evacuation. According to the board record, administrators decided to take precautions, sent students home after containing them in the commons area and summoned law enforcement to sweep the building with canines.
Board members commended the high‑school staff for keeping students calm and noted that sending a timely notification helped limit misinformation on social media. “Whoever was involved in that, they, everyone did a good job,” one board member said.
The superintendent‑update speaker credited Lincoln County High School staff, Mr. Davis and other on‑site staff for coordinating with law enforcement. The board did not report any injuries or charges at the Feb. 3 meeting. The record indicates staff are reviewing communications and safety protocols; no formal policy change or disciplinary action was recorded at the meeting.
The board applauded the response during member comments and moved on to other agenda items; the executive session later in the meeting was called for a personnel matter and, per the public record, no votes or decisions were made during that executive session.