Bomb threat prompts evacuation of New Hanover County Courthouse

The historic New Hanover County Courthouse (Photo: Kylie Jones/WWAY)

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover County Courthouse was evacuated Wednesday morning after a bomb threat was called into 911.

Officials say the threat was received sometime before 10:30 a.m.

The courthouse was evacuated as a precaution, and K9s swept the building.

Occupants were given the all clear around 11:20 a.m. and were allowed to return inside.

No additional information about the threat was immediately available.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.

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