Monday, November 9, 2026

Brief school lockdown after shots fired

Two New Hanover County schools were locked down briefly Friday morning after shots were reportedly fired in the area.

According to New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Sgt. J.J. Brewer, just after 8:30 a.m. Friday, New Hanover High School and Williston Middle School were locked down as a precaution.

The lockdowns have since been lifted, Brewer said.

Check back for more details on this developing story.

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