A false swatting call caused a school lockdown in Brunswick County, but no threat was found, and schools reopened.

A lockdown at South Brunswick High and Middle Schools was lifted by 11:15 a.m. Friday after a suspected swatting call prompted a response from the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities found no threat after a full campus sweep, confirming the alert was a false report meant to trigger a large law enforcement reaction. Both schools resumed normal operations, though all field trips were rescheduled. The district praised the community’s cooperation, and officials noted similar incidents occurred at schools nationwide.