Prior to the ban, phone alerts and notifications on student phones created constant distractions, McDowell principals said in proposing the new rules last spring. During one 80-minute class period ...

There was no active threat after responding to an incident at McDowell High School. According to deputies, McDowell High School received a phone call reporting an active shooter on campus.

MCDOWELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. THERE IS NO ACTIVE THREAT HERE AT MCDOWELL HIGH SCHOOL, BUT THE SCENE IS STILL ACTIVE. AFTER POLICE GOT AN ANONYMOUS TIP THAT THERE COULD BE A POSSIBLE ACTIVE SHOOTER.

"While we hope never to face such a situation again, this experience underscored the strength and resilience of the McDowell ...

“Most importantly, different people step up on different nights,” said McDowell High head coach Zack McCartha.

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – Law enforcement officials are shifting their focus to try and find who placed a 911 call about a non-existent shooting at McDowell High School on Tuesday.