MORGANTON, NC — Morganton Public Safety responded to a reported bomb threat at the Food Lion located at 1230 Burkemont Avenue. Upon receiving the report, store management promptly evacuated the store. Businesses attached to the shopping center were also evacuated while personnel conducted a thorough search of the area for any suspicious items.
After the buildings were cleared and no suspicious items were located, store management made the decision to reopen the businesses and resume normal operations.
Morganton Public Safety continues to investigate the incident.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Morganton Public Safety.
Morganton Public Safety would like to thank Burke County EMS and the Burke County Sheriff's Office for their assistance and support during the response.
For additional information, please contact:
Morganton Public Safety
Phone: 828-437-1211
Non-Emergency: 828-437-1911