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Asheboro, county schools take precautions from social media threat

Asheboro, county schools take precautions from social media threat

ASHEBORO – Schools throughout Randolph County continued with classes Friday with increased law enforcement presence because of threats stemming from social media. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office deployed extra deputies to all school campuses, according to the department. “As in any instance of a threat, precautions are being taken. Additional law enforcement are present on school campuses in Randolph County," according to a statement from the sheriff’s office. A Snapchat threat was sent throughout the state and to other parts of the country, according to several reports. Asheboro City Schools continued operations, though advisories were sent to parents. As part…
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Deplatform the police? Facebook “depublishes” North Carolina town’s police dept. page

Deplatform the police? Facebook “depublishes” North Carolina town’s police dept. page

RALEIGH — The police department in Liberty, North Carolina logged on to its social media account last week to find that Facebook had “depublished” their page. Liberty is located in northeastern Randolph County with a population of just over 2,650 people. Unable to get the news out on their own page, the Liberty Police Department utilized the Town of Liberty’s official Facebook page on Oct. 13 to update citizens of the situation. “If you have been following the rapidly growing Liberty Police Department Facebook page, you may have had trouble finding it lately.  Don't worry, it isn't your search prowess…
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