Lockdown lifted at Va. college after bomb threat

BUENA VISTA, Va.?? The lockdown at a small central Virginia college has been lifted after a bomb threat forced the evacuation of residence halls overnight.

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Southern Virginia University lifted the lockdown at 5:30 a.m. Monday after police and K-9 bomb squad dogs searched and cleared buildings at the school in Buena Vista.

The school says on its website that a bomb threat was called in to the college around 10 p.m. Sunday. Students were notified of the threat via email and text message.

Students were allowed to return to residence halls around 3:45 a.m. Monday.

University officials say they believe campus is secure, but reminded students to report anything suspicious. Classes will resume Monday morning.

The private, 750-student liberal arts college embraces the values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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