Four Oaks, N.C. — Four Oaks middle and elementary schools in Johnston County were briefly locked down Thursday morning because of police activity, authorities said. The lockdown began about 11:30 a.m. at the schools, which are about 2 miles apart. It was lifted about 30 minutes later. According to a spokeswoman with Johnston County Schools, the lockdown was initiated at the request of law enforcement. More at: http://www.wral.com/two-johnston-schools-briefly-locked-down/13455670/
Yes they are. WRAL is reporting that it was a hoax, although not much in details. http://www.wral.com/prank-prompts-lockdown-at-two-johnston-schools/13455670/
