RCSD clears Two Notch Road Walmart after bomb threat

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RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a Walmart has been cleared after the threat of a bomb.

Deputies say on Friday, December 5, around 9 a.m., the sheriff’s department received a call in reference to a third party who heard remarks concerning an explosive device at the Two Notch Road location.

Walmart was evacuated out of an abundance of caution, and RCSD’s Special Response Team, drone units, and bomb team responded to the store.

The building was cleared of any threat and was turned over to the store manager to resume normal operations.