First real lockdown scare for me. My daughter is at New River CC for
Governors School. Got an email simply saying that New River Community College is on lockdown and to stay away.
Ok, I got a little worried.
Next I heard it was because of a report of a gunman on campus.
Now I’m scared.
Texted daughter and no response.
Fortunately our school resource officer here with the Blacksburg PD was here and I talked to him. He said it was a called in threat and they had a major police response but it didn’t seem credible.
So I felt relieved.
Still took 2hrs to finally hear from my daughter. Her response?
“I’m good. It was just really boring sitting in a corner in silence for two hours. “
Stressful.
Posted: 02/20/2026 at 10:42 AM ET
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First real lockdown scare for me. My daughter is at New River CC for
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-- HokieGator
Feb 20, 2026 at 10:42 AM ET
HokieGator
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02/20/26 10:42 AM ET
Glad it's all okay. I'd tell you the bird leaving the nest gets easier,...
-- Spud
Feb 20, 2026 at 06:02 PM ET
Spud
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02/20/26 06:02 PM ET
Happy to hear your daughter is okay.
-- Hokiel
Feb 20, 2026 at 01:18 PM ET
Hokiel
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02/20/26 01:18 PM ET
This world sucks more every day. I was amazed at the (necessary) security
-- Coach McGuirk
Feb 20, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET
Coach McGuirk
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02/20/26 12:02 PM ET
Ugh. I'm sorry man, that must have been agonizing. I'm so glad she's OK.**
-- MP4VT2004
Feb 20, 2026 at 11:47 AM ET
MP4VT2004
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02/20/26 11:47 AM ET
Here’s her texts to me…..(she’s funny)**
-- HokieGator
Feb 20, 2026 at 11:09 AM ET
HokieGator
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02/20/26 11:09 AM ET
It’s healthy to be able to maintain a calm…
-- Hokiel
Feb 20, 2026 at 01:21 PM ET
Hokiel
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02/20/26 01:21 PM ET