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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
HokieGator 02/20/26 10:42 AM ET
Glad it's all okay. I'd tell you the bird leaving the nest gets easier,...
Spud 02/20/26 06:02 PM ET
Happy to hear your daughter is okay.
Hokiel 02/20/26 01:18 PM ET
This world sucks more every day. I was amazed at the (necessary) security
Coach McGuirk 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 02/20/26 11:47 AM ET
Did she have her phone?
EDGEMAN 02/20/26 11:37 AM ET
Here’s her texts to me…..(she’s funny)**
HokieGator 02/20/26 11:09 AM ET
It’s healthy to be able to maintain a calm…
Hokiel 02/20/26 01:21 PM ET
😡**
TomTurkey 02/20/26 10:46 AM ET