Last Updated on March 10, 2026 1:40 pm
Update 1:36 pm – Law enforcement has apprehended the suspect that they were searching for at this time. The hold at Hardin Park and Watauga High is lifted.
Update 12:20 pm from Watauga High School- Watauga High School and Hardin Park Elementary School are continuing to stay in a HOLD (this means that instruction will continue, however, no transitions out of the building will occur) out of an abundance of caution with WHS students staying in their 2nd period class. Watauga High School and Hardin Park are working with law enforcement to ensure everyone is safe and cared for. We will continue to update families and the community as this progresses.
12:00 pm From Watauga County Schools – Watauga High School and Hardin Park Elementary School are currently under a HOLD action due to a community incident near our campuses. This means that class will operate as normal, however, no transitions out of the building will occur. At this time we are operating under an abundance of caution. We will update families and the community as we progress through the situation.
