The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Friday, September 29, 1995             TAG: 9509290484
SECTION: LOCAL                    PAGE: B3   EDITION: NORTH CAROLINA 
SOURCE: STAFF REPORT 
DATELINE: MANTEO                             LENGTH: Short :   19 lines

BOMB SCARE EMPTIES MANTEO HIGH SCHOOL

A bomb threat called in to Manteo High School Thursday afternoon around 12:30 p.m. forced the evacuation of the school.

After a thorough search by police and firefighters, students and teachers were re-admitted about one hour later.

A bomb threat is a federal offense punishable by 5 years in prison and a $500 fine, authorities said. by CNB