Website posting raises rural Virginia school concerns

PEARISBURG, Va. (AP) — A rural school system in southwest Virginia is canceling the start of classes in the new year Wednesday because of concerns about an online posting that mentions the school massacre in Connecticut and local schools.

While no specific threats have been directed at any schools in Giles County, Sheriff Morgan Millirons said Tuesday officials decided to err on the side of caution. Teachers and administrators will be briefed on the source of the concern while students are off, he said.