Person County Sheriff's Office officials said 30 PVC-style pipes were found filled with explosive materials.
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They were initially discovered when someone was surveying land in the area.
About 20 neighbors were alerted after they were found.
At least three residents had to be evacuated.
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Since then, multiple law enforcement agencies have been searching the area with dogs.
"I was like, 'bomb?' C'mon. Why would anybody have a bomb? What would be their use?" said resident Bernard Jay.
The sheriff said he does not believe this was an act of terrorism.