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Parent reports alleged student drugging in Hoke County school bathroom; district to review video and follow up
Summary
During public comment a parent said their 14-year-old was held in a school bathroom by three other students and given an unknown substance that caused altered awareness. The parent said school administrators did not promptly follow up on video and called for stronger on-campus drug prevention measures.
A parent speaking during public comment at the Hoke County Schools board meeting on Sept. 9 said their 14-year-old child was allegedly held by three students in a school bathroom and given an unknown substance that caused temporary alteration in awareness.
“I received a text at 8:46 a.m.: ‘Help. Mom, pick me up right now. I’m high,’ ” the commenter said, asking to remain anonymous for safety reasons. The parent said the child showed paranoia, anxiety and an elevated heart rate while receiving emergency care. The parent — a licensed health-care professional who works with underserved populations in…
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