Raleigh County high school teacher being investigated due to possible “inappropriate” communication with student

Brandon Eanes
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BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — An investigation was opened by the Beckley Police Department into what they told 59News were “possible inappropriate communications” between a student and a teacher at a Raleigh County high school.

According to Morgan Bragg, Chief of Detectives for the Beckley Police Department, the female teacher, who has not been named yet, was a teacher at Woodrow Wilson High School when she allegedly had “inappropriate communications” with a male student who was over the age of 16.

The communications allegedly took place during the 2023-24 school year.

59News reached out to the Raleigh County School Board for comment on the investigation. They were not available at the time and a statement will be added when one is given.

Bragg also told 59News that the investigation is too early in its stages to release any further information.

Stick with 59News for updates as the become available.

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