RCSD charges student after finding serving utensil in pencil case

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– RCSD has charged a student after finding a serving utensil with a sharp edge in her possession, say deputies.

Richland Northeast High School

RCSD has charged a student after finding a serving utensil with a sharp edge in her possession, say deputies. (Photo: Richland Co. Sheriff’s Dept.)

Richland County deputies say on Thursday, November 12, around 8:45 a.m., a student entering Richland Northeast High School set off the metal detector at the school.

It was discovered that the 15-year-old female student had a serving utensil with a sharp edge located in her pencil case.

The student stated that she had the utensil to use for her lunch.

She was charged with possessing a weapon on school grounds and released to her parents.

Richland County Sheriff’s Department urges parents to talk to their children and check their belongings before entering schools.

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