MACON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) – A Macon County teacher who reportedly taped an elementary student to a chair has been cleared of any wrongdoing. According to an update Tuesday [Jan. 24], the Macon County Sheriff’s Office said following an investigation of the incident at Iotla Valley Elementary School before the winter break, it was determined that there was no intent to harm, humiliate, or restrict the child, and therefore, no charges would be filed against the teacher in question. Macon County Schools Superintendent Dr. Chris Baldwin confirmed that the teacher is no longer employed with Macon County Schools.
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