Stabbing at Moore County high school leaves female student in stable condition

Stabbing at Moore County high school leaves female student in stable condition

RALEIGH — A female student at Pinecrest High School in the Moore County Public Schools district is in stable condition after being stabbed on campus on the morning of April 28. Moore County Public Schools’ initial press statement said that “a serious assault incident occurred at Pinecrest High School prior to the start of the school day.” The statement said multiple agencies responded to the incident, including EMS, and that a suspect was in custody and the victim is being treated. “All students and staff are safe and accounted for. Pinecrest High School was in a modified lockdown for a…
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Moore County Schools reports bomb threat to middle school

Moore County Schools reports bomb threat to middle school

PINEHURST — Moore County Public Schools received a bomb threat on one of its middle schools, according to an April 26 press statement by the district. “This afternoon, a bomb threat was reported at New Century Middle School. The school immediately evacuated all students and staff following the procedure for this situation,” the statement said. “Currently, authorities are conducting a full search of the campus. All students and staff remained in their designated safe areas.” The district said it appreciated the support of the Moore County Sheriff’s Department, Carthage Police Department, and Moore County Schools Police. The statement also said…
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Parent says her middle school student was ‘choked out’ in lunchroom

Parent says her middle school student was ‘choked out’ in lunchroom

RALEIGH — A parent with multiple children attending schools in Moore County says one of her children was bullied by another student.  Brittney Jackson told North State Journal the bullying got so bad the student attempted to “choke out” her son in the lunchroom at Elise Middle School. “He literally won’t even wear a string in his sweatshirt anymore because he’s tired of this kid choking and with it,” Jackson said. She also said the student was now threatening “to kill him and bring a gun on school property.” According to Jackson, she’s gotten the runaround from the school’s principal,…
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