North Carolina teacher suspended after allegedly taking ‘indecent liberties’ with student

Hemric was suspended from her position at Wilkes Central High School after she was hit with a felony charge of indecent liberties with a pupil on Jan. 1, 2021. The Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office kicked off its investigation based on a report received on Jan. 4. Authorities did not disclose the age of the male student involved, who has since graduated, Wilkes Journal-Patriot reports.

Hemric lives in Hamptonville, a rural community in the northern part of the state, and has been teaching at the school since 2018. Wilkes County High School confirmed her suspension the day after the tip was given to police.

Brittany Hemric was employed by Wilkes County Schools in August 2018. She was a social studies teacher at Wilkes Central High School, according to the outlet.

A spokesperson for Wilkes County Schools said, "Wilkes County Schools has worked closely with law enforcement in the investigation of the alleged conduct of the employee in question."

"That employee was suspended on January 5, 2024, pursuant to applicable North Carolina law."

"We will continue to assist law enforcement and other authorities in the investigation of this matter and will take further action as warranted by the results of this investigation and the disposition of the pending criminal charges."

Hemric has been described as a white woman with brunette hair and brown eyes. She was let out of jail on bail after posting a $10,000 bond, and is awaiting a hearing at Wilkes District Court scheduled for March 20. The police probe remains active and ongoing.

A mugshot of Hemric provided by the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office appears to show her without expression.

Hemric's suspension from the North Carolina school kicked off on Jan. 5, 2024.