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Scotland Co. students ingest THC-laced candy, sending 12 to the hospital

According to Scotland County Schools, an 8th-grader brought THC-laced candy to school, and some children at the school ingested them. After students started feeling sick, ambulances took the students to Scotland Memorial Hospital.
Posted 2024-02-15T04:03:51+00:00 - Updated 2024-02-15T04:03:51+00:00

Some Scotland County middle school students are resting at home Wednesday after authorities say they ingested THC-laced candy.

According to Scotland County Schools, an 8th-grader brought THC-laced candy to Carver Middle School, and some children at the school ingested them.

After students started feeling sick, ambulances took the students to Scotland Memorial Hospital.

The school district said the students received fluids, and the hospital released the students after several hours of observation.

The Scotland County Sheriff’s Office detained two students and said 12 students went to the hospital for treatment.

Deputies said the investigation is ongoing.

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