SALUDA COUNTY, S.C. —

A teacher in South Carolina is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student and was arrested at the high school where she works, according to the Saluda County Sheriff's Office.

Melissa Groleau, a teacher at Saluda High School, is facing multiple charges, including two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor, second-degree assault and battery and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

The Saluda County Sheriff's Office said the investigation began Thursday morning after information was given to the school resource officer at the school.

Saluda County Sheriff's Office Melissa Groleau

During the course of the investigation, evidence was obtained to corroborate these allegations.

Groleau was taken into custody by deputi

See Full Page