Carolina Teacher Accused of Sex with Student

(Lexington, North Carolina) A 25-year-old teacher at Lexington Senior High School, Brittany Phillips, has been arrested on suspicion of committing sex crimes.

Phillips faces a felony charge of sexual activity with a student.

Lexington police said the administration of Lexington City Schools reported the alleged activity at 4 p.m. Monday.

Phillips was held under a $50,000 bond in the Davidson County Jail. School district officials told The Dispatch of Lexington that Phillips has been suspended.

Police continue to investigate.