Earlier today, Wade Hampton High School employees and families were notified that Dr. Carlos Grant has been cleared of allegations of inappropriate conduct, and returned to his position as principal of Wade Hampton High School. Grant has been on administrative leave since February 5, 2020.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation into the allegations, which dated back more than 20 years to a time when Grant was an adolescent residing in Columbia, S.C. The LCSD later dismissed the investigation.
In addition, GCS conducted a thorough internal investigation, led by a member of the Human Resources Department and a retired FBI special agent who is currently employed by the district. That investigation included interviews with Grant, his accuser, and family members the accuser said had special knowledge of the situation. None of the accusations were corroborated and instead the internal investigation found significant evidence that Dr. Grant is innocent of any wrongdoing.
Greenville County Schools will continue to monitor this situation for any additional developments. Grant has filed a restraining order against the accuser, but due to delays caused by COVID-19, the court has not yet acted on that request.