5 Fike (17-1). FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- There was more security at Seventy-First High School on Monday following a shooting after a football game against Cape Fear High School. By the time she arrived at school, she said she was sure her daughter was dead. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said on Wednesday they are investigating multiple social media threats saying there will be violence at Cape Fear High School this week. So, I can stand here, stand there, stand anywhere. That doesnt determine the fate of one entire school.. 8 Seventy-First (0-14), 7 p.m. No. Or it's going to happen again? According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, 11 people were hurt in the shooting at Meadowlake Park around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday. Please know every student should have received a registration link in their student email to register. Catilyn . Charles Dexter Underwood Jr., who also was a Cape Fear student in 2011, brought a rifle to school to shoot another boy who had beaten up his cousin, according to statements made during a court proceeding in 2013. She said she still thinks of herself as an outgoing person, and missing two years with her classmates has hurt. 4 Harnett Central 5, No. 29, 2023 at 6:02 AM PDT. # 6,066 in National Rankings. [16], The demographic breakdown of the 1,422 students enrolled in 20202021 was as follows:[4], 51.2% of the students were male, and 48.8% were female. A second Instagram post referred to Cumberland County's most recent school shooting, which took place almost 10 years ago in 2011 at Cape Fear High School when a 15-year-old girl survived being shot in the neck. 12 Croatan (14-2), No. Smith High School; Gray's Creek High School; Jack Britt High School; Massey Hill Classical High School; Pine . The shooting left two men injured on Friday. 9 Terry Sanford (4-10) at No. It was a trip to the Cumberland County Courthouse in February, however, that required as much strength to get through as any operation. 4 Cape Fear (12-0) vs. No. 3 Cape Fear (12-2) vs. No. This shouldn't be marked as a bad spot.". 49.3% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch. More:Cape Fear High School shooting unfortunate, but unavoidable, superintendent says. Marvin Connelly Jr., superintendent of Cumberland County Schools, said that other than a $10,000 deductible, all the money for the settlement will be paid by the school systems insurance company. PLAYOFF PICTURE: Which Fayetteville high school baseball, softball teams are fighting for a playoff spot? The incident occurred about 1:30 p.m. on the grounds of Cape Fear High School . Cape Fear High School is a public secondary school in the eastern region of Cumberland County in the unincorporated community of Vander, North Carolina, and to the east of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Bogertey said allthreats of violence against schools, even those that turn out to be false or misinterpreted, are thoroughly investigated by law enforcement. Charges are expected to be filed against the two once police are finished questioning them, Butler said. A second Instagram post referred to Cumberland County's most recent school shooting, which took place almost 10 years ago in 2011 at Cape Fear High School when a 15-year-old girl survived being . Staff writer Steve DeVane can be reached at sdevane@fayobserver.com or 910-486-3572. CHAMPIONSHIP COLTS: Cape Fear softball embracing chaos in championship chase, First Round, Monday, May 1 (all games at 6 p.m.), No. O'/^|\hw\ogw:xgBe?l?kt{,oOgw6WEV~fK/NxO.^8tpWWzLZuO__]_|rbc|W]nNN^ooo/.o+'>]ljy\^}{~]k&=47Y_no7\3z?BOw` wXN164|>_>yfYZx r`Jo+Kx!k-EZxZDC' g1|?sn^Dc!D&>}cr-cP2:M, ~Lrwn HAJ\B_.OAe%#j/\P66nkm-uuVsk5SKOu]=^'k clI&L KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Two high school students in Tennessee ended prom night with a little fishing when they made a big catch. Underwood was arrested and charged with attempted murder. 4 Pine Forest (9-5) vs. No. Connelly said school officials from other areas often contact officials in Cumberland County Schools to talk about how the school system is making schools more secure. According to Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Lt. Patrice Bogertey. Brenda Abercrombie said she began praying when Cape Fear High officials called her about "an incident" at the school. Related: Fayetteville Police department buys emergency door locks for Cumberland County Schools. "I knew she was just surrounded by angels," she said. This delivers a fully online Diploma Programme together with a small number of selected partners. Wilkins Standout Senior; Cape Fear Standout Senior; Cross Creek Standout Senior; Cumberland Academy (6-12) Standout Senior; Quick Links. FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- There was more security at Seventy-First High School on Monday following a shooting after a football game against Cape Fear High School. Our students perform above the state average on most standardized tests. This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Fayetteville spring sports 2023 postseason schedule, scores, results, Fayetteville-area high school baseball and softball teams, Young and talented, Freedom Christian softball ready to make noise in NCISAA playoffs. Cape Fear has varsity teams in 17 sports (13 . "I was just grabbing for my neck I don't know why because I looked at my hand, and I saw that there was blood," she said. 1 Harnett Central (13-1) vs. No. KW9Cc%Ii(LUj@Z%3 Xi9&@ICvg\u%njr%H^Eep+Ovi?VUawGJ@h\ZIu4&!O&6&MqOQ}2sD-[]h[WOs2qk-ir^Y^Ox m,)HZ]?Q!? 0WMw1Z,"8CC_?Az3B+ According to his grandmother Jackie Gordon, Smith, also known as "Dee," left his house Saturday night with friends who were attending a Bay . 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM The page said any leftover funds will be donated to a youth fishing program in Bahmes memory, whose nickname was fish pockets.. 'Are you Catilyns mom?'". Smith (4-9), No. RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - Two teens arrested in connection to a shooting that injured nearly a dozen people in South Carolina have been released on bond, officials say. It has 1,422 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. They can only access and complete it using their student email. Cumberland County Schools confirmed with ABC11 that both Lytch and Haskings III were not current students. Check in here for updates throughout the postseason for spring sports in the NCHSAA and NCISAA. A four-star recruit in the Class of 2023, Parker started his prep career at Cape Fear High School before transferring to Vertical Academy in Charlotte. 2 South View (12-2) vs. No. Ta'Von McLaurin, 18, and a 15-year-old boy were arrested at their homes on Monday night after they were caught on surveillance cameras prowling the halls of Cape Fear High School in Fayetteville . Fellow Cape Fear High student Charles Underwood, 17, pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder and other charges in the school shooting and was sentenced to 12 to 15 years in prison. "When I looked at my child, I saw no life in her eyes," she said. Later, CCSO charged a 15-year-old ninth grade student at Seventy-First High School with communicating threats on educational property. Crime stories from the Fayetteville region: 2023 www.fayobserver.com. The Cape Fear school attendance area is the largest in the county by area size. Fayetteville Observer's 'Top Performers of the Week' 910Preps Athletes of the Week Her lungs collapsed. u]_"1cOpu`y 6 Alger B. Wilkins High School; Cape Fear High School; Cross Creek Early College High School; Cumberland Academy 6-12; Cumberland International Early College High School; Cumberland Polytechnic High School; Douglas Byrd High School; E.E. [12], In 2014, the Cape Fear marching band placed 3rd (regardless of class) in the Bands of America Winston-Salem Regional Championship. School officials said counselors are available to students and staff during this difficult time. Copyright 2023 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. %PDF-1.6 % Cape Fear High School is a public secondary school in the eastern region of Cumberland County in the unincorporated community of Vander, North Carolina, and to the east of Fayetteville, North Carolina. A 17-year-old pleaded guilty Wednesday to attempted first-degree murder and several other charges in connection with a shooting of a Cape Fear High School student more than a year ago. "I've been fishing for my whole life -- basically 17 years," Lankford said. All rights reserved. : Young and talented, Freedom Christian softball ready to make noise in NCISAA playoffs. Catilyn Abercrombie said she also wants a new life where she can put the shooting behind her. View Full Report Card. Fellow Cape Fear High student Charles Underwood, 17, pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder and other charges in the school shooting and was sentenced to 12 to 15 years in prison. CHENEY, Wash. (Gray News) - A 16-year-old high school student in Washington state died after a freak accident happened in gym class on Thursday, officials confirmed. Hampton, Kansas State and Mississippi State . endstream endobj 478 0 obj <>stream You name it, she had it.. It is unclear if that student had any direct involvement with Friday evening's shooting. Cape Fear has been my school," Abercrombie said recently during an exclusive interview with WRAL News. We guide and show the children the path to achieve the goals and fitting into internatioal standard. Family members told ABC11 an older son AJ, was a student at Cape Fear High School. "I said, 'Lord, I need you more.' "My tolerance of people is not there anymore.". Cumberland County Schools released the following statement: We extend our deepest condolences to their family and . Republicans, including Senator Michael Lee, say Senate Bill 406 would create the largest expansion of the state's private school voucher program since it was created. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. We want to assure you that across the district, we make every effort to keep our students and staff safe. Another post referred to Cumberland County's most recent school shooting, which took place almost 10 years ago in 2011 at Cape Fear High School when a 15-year-old girl survived being shot in the neck. Support local journalism with a subscription to The Fayetteville Observer. Sources told WRAL News a 16-year-old is undergoing a mental evaluation for making online threats to shoot-up Cape Fear High School in Cumberland County. [2x40[u,v;O$kNR"Far),+-+9+.CM1y.7eG :voz*"aYvay^G`]o3%/^IB`I@XlK7rHwp*ilh~QJ1lyv3>/9\3w0oZ|qt=m Cc"g- jOBFL~|*&G+l9 uc:1;z^GN>883V4kI0+PSd_Yqyvl{R #NBPqlYf8G;+{\ohdi+N6y;12k=Ht=3{2FCkmnY0BaBk~lilJN54Y)21U@F sHR&L_F X:1JvQ;kM&1SA;,{>G!}aV;*.4!d^vVYr(Ikv\}as"Q{%[Klau3SKx]&U_2oSjn|\Q6^tWSxlIaX;IBrTy=g\f4! "I just saw her over me, and she was, like, 'Don't worry. 910-483-1679. Crime Reporter Jack Boden can be reached at jboden@gannett.com. That mishap was a .22-caliber rifle bullet that struck Abercrombie in the neck as she was talking to her friends in a breezeway at school after lunch. Two school shootings took place in North Carolina over the past few weeks one in Winston-Salem and another in Wilmington. In the United 8, Cape Fear baseball won its first conference championship since 2016 and a trio of softball teams Cape Fear, Lumberton and South View shared the softball crown. 5 Terry Sanford (10-7) vs. No. STATE TITLE CONTENDERS? It would also create scholarships for students who graduate from high school in three years instead of four. The semifinal and championship games will be played at the highest remaining seed. Cape Fear High School and nearby Mac Williams Middle School were placed on lockdown after the shooting. Another post referred to Cumberland County's most recent school shooting, which took place almost 10 years ago in 2011 at Cape Fear High School when a 15-year-old girl survived being shot in the neck. Cumberland County Schools has received grants to hire more school resource officers and improve mental health programs in schools, Connelly said. 4 Gray's Creek (8-6) vs. No. School officials believe students are safe to remain in class, Whitley said. Cape Fear High School and nearby Mac Williams Middle School were placed on lockdown after the shooting. "Her lips were blue, and I thought she was gone.". The district is also urging parents to remind their children to be vigilant and if they see something unusual or suspicious, then to contact law enforcement. 1 Terry Sanford (14-1) vs. No. He was trying to avoid being seen by staff members.. No. In March 2022 the IB launched our online Diploma Programme pilot. Connelly called Underwood the real perpetrator, who has accepted responsibility and now is serving a prison sentence. "It was weird because I was falling slow motion, and it was, like, 'Why isn't anybody helping?' Cumberland County Superintendent Franklin Till said it was a normal, quiet lunch period when shots broke out. She still returns every two to three months for follow-up care. "One thing can happen, and it was just one mishap one person made one bad choice. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office responded to a shots fired call just before 10 p.m. Friday and found a 19-year-old Phillip Lytch and 18-year-old Frank Haskins III with non life-threatening gunshot wounds. Her kidneys went into renal failure. Law enforcement officers also recovered and towed away at Ford Focus in the parking lot of Seventy-First Classical Middle School; located adjacent to the neighboring high school. United 8 Conference Tournament baseball games will also be played Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Cape Fear High School. Athletics. Connelly said that Underwood, who had brought a concealed weapon to school, was hiding in bathrooms and was ducking in and out of hallways to hide from school staff members. Two school shootings have occurred in North Carolina in the last few weeks,one atNew Hanover High School in Wilmington and the other at Mount Tabor High School in Winston-Salem. Football: 2023 Schedules to date. "Pastors would stop me in the elevator. According to ABC affiliate station WTVD-TV in Raleigh, witnesses said they heard a popping sound and saw her fall over, but no one saw anyone with a gun. Health teacher Julee Cook, Abercrombie's favorite teacher, suddenly appeared and tried to comfort her. Underwood had targeted another student, and he asked Catilyn Abercrombie for forgiveness. Democrats, however, say it would take away much-needed money from . 8 Jack Britt (10-3) vs. No. and I was, like, I can't get back up, and I just lay there," she said. Driver injured after SUV slams into Harnett County home, Canadian folk singer Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84, Area business leaders navigate uncertainty of economy. Cheney Public Schools Superintendent Ben Ferney told KREM that sophomore Brayden Bahme was critically injured during his fourth-period gym class at Cheney High School and later died at the hospital. Copyright 2023 WTVD-TV. Catilyn Abercrombie, a former Cape Fear High School student who was shot in the neck at school, reached a $2 million settlement with the Cumberland County Board of Education last week for her injuries and suffering from the shooting. The district has yet to say if both men were former students. 4 Harnett Central (9-6), No. 6 Jack Britt (3-10), 5:00 p.m. at South View. 8 Swansboro (5-7), No. endstream endobj 480 0 obj <>stream When the shooting occurred, schools in the county had school resource officers, safe schools coordinators, social workers, counselors and school nurses, Sojka said. 6 Jack Britt (5-9), 5 p.m. at Purnell Swett. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said on Wednesday they are investigating multiple social media threats saying there will be violence against Cape Fear High School this week. 8 Douglas Byrd (1-12), 7 p.m. No. Copyright 2023 Fayetteville Observer. q8A08;^lN\j=*8d\. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. No. Connelly said the shooting was unfortunate. Cumberland County Board of Education Meeting, Traditional: Last Day of School for Students with 2-Hour Early Release. Cheney Fire Chief Tom Jenkins told KREM that Bahme fell into a goal post while running and was impaled through the eye. Surveillance video helped them identify Ta'Von McLaurin, 18, and a 15-year-old whose name has not been released because of his age, Cumberland County Sheriff Earl "Moose" Butler said this evening at a news conference. Fayetteville, NC 28312-8999. Registration is underway for the next academic year. 2 Western Harnett (12-2) vs. No. 3 Grays Creek (10-4) vs. No. . [14][15], In 2016, the Cape Fear NJROTC placed 15th in the NJROTC Nationals Drill Championship. People touched me and reached out to me that I had never seen," she said. "No one has seen anyone on this campus with a gun," Butler told WTVD-TV. Bahmes family has set up a GoFundMe page to help with funeral expenses. 477 0 obj <>stream Catilyn Abercrombie spent the next two months at Duke University Hospital. LIVE Webcast - Pole Vault Feed - USATF Indoor Championship. Cumberland Countys NCHSAA squads are set to begin tournaments in the All American and United 8 conferences. Which Fayetteville high school baseball, softball teams are fighting for a playoff spot? 5 Purnell Swett (6-8), 5 p.m. at Lumberton. It has helped me.". "It broke my heart. "I've just let all of it out, and now I'm free of thinking about it," she told WRAL News. Underwoods crime against Catilyn was not foreseeable or ultimately preventable, Connelly said. h| The messages say, "Attention everybody that goes to Cape Fear High School, do not go to school this week 'SB' is going to shoot up the school.". He was convicted of attempted first-degree murder and . LIVE Webcast - High Jump Feed - USATF Indoor Championships. . 16 Overhills (0-9), No. A high school student is in stable condition after being . h{i[G_Gs_ CKiHSiGCYb6T?q"2M*I^%rQfFED -qSLOhF+:2:Jtn]E;: Staff members at Westfield High School in Spring, Texas, are coming forward after the assistant principal was allegedly beaten by several students Thursday at the school's 9th Grade Center. It's OK 2 Ask: Children's Mental Health & Wellness Fair, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 7 Overhills (3-11), No. she asked. Overall Score 66 /100. Yes, he made a bad choice, but people make bad choices all the time.". All Rights Reserved. 1:09. "We hope that they turn their lives around, and wed like to see them become God-loving, productive young men," she said. The Cape Fear school attendance area is the largest in the county by area size. 83 were here. Click the link below if you would like to rent our CFHS spirit rock. Students evacuate after a shooting Monday at Cape Fear High School in Cumberland County, North Carolina. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Staff members were looking for him aggressively just prior to this incident, Connelly said. "We know it was unsettling for students and parents, but everything is fine now and all students are safe," Whitley said. An 18-year-old and a 15-year-old were arrested Monday night, police say. He said there was no suspicious activity going on before the shooting. [5], Cape Fear has varsity teams in 17 sports (13 boys teams, 14 girls teams) and junior varsity teams in 8 sports (6 boys teams, 4 girls teams):[6], Softball[9] State runner-up 2014, 2016, 2017 (4A), Girls' tennis Dual Team State Champions 2021 (3A),[10] 2022 (3A),[10] Individual Doubles State Champions 2021 (3A),[11] Individual Doubles State Runner-up 2022 (3A)[11], The Natural Science Academy is a program located at Cape Fear that acknowledges students for completing 7 or more sciences throughout their high school career while maintaining a 3.0 unweighted GPA average in these courses. Earl's Pearls 2023 (City View) Best of 910Preps All Stars 2022-2023. "Why determine that this has to be a bad school? The Consortium for Mathematics and its Applications (COMAP) is pleased to announce the results of the twenty-third Annual High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM). Here's a look at the finalists for the week of April 24-29, 2022. I got you,'" she said. The school system has installed fences, controlled access to buildings and started a volunteer program to have more eyes and ears at schools, he said. "If you think this a joke ask the kids from 5 years ago when it happened to them at cape fear high school," the post said. All rights reserved. Police found a .22 Daisy rifle and shell casings on the grounds of Cape Fear High School, near Fayetteville, where the shooting occured at around 1 p.m. Caitlyn Abercrombie, 15, who was eating lunch outside the school, was shot in the neck. endstream endobj 479 0 obj <>stream 7 Douglas Byrd (2-12, 7 p.m. No. No. Or anything like that?" Parents who gathered outside the school to wait for their children told WTVD-TV there was speculation about gang-related activity, and that an incident that occurred earlier this month might have been related to today's shooting. Smith High School; Gray's Creek High School; Jack Britt High School; Massey Hill Classical High School; Pine . Connelly and Sojka said they didnt know exactly how long school staff members searched for Underwood. The deadly shooting last month at a high school in Oxford, Michigan, is yet another reminder of the many stresses facing America's educators, who are still struggling with the overwhelming . Luke Lankford and Mary Jo Mattingly like to spend their free time away from school and sports out on the water together. According to state test scores, 57% of students are at least proficient in math and 51% in reading. The head of Cumberland County Schools said Monday that he is pleased with the settlement of a lawsuit filed by a student who was nearly killed at Cape Fear High School in 2011, but the shooting was unavoidable. "I had to leave because it was just too much," she said. In the United 8, Cape Fear baseball won its first conference championship since 2016 and a trio of softball teams - Cape Fear, Lumberton and South View - shared the softball crown. According to Whitley, Cape Fear High School remains open with an increased presence of law enforcement officers on school grounds. Yet, she said, she sensed something else in the chaotic scene as paramedics tried to revive her daughter. 2 Triton (12-3) at Terry Sanford, No. WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) A man is dead after a shooting early Sunday morning on 26nd street. BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. High schooler dies after he was impaled during freak accident in gym class, officials say, 70 hogs dead after 18-wheeler crash in Bladen County, Crash involving truck on Carolina Beach Road impeding traffic, Family hopes gene therapy will help 5-year-old girl with severe immunodeficiency, Parents shot in front of children during Ohio home invasion, police say, At least 6 killed after dozens crash in Illinois dust storm. First responders arrived within a minute and rushed Bahme to Sacred Heart Childrens Hospital, where he later died. School officials say that the high school is safe and students should come to class. He was attempting to elude detection, Sojka said. Lt. John Stanford told reporters that officers called to the residence in the Lawncrest . That shows the concern Cumberland County Schools had before this incident and continues to have, Connelly said. 0R{wf>YaeE"$j.uNX%Yx`(0s All rights reserved. 4762 Clinton Rd. The United 8 softball tourney will be Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is investigating several threats of violence made against Cape Fear High School that circulated on social media Wednesday morning, a news release from the Sheriff's Office said. In the AAC, Terry Sanford baseball won its 10th conference championship in 12 years and Harnett Central claimed the softball title. A teen girl was shot in the neck during lunch at Cape Fear High School. Nick Sojka, the school boards lawyer, said the insurance company was the driving force in the settlement negotiations. School officials and police, however, said that gang activity was not related to the shooting. #12 Cape Fear at #5 Terry Sanford Girls Lacrosse NCHSAA State Championship Playoff Brackets 1A/2A/3A East - 2nd Round - May 4 #9 Terry Sanford at #8 Swansboro. Following the shooting, CCSO was made aware of an Instagram post threatening violence at the high school during school hours Monday morning. PHILADELPHIA (AP) Two teenagers have been charged with firearms and related offenses following the slaying of three people and the wounding of a fourth person at a northeast Philadelphia home, authorities said. Published: Apr. 2020-2021 High School Course Selection Guide; 2020-2021 Middle School Course Selection Guide; . "We don't want to happen here what's happened other places," she said. Texas shooting suspect still on the run . LIVE Webcast - Eastern States Indoor Championships 2023. Cheney High School is hosting a candlelight vigil for Bahme on Monday night, according to a school Facebook post. According to Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Lt. Patrice Bogertey, a number of threats were reported, but most of them contained obscene language and the threats released by the Sheriff's Office warn students about possible dangers. Cape Fear High School is a school in which there is a pervasive sense of community, pride, academic scholarship, and family. She was listed in stable condition this evening, WTVD-TV reported. No. The shooting left two men . 0:02. [4], Jason Jordan, the current principal of Cape Fear High School, has also served as the principal of Massey Hill Classical High School. They say this isn't the first time students have injured staff members, and they fear it won't be the last. hJ1_e`3dqqxZk%Hd|aRKtX(#Ub}dxh~|zw!8Jfaz[ivMXB}N5enh6:SwXuuuuQs9|]C]C]G]G]9aqZi>OgTI#5'B: She had multiple surgeries while she was in the hospital for about a month and a half. Cape Fear High School. Cape Fear High School is an above average, public school located in FAYETTEVILLE, NC. Bogertey said all threats of violence against schools, even those that turn out to be false or misinterpreted, are thoroughly investigated by law enforcement. Click the "subscribe'' link at the top of this article. He came to Cumberland County because were viewed as a leader in safety and security, Connelly said. 6 Westover (3-9), No. She tried to return to Cape Fear High once, but post-traumatic stress forced her back home, where she has been home-schooled. She had blood clots, her mother said. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? She was hospitalized for two months in a serious condition. "There was just a light around her, and when I touched her, there was just such a peace that came over me.. She said she wants Underwood to be able to start anew one day. 5 South View (6-8), 5 p.m. at Cape Fear. If any details are incorrect, a school's coordinator can update them using My School. The postseason has arrived for Fayetteville-area high school baseball and softball teams.
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