Wythe County high school teacher resigns amid sexual misconduct investigation

WYTHEVILLE (WSLS 10) -  A George Wythe High School teacher has been banned from school property while police investigate possible sexual misconduct.

Wythe County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff Perry said the teacher in question handed in a letter of resignation this week after the investigation opened.

The man also served as a coach at the high school.

Police say although the investigation is ongoing, no one has been arrested or charged at this time.