S.C. teacher allegedly had 'prolonged and inappropriate relationship' with teenage boy

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (TCN) -- A 33-year-old former teacher faces charges after allegedly engaging in a "prolonged and inappropriate" relationship with an underage teenage boy.

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office alleges that beginning in 2021, Nicole Callaham, who worked as an Anderson County schoolteacher, "engaged in grooming behavior toward the boy during his early teenage years." Their relationship reportedly "intensified," and Callaham "signed the student out of school, transported him to practices, and served as a supervisor for after-school activities."

Authorities said the victim came forward about the alleged abuse after he turned 18 and spent time "processing the experience and trauma associated" with their interactions.

Callaham faces three counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor and one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Investigators suspect the alleged abuse continued for at least two years.

According to the sheriff’s office, Greenville City Police have also filed similar charges against Callaham, as they allege her crimes extended into their jurisdiction since the victim went to school in Greenville.

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