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North Carolina high school coach charged with felony sex act with a student

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BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A Hickory man who worked as a coach at a high school in Valdese is facing two felony charges involving a student, according to court records. An arrest warrant identifies the coach as Herlinton Rugama-Blandon.

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FOX 46 Charlotte
Burke County high school coach charged with felony sex act with a student (opens FOX 46 Charlotte)
Published Sep 29, 2026
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BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A Hickory man who worked as a coach at a high school in Valdese is facing two felony charges involving a student, according to court records. An arrest warrant identifies the coach as Herlinton Rugama Rugama-Blandon.
FOX8 WGHP
North Carolina high school coach charged with felony sex act with a student (opens FOX8 WGHP)
Published Sep 30, 2026
FOX8 WGHP's feed description
BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A Hickory man who worked as a coach at a high school in Valdese is facing two felony charges involving a student, according to court records. An arrest warrant identifies the coach as Herlinton Rugama-Blandon.