Roanoke Rapids High School Coach Reinstated After Investigation

Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 15, 2026 —

Chris Lyons has been reinstated as head football coach at Roanoke Rapids High School after an investigation into a player’s severe hand injury and allegations of bullying or hazing, according to the information provided about the case.

Lyons had been suspended while the investigation was underway. Its findings concluded that he was unaware of misconduct and that the player’s injury was accidental. The summary does not specify what happened to cause the injury or describe the alleged bullying or hazing.

The information provided does not identify who conducted the investigation, when Lyons was suspended or reinstated, or how long the review lasted. It also does not provide details about the player, the nature or treatment of the hand injury, or whether any other people faced disciplinary action.

The findings address two central issues raised during the investigation: whether Lyons knew about misconduct and whether the injury was intentional. The stated conclusion was that he was unaware of misconduct and that the injury was accidental. No further explanation of the evidence or investigative process was provided.

Lyons’s reinstatement means he has returned to his coaching position, but the information available does not describe any conditions attached to his return or outline what steps, if any, the school took after the investigation. It also does not say whether the allegations of bullying or hazing were substantiated, or provide additional findings about the conduct under review.

Further details about the investigation, its timeline and the school’s response were not included in the information provided.

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