The Columbia Police Department is investigating the consumption of suspected edibles by Hand Middle School students. A student was taken to the hospital by EMS, and one was taken to a hospital by a parent. At this time, police were being told the students did not experience life-threatening symptoms.

Officers have collected an item for lab testing and will gather more information from the students. School officials are assisting us with the case. If you have info to help, including the origin of the suspected edibles, let police know: (803) 545-3500.