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Horry County parents seek after-school options as students return to class
2+ week, 6+ day ago (170+ words) HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — As students in Horry County head back to school, some working parents may be scrambling to figure out what to do with their children after the final bell. Children who once might have been considered “latchkey kids…...
Modified lockdown lifted at McColl Elementary Middle School after threat investigation
3+ week, 4+ day ago (198+ words) MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A modified lockdown at McColl Elementary Middle School has been lifted after school officials and law enforcement investigated a reported potential threat. The school was placed on modified lockdown as a precaution after a student reported rumors…...
Champion of the Classroom contest rules
3+ week, 4+ day ago (698+ words) Contest: WPDE / Champion Of The Classroom Station: Sinclair Communications, LLC dba WPDE Station Address: WPDE, 10 University Boulevard, Conway, SC 29526 Prize Provider(s): HTC and WPDE Age of Eligibility: Entrants: (i) Eighteen (18); and (ii) must reside in the Contest Area. Nominees: (i) Twenty-One (21); (ii) must reside…...
Parents raise concerns over air conditioning problems at Marion school
3+ week, 6+ day ago (211+ words) The heat wave continues with dangerous heat and humidity through the week. Monday and Tuesday are Weather Aware Days. Several parents raise concerns about air conditioning problems at Johnakin Middle School, prompting district leaders to address the issue. (Credit: Marion…...