1+ week, 3+ day ago   (179+ words) Author and educator, Bri Thomas, is inviting young readers to celebrate books, imagination and literacy with a children’s book signing at The Crazy Mason in Myrtle Beach. (Amanda Kinseth/WPDE) MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — As students head back to school,…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (94+ words) WPDE Cruz returns each year to speak with students, emphasizing the importance of remembering what happened and encouraging families to talk about Sept. 11 together. He told students it is “something they don’t get to see and talk about in history…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (565+ words) The heat wave continues with dangerous heat and humidity through the week. Monday and Tuesday are Weather Aware Days. MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Marlboro County Schools are beginning the new school year under new leadership as the district works through a…...

4+ week, 20+ hour ago   (199+ words) PEMBROKE, S.C. (WPDE) — As students across Robeson County prepare to return to the classroom, the Lumbee Tribal Council is helping local families get ready for the new school year. The tribe hosted a back-to-school bash at the Union Chapel Community Building…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (450+ words) Megan Lawrimore Bolt was arrested Tuesday afternoon following an investigation, Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye said. Joye said additional information about the investigation is expected to be released Wednesday. (Florence County Sheriff's Office) FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The South Carolina State Board…...

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…...

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…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (131+ words) FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Those seeking work will have an opportunity to meet with local and national employers during an upcoming job fair in Florence. The Housing Authority of Florence and SC Works Pee Dee will host the event Tuesday, Sept....

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (246+ words) For Desmond Vereen, the classroom that worked best did not have four walls. The recent high school graduate says moving from a traditional brick-and-mortar school to virtual learning in middle school gave him something he struggled to find in a…...