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Horry Co. Schools sees strong teacher interest amid nationwide shortages
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (236+ words) CONWAY, SC (WPDE) " While school districts across the country continue to struggle with hiring and retaining teachers, Horry County Schools (HCS) said it is seeing strong interest from educators and fewer vacancies than this time last year. More than 500 educators…...
Lumbee tribe recognition reinstates scholarship for UNC student
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (96+ words) (WPDE) " Kennedy Jones, a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, had her college scholarship reinstated following the Lumbee Tribe's full federal recognition in December. Jones, majoring in biology and Native American studies, initially lost her scholarship…...
TUESDAY: School closures, delays, updates from across the Grand Strand, Pee Dee
1+ week, 5+ day ago (176+ words) by E. Louise Kelly (WPDE) " Following the winter weather over the weekend, school districts and public organizations across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee are updating their operation statuses moving into Tuesday. MARLBORO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Marlboro County School District will…...
January winners! Fourth graders celebrate 'Talkin Trash' recycling contest wins
2+ week, 1+ day ago (201+ words) HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) " Fourth graders in the Grand Strand had a unique opportunity to learn about recycling and waste reduction through a special event. ABC 15 partnered with the Horry County Solid Waste Authority to provide an educational and entertaining experience…...
Expo gives Grand Strand students glimpse into healthcare careers
3+ week, 3+ day ago (18+ words) Expo gives Grand Strand students glimpse into healthcare careers'WPDE Expo gives Grand Strand students glimpse into healthcare careers...
Gov. McMaster proposes $9.9M boost for early childhood education in S.C.
3+ week, 3+ day ago (160+ words) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) " Gov. Henry McMaster has unveiled a budget proposal that includes a $9.9 million allocation aimed at expanding South Carolina's First Steps to School Readiness program. The initiative, which currently serves over 18,000 students, has seen a 30% enrollment increase since its…...
Marlboro schools eye cost-saving measures amid financial audit, superintendent search
3+ week, 4+ day ago (384+ words) MARLBORO COUNTY, SC (WPDE) " The Marlboro County School Board held its first meeting of the year Monday night. Board members reviewed financial updates and took steps toward finding the district's next superintendent. The board began with an hour-long executive session,…...
Charleston shines as top ranked college town, blending academics with rich culture
1+ mon, 8+ hour ago (343+ words) CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) " According to a recent survey, Charleston is one of the best college towns or cities in the nation, a ranking that that College of Charleston says reflects the schools academics as well as the rich historical culture of…...
Officials respond after religious decoration removed from SC school
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (198+ words) YORK COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) " A South Carolina school district has responded after being requested to remove a religious decoration. The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), a nonprofit that seeks to protect the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, and…...
Longtime Pee Dee educator uses his love of golf to pen 2 books
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (252+ words) (WPDE) " Dr. Gregory McCord is now the author of two books, titled "Augusta Municipal Golf Course: The Patch" and "The Cabbage Patch Kid." McCord has nearly 30 years in education, working as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent....