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September 15, 2009
Educator provides tips for students taking the SAT
School is back in session, and already many students are preparing to take the SAT.
September 14, 2009
The fall semester of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is underway
You’re never too old to learn something new.
September 03, 2009
College breaks enrollment record
The FDTC Hartsville satellite location on Swift Creek Road also saw a 20 percent increase in the number of students for the fall.
September 01, 2009
District seniors boost SAT scores past state: Mayo, HHS exceed state average
Average SAT scores for Darlington County public high school seniors rose 15 points on the 2009 test to surpass the state’s average SAT score for public high school seniors by 29 points.
August 28, 2009
Coker College hires new evening program dean
Dr. Barbara Jackowski has been named the Associate Dean for Coker College’s Evening and Extended Studies Program. She was formerly the Director of the Program for Accelerated College Education (PACE) at California State University East Bay in Hayward, Ca.
EDITORIAL: Making different matter
There’s something about new beginnings and the opportunities and potential they present.
It’s a new year at Coker College with new leadership at the helm, and the outlook is exciting.
August 27, 2009
Miss South Carolina brings message about litter control to children at Thomas Hart Academy
“What makes South Carolina beautiful?” asked Miss South Carolina Kelly Sloan as she sat before nearly 30 students at Thomas Hart Academy on Wednesday afternoon. “You!” shouted one child sitting Indian-style on the library carpet.
August 25, 2009
Emmanuel Christian begins new year with new headmaster
Emmanuel Christian School (ECS) in Hartsville started its 46th school year with a new headmaster, $100,000 worth of campus improvements and 421 students.
Coker president challenges students to make the most of being different
Coker College kicked off a new era Thursday with its annual convocation to mark the beginning of its 102nd academic year.
August 21, 2009
Brockington expansion moves ahead
DARLINGTON – A more than $6 million expansion at Brockington Elementary Magnet School for Science and Technology is scheduled for completion by the start of the 2010-11 school year, according to Darlington County School District officials.
August 20, 2009
Library board tackles budget woes, clarifies meeting room policy
HARTSVILLE - The Darlington County Library Board of Trustees reviewed financial statements, received each library’s report and codified changes to the meeting room policy during Wednesday’s library board meeting at the Hartsville Memorial Library. Five board members were present.
EDITORIAL: Graduation rates bring welcome news
School is back in session. And the Darlington County School District is starting the year on a positive and an encouraging note.
Research exchange brings German scientists to Hartsville
The S.C. Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics’ (GSSM) has embarked on a Research Exchange Scholars program with Germany, funded by research-based healthcare company Roche. The program is an expansion of the school’s nationally recognized Summer Program for Research Interns (SPRI). Three GSSM students visited Germany in June and July to conduct college-level scientific research.
August 17, 2009
Schools launch pilot program to meet needs of at-risk students
Twelve elementary schools and middle schools in South Carolina are taking part in a pilot program to meet the needs of at-risk students in lower grades.
August 01, 2009
New superintendent says he wants to improve quality of schools, create futures for kids
“All of what we do has to be about the academic development of children, so they can become productive members of the community.” That’s the message Marlboro County School District Superintendent Dr. Frank G. Roberson lives by and wants to impress upon all of those who will listen.
June 25, 2009
St. James High School JROTC cadets to participate in national leadership symposium
Four cadets of the St. James High School JROTC will travel to Washington DC for the Army JROTC Leadership Symposium on June 26-30.
May 27, 2009
Retirees group established for CCU faculty, staff
The purpose of the new group, which is an extension of the University’s Emeritus Faculty group, is to maintain contact and communication between the University and all retired employees, both faculty and staff.
May 26, 2009
School leaders seek dismissal of Governor’s federal stimulus case
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) today asked the federal district court to dismiss Governor Sanford’s federal lawsuit against Attorney General Henry McMaster.
May 21, 2009
Florence District 1 School board prepares lean budget
FLORENCE — While the battle between state legislators and Gov. Mark Sanford to use federal stimulus money to help schools rages on, Florence School District 1 officials are continuing to prepare a “conservative budget” in case the debated federal aid never arrives.
May 20, 2009
Fundraiser coming up for the marching bands of Waccamaw in Pawleys Island
Schools wouldn’t be complete without concert and marching bands.
May 14, 2009
Horry County Schools receives award for financial reporting
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Horry County Schools.
Socastee High School Air Force JROTC gets big honor
The Socastee High School Air Force JROTC Unit #821 has earned the Air Force Junior ROTC Distinguished Unit Award for the seventh consecutive year.
April 21, 2009
Morris to take over as Florence District 5 superintendent
JOHNSONVILLE — Dr. D. John Morris, chief student services director at Guilford County Schools in Greensboro, N.C., has been named the new Florence School District 5 superintendent.
April 14, 2009
Scholarship will honor longtime FMU professor
FLORENCE — An endowed scholarship has been established at Francis Marion University in honor of a longtime professor in the department of mathematics, Roger “Bucky” Allen Jr.
April 08, 2009
School Foundation offering grant money for innovative, creative projects
A total of $55,000 in grant funding from The School Foundation is up for grabs for instructional employees of Florence School District 1 seeking funding for innovative and creative projects for students.
Marlboro County School District selects architectural firm for school
An architectural firm that will design the new elementary school to replace Blenheim Elementary/Middle School has been selected by members of the Marlboro County School District.
April 07, 2009
CCU holds symposium on ethics and diversity in education
Coastal Carolina University’s Spadoni College of Education will present its fifth annual Symposium on Ethics and Diversity in Education from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, April 24 in Wall Auditorium.
Southside Middle School presents Swingin’ with Seniors 2009
With a theme of Memories of World War II, Southside Middle School in Florence presents Swingin’ with Seniors 2009.
March 27, 2009
Florence School District One celebrates Palmetto Gold and Silver winners
Six Florence School District One schools have earned cash awards recognizing academic achievement, student academic improvement and closing achievement gaps in 2008.
Teachers talk single-gender classrooms and more at weekend conference
More than 350 South Carolina teachers will visit Columbia this Saturday to learn how to run more effective single-gender classrooms.
