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January 09, 2008
Efforts to improve J.V. Martin Junior High School continue
Dillon School District 2 Superintendent Ray Rogers and other district administrators met with the State Board of Education during a regular meeting Wednesday to present evidence of the district?s efforts to improve the professional development, curriculum and facilities at J.V. Martin Junior High School. Rogers and J.V. Martin principal Amanda Burnette provided information on discussed facility improvements, leadership team meetings and curriculum changes.
Teacher resigns amid criminal sexual conduct accusations
The Marlboro County School District Board of Trustees has unanimously approved nine resignations ? including that of an elementary school teacher facing criminal sexual conducted charges ? and five elections.
Hartsville High receives IB certification
HARTSVILLE ? After three years of an intensive application process, Hartsville High School will become the first school in Darlington County School District to be known as an International Baccalaureate (IB) school.
January 08, 2008
USC’s ‘Cocky’ brings Reading Express to Pee Dee schools
DILLON ? Stewart Heights Elementary School in Dillon School District 2 was one of Cocky?s Reading Express stops Tuesday to promote the importance of literacy.
January 01, 2008
Florence School District 1 to tackle search for superintendent, better facilities
The search for a new superintendent and school facilities are the top two items Florence School District 1 Board of Trustees will address in the new year.
Kimberly Dowd joins disabilities foundation
Kimberly L. Dowd of Florence recently has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of Florence County Disabilities Foundation. Her term is for three years.
Governor?s School extends summer research program
The Summer Program for Research Interns (SPRI) at the S.C. Governor?s School for Science and Mathematics in Hartsville is a statewide outreach program designed to pair academically talented high school students with scientist mentors in research laboratories across the state for a six-week, hands-on internship. Fields of research include medicine, computer science, engineering, microbiology, nanotechnology and more.
December 30, 2007
Nichols headstart has coat drive
During the week of Dec. 10-14, Mrs. Rowland's and Mrs. Owens's class from Nichols Headstart, sponsored a coat drive for families in need during this season.
Nichols headstart has coat drive
During the week of Dec. 10-14, Mrs. Rowland's and Mrs. Owens's class from Nichols Headstart, sponsored a coat drive for families in need during this season.
Johnakin students have career day, breakfast and annual holiday concert
Johnakin Middle School in Marion had a Career Day Program in November.
Johnakin students have career day, breakfast and annual holiday concert
Johnakin Middle School in Marion had a Career Day Program in November.
December 28, 2007
Schlimmer joins FMU admissions office as director
FLORENCE ? James L. Schlimmer of Louisburg, N.C., has been named director of admissions at Francis Marion University.
December 24, 2007
Sixth grader gets early start as public servant
Sixth grader gets early start as public servant
December 20, 2007
Marion County Education
The Mullins High School entrepreneurship team won first place at the South Carolina State University business plan competition on Dec. 13 in Orangeburg.
Marion County Education
The Mullins High School entrepreneurship team won first place at the South Carolina State University business plan competition on Dec. 13 in Orangeburg.
Northeastern Tech gets more than 30 presidential applications
The Northeastern Technical College Board of Trustees has collected more than 30 applications in its search to find a new president, and the board hopes to fill the position soon.
December 18, 2007
Latta High receives crime-fighting tool
Latta High School received a special gift Tuesday that will give its students a new way to help deter crime.
December 17, 2007
Spring semester classes begin Jan. 8 at FMU
Students will begin spring semester classes at Francis Marion University on Jan. 8.
Dillon County to begin selling $60 million school bond
Voters have passed the county-wide $60 million bond referendum promoted by Dillon County school districts and the Dillon County Board of Education, and now the team will meet with attorneys to begin the process of selling the bond.
December 14, 2007
Florence 3 school superintendent receives positive evaluation
Florence School District 3 Superintendent Beth Wright received a satisfactory evaluation after her annual performance review by the Florence 3 Board of Trustees.
Florence School District 2 to seek superintendent in 2008
The Florence School District 2 Board of Trustees will spend part of the new year searching for a new superintendent to lead the district.
Marion County Education
During the week of Nov. 12-20, Easterling Primary School staff members celebrated American Education Week.
Marion County Education
During the week of Nov. 12-20, Easterling Primary School staff members celebrated American Education Week.
December 13, 2007
Florence School District 1 trustees review zoning, security issues
FLORENCE ? Lionel Brown, Florence School District 1?s assistant superintendent for administrative services, discussed subdivision zoning at Forest Lake, the effect Wal-Mart construction has on West Florence High School and basketball security at a regular meeting Thursday night.
Uniforms being considered for Timmonsville’s middle school
Officials and parents of students attending Johnson Middle School have shown interest in implementing school uniforms at their school.
Three Florence 1 schools locked down
South Florence High School, Southside Middle School and the Florence Career Center were on lockdown Thursday after receiving word that police were looking for suspect in the area, Florence School District 1 Superintendent Larry Jackson said in a press release issued Thursday.
December 12, 2007
Home-schooler to lead S.C. Board of Education
COLUMBIA ? South Carolina?s Board of Education has a new chairperson, and it?s a woman who has never sent her four children to a school.
School district to offer new program for teachers
The Darlington County School District is continuing to expand its efforts to recruit qualified teachers to the district by offering the Netting Excellent Teachers (N.E.T.) Profit program beginning Jan. 1.
December 11, 2007
Lake City couple give $500,000 to The Citadel
CHARLESTON ? W. Henry Johnson Jr. and his wife, Jenny, of Lake City have donated $500,000 to The Citadel to create the Henry and Jenny Johnson Endowment for Historical Studies.
