November 06, 2009

School district emphasizes need for H1N1 vaccine

Florence School District 1 elementary school students will be able to receive the H1N1, or swine flu, vaccine Wednesday.


November 05, 2009

Some parents for, some against H1N1 vaccinations at schools

Georgetown County school officials are seeing mixed results as vaccinations are given at elementary schools this week.

Chess Club challenges community to tourney

Two years ago Poiette McGill-Bromell began Mullins High School’s Chess Club to help students improve their cognitive and critical thinking skills.

Rex brings Turnaround Tour to Florence

State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex is determined to improve South Carolina, whether it gets him elected as Governor or not.


November 04, 2009

15-year-old girl charged in high school bomb threat

A 15-year-old girl accused making a bomb threat at Marlboro County High School on Oct. 28 was released on bond from a Columbia facility this week, Bennettsville Police Lt John Hepburn said.

Williamsburg Tech to offer courses in Hemingway

Williamsburg Technical College will offer English Literature II and Western Civilization to 1689, a freshman-level history course, during spring semester at Hemingway’s public library.

Florence County sheriff’s office giving their time for kids in need

Being a Florence County sheriff’s deputy isn’t just about taking criminals off the streets, it’s about giving their time to help children in need.


November 03, 2009

Local students to compete in mock trial competition

Middle school students from St. Anthony Catholic School in Florence and North Myrtle Beach have qualified to compete in the S.C. Bar State Middle School Mock Trial Competition on Nov. 21.

Emmanuel Christian School Spelling Bee

Emmanuel Christian School held its annual spelling bee on Friday morning in the church sanctuary with students, parents and faculty watching.

School district issues statement on suspended bus drivers

Twenty bus drivers were suspended for failing to “transport students in a timely manner” Oct. 30, according to a statement released by the Williamsburg County School District on Monday night.

Founder’s Day Celebration set for Carolina Forest Elementary School

The 14th annual Founder’s Day event at Carolina Forest Elementary School is set for Saturday, November 7.

New resource for small businesses on Grand Strand open at HGTC

A surprise announcement opened the Harold Swanner Entrepreneur Center at Horry-Georgetown Tech’s Grand Strand campus Tuesday morning.

FMU to host Teacher Cadet College Day

Francis Marion University will host 138 Teacher Cadets from 12 area high schools for Teacher Cadet College Day, Wednesday, Nov. 4.


November 02, 2009

27 Williamsburg County school bus drivers suspended

Twenty-seven bus drivers from the Williamsburg County School District were suspended after a meeting Monday morning for planning to strike and delay transportation services for the next two days.

Britton’s Neck Elementary School Honor Roll students

Angela M. Huggins, Principal of Britton’s Neck Elementary School, is proud to announce the Honor Roll for the first nine weeks.

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