Florence School District 3 principals and teachers will decide whether President Barack Obama’s Tuesday speech is appropriate for their classrooms and lesson plans, district Superintendent Beth Wright wrote in an e-mail sent Friday.

Florence County School District Three is accepting nominations for its Alumni Hall Fame through Sept. 18.

A local assistant principal faces charges of public drunk and having an open container of alcohol in his vehicle, Florence County booking reports show.

Florence School District 3’s Board of Trustees has voted to name new principals at J.C. Lynch Elementary School and Ronald E. McNair Middle School.

Some Florence School District 3 board members said they have concerns about the timing of a proposal to extend the school year at Lake City Elementary and Ronald E. McNair Middle schools.

Florence School District 3 officials say an extended school year at two Lake City schools is needed for “remediation and enrichment,” a proposal that has sparked interest and concerns among parents in the district.

The School District of Pickens County board of trustees has offered the job of superintendent, for which Florence School District 3 Superintendent Beth Wright was a finalist, to Dr. Henry Hunt, the Upstate district’s ombudsman.

The Florence County Election Commission conducted a hearing on June 9 to address protests of Amos Majors