Saturday’s high school football capsule | The Sun News

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Socastee unable to mount comeback in loss to New Hanover (N.C.) | The Sun News

Socastee fought hard, but in the end it had no answer for running back Tre Age, who scored four touchdowns and ran for 172 yards for New Hanover (N.C.) as the Wildcats downed the Braves 48-21 on Friday in the Derrick Law Firm Carolinas Kickoff Clash at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium.
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North Myrtle Beach outlasts rival Loris in back-and-forth contest | The Sun News

In a truly back-and-forth game Friday night between Highway 9 rivals, the first seven scores either gave a team the lead or tied the game.
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Green Sea Floyds knocks off pesky East Clarendon to start 2-0 | The Sun News

It was also Green Sea Floyds’ first home victory since 2012 and Sullivan said his squad’s confidence is riding high.
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Aynor spreads ball around as it runs over Creek Bridge in season opener | The Sun News

Jody Jenerette has some “solid dudes.” They proved that Friday night. Quarterback Caleb Jenerette and running backs Colie Rogers, Zach Todd, Jalin Dixon and Jonathan Gause all ran for touchdowns in the Aynor football team’s season-opening 48-6 win over Creek Bridge.
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North Myrtle Beach football concerned over turnovers | The Sun News

Blair Hardin made a point to make taking care of the football a priority this week in practice.
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'Chained' to their work - MyHorryNews.com: MyHorryNews Home

Football is a game of inches, and it takes some special folks to keep up with those inches. Although the Conway High School chain crew doesn’t get a lot of attention, except in the closest and most crucial measurements, its members are always there, running the sidelines and even subjecting themselves to a bit of danger.
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HCS hit all-time high ACT scores - WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

For the first time in history, Horry County Schools beat out the national average for ACT scores.
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Riverside trying to find its game | News & Observer

“Socastee is a really good team,” he said. “They have skilled players at every position and flow well on the court. Carrboro is also a team to watch. They play very well together.”
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Tuesday’s area sports briefs: Green Sea Floyds girls tennis wins opener | The Sun News

“They’ve been fighting as hard as they will on the season in matches,” he said. “I’m very excited with the group coming back and with the couple new girls. I’m looking forward to the season.”
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High School Report | Carolina Forest volleyball looks strong in season debut - MyHorryNews.com: Paid Content

Carolina Forest is off to another good start as the Lady Panthers look to reassert themselves as the area's chief volleyball power
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Horry County Schools pushes back new school design submission date by one week | The Sun News

Architecture and construction firms now have an extra week to submit their designs for five new area schools to Horry County Schools.
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Lions fall to Sharks 23-20 in football season opener - MyHorryNews.com: Paid Content

Week Zero for Coach Jamie Snider and his 2015 Loris High School Lions football team, for the first time in six years, became exactly that as they landed a zero in the win column against the AAA St. James High School Sharks, despite besting the Sharks in every category but the scoreboard.
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St. James High School fall sports schedules - South Strand News

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Prep pigskin week in review (Aug. 22) | The Sun News

In The Sun News’ Game of the Week, Conway made a strong push in the final quarter and a half in taking down Georgetown 22-13. The Tigers got a tide-turning interception from Jerron Bellamy to set up their first score of the game. Then, quarterback Peyton Derrick connected with Juwon Moody and Bryan Edwards on a pair of long touchdown passes to put Conway ahead for good.
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Young Myrtle Beach swimming squad starts off strong at Ripley’s Invitational | The Sun News

Kirk Gallion knows this year’s Myrtle Beach girls swimming team is young. Based on Saturday’s results, it might just mean that the squad is going to be really good for years to come.
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Local church gets into school spirit with brand new backpacks for every student | The Sun News

Every student at South Conway Elementary School has a shiny new backpack to go along with the shiny new school year, thanks to a local church.
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Carolina Forest, St. James, Green Sea Floyds complete rare triple | The Sun News

Carolina Forest, St. James and Green Sea Floyds haven’t enjoyed an abundance of wins on the football field. All three have all-time losing records; and St. James has yet to finish a single season with a winning record in 11 years of varsity ball. But last Friday, the three schools all won on the same night for just the second time ever.
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Monday’s high school roundup: Aynor girls tennis tops Carolina Forest | The Sun News

The Aynor girls tennis team defeated Carolina Forest 6-1 on Monday in a contest that featured several hard-fought matches.
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Derrick Law Firm Carolinas Kickoff Clash likely ending after this year | The Sun News

The five-game, 10-team football event, held each of the past four seasons in various forms at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, will probably cease after this year, according to several people tied to the games. And although 151 Sports Marketing’s Mark Stafford is holding out hope of it returning in 2016, the feasibility of continuing may ultimately prevent that.
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You can help fight local hunger - WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

A local non-profit organization is working towards fighting hunger for homeless and at-risk youth in Horry County.
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Socastee offense sputters in loss to West Brunswick (N.C.) | The Sun News

Socastee coach Doug Illing knows that switching to a spread offense with a young squad isn’t going to be an easy transition.
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Horry County police searching for missing teen girl, cleared a person of interest in case | The Sun News

Several Horry County police detectives are searching for information about a 16-year-old girl last seen by her friends Thursday morning at a Surfside Beach restaurant, Lt. Raul Denis said Friday.
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After winless season, Green Sea Floyds starts 2015 with victory | The Sun News

Green Sea Floyds is back on the board. Jacquez Geralds scored two touchdowns and Wyatt Upchurch ran for 134 yards to lead the Trojans to a 26-13 over Hannah-Pamplico on Friday night.
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Gallery | St. James football wins over Loris in season opener | The Sun News

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School resource officers wearing many badges - WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

As students learn to navigate school halls, school resource officers are making sure they are learning in a safe environment.
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New loops to ease traffic backups debut at some Horry County schools on first day back to school | The Sun News

The first day of school is an opportunity for students to show off new shoes, backpacks and even braces. But some schools showed off new traffic loops this year.
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Gallery | Parents send in pictures of their kids going back to school | The Sun News

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Horry County acquires new school buses - WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

Horry County Schools is hoping the 20 new school buses they ordered in May will arrive in September; they also ordered 10 more back in July, which should arrive in October or November.
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New teacher shares first day of school jitters | WBTW.com

Young people in Horry and Georgetown counties will likely go to bed early Wednesday in anticipation for the first day of school.
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Area coaches weigh in on potential changes to scheduling amid realignment | The Sun News

In less than a month, the South Carolina High School League will finalize a five-class system for the first time in state history.
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Maxey begins his first full year as school superintendent today - MyHorryNews.com: News

Although he has held the position since January — and has been part of the school district for 26 years — Maxey says everyday he learns something new. And each year begins with a new feeling of excitement and new opportunities.
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Horry County teachers make thousands more than salary cap | WBTW.com

News 13 discovered in some cases Horry County School teachers were making thousands of dollars more than the district’s salary cap.
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School days set to return Thursday - MyHorryNews.com: Paid Content

The summer break may have flown by, but in Horry County School District 51 schools and more than 42,000 students, staff members, teachers and those big yellow taxis will be filing to their schools Aug. 20, to begin the 2015-2016 school year.
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North Myrtle Beach hopes full transition to triple option results in wins | The Sun News

Blair Hardin studied up on North Myrtle Beach before and after he accepted the coaching job in Little River in 2014.
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McCracken says he is ready to lead Aynor High School - MyHorryNews.com: Paid Content

Michael McCracken has been a teacher, assistant principal and is now the new principal of Aynor High School.
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Major changes coming to Horry County Schools' student tablet pro - WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

For the third year in a row, the Horry County School district is expending its technology program, but also making some new changes when it comes to the tools your child can use inside the classroom.
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Horry County Schools appoints two senior leadership positions | The Sun News

Horry County Schools appointed two staff members to senior leadership positions just in time for the 2015-16 school year.
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Kickoff Classic makes annual appearance tomorrow in Conway - MyHorryNews.com: Sports

The mood was light during Tuesday’s annual gathering of football coaches preparing to show off their teams at tomorrow night’s 26th annual Conway National Bank Kickoff Classic
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Black Water Middle School dance hallway scores bright makeover for free | The Sun News

Osagie Ehigie, dance education and arts management teacher at Black Water Middle School, wanted a more vibrant and colorful hallway to inspire his students.
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Tigers move up to 5A - MyHorryNews.com: Sports

For better or worse, the Conway Tigers will likely remain a member of South Carolina’s largest classification when realignment takes effect in the fall of 2016.
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Blackwater Middle Art for Dancing | The Sun News

Photo Gallery & captions
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Horry County Schools teachers head back to the classroom - WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

The first day of school may be August 20 in Horry County, but it’s already back to the classroom for teachers. Wednesday officially marks the first day back.
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Horry County Schools announces new district superintendent - WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

Horry County residents are heading into a new school year with a new leader in charge. Dr. Rick Maxey, the new district superintendent for Horry County Schools, is preparing the staff for what he believes will be another successful school year.
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Myrtle Beach Council discusses several projects Tuesday - WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

Designs are underway for several new Horry County School District schools, according to an update provided by Mark Wolfe with the district.
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Online and comparison shopping essential for back-to-school savi - WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

Back-to-school shopping lists are getting longer and more specific every year. It all adds up to a very expensive kickoff to the new school year, especially when you're juggling more than one child.
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Dear Reader: Answering your questions, helping Myrtle Beach area students | The Sun News

Hard as it is to believe, students will soon be back to class, if they aren’t already. At The Sun News, we’re having a school supply drive for students whose parents or guardians are unable to afford the increasingly costly items each student is required to bring.
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Horry County Schools tweaks plans for five new schools | The Sun News

Horry County Schools’ Board of Education approved a motion Monday night to allow design firms to change some of the district’s conceptual plans for five new schools to include education specifications.
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Horry County Board of Education modifies $150 mill. school building plan proposal | WBTW.com

The Horry County Board of Education approved changes to its request for proposals for bidding architects looking to build its $150 million building plan.
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Battling bullying top priority as schools get back in session - WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

Tyler Layne, a 19-year-old pop star, is using his music to get out his story about being bullied, hoping it will help children in our area going through similar situations.
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Aynor poised for strong start, another run to postseason play | The Sun News

The Blue Jackets will again be gunning for that perfect first half of the season. And despite the losses of the team’s two-most stat-stuffing players, there is a very real possibility of it happening.
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Conway High graduate awarded Steel de Fleury Medal | The Sun News

Narissia Skinner, from Horry County, was awarded the U.S. Army’s Steel de Fleury Medal by Lt. Col. John T. Litz, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, on behalf of Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, Chief of Engineers of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Green Sea-Floyds Trojans 2015 Football Preview : Sports : CarolinaLive.com

The Green Sea-Floyds Trojans (0-10) were winless in 2014. This year's squad returns seven starters on each side of the ball, including senior quarterback Jacquez Geralds.
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Big turnout to meet new principals - MyHorryNews.com: Paid Content

According to interim CHS PTO president and Conway Area Advisory Board chairwoman Alicia Todd, the purpose of the meet and greet was to give people a chance to meet the new officials fac-to-face and chat with them. She said CHS hasn’t had a PTO in years, and its biggest goal is to build community, business and parental support for the local schools.
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Stepping up to kick cancer with benefit show for local teen : News : CarolinaLive.com

"I just think it's a wonderful tribute to him and his family about how people join together in times of need to come out as a community here in Horry County to help people," said Wayne Canady, a teacher at Carolina Forest High School.
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Myrtle Beach breaks ground on $3 million playground for disabled children | WBTW.com

Wednesday, Myrtle Beach started construction on a $3 million playground for children with mental and physical disabilities.The park will be called Savannah’s Playground.
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Strand Notebook | Volunteers recognized for serving as role models, support for Horry children | The Sun News

Jodi Finocchio of Conway and Doug Morehouse of Georgetown each received a Julius Derrick Mentor of the Year award from the Children’s Mentoring Program of Horry County on July 30.
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South Carolina High School League releases realignment proposal | The Sun News

The SCHSL – moving to a five-class system for the first time in state history beginning next year – plans to keep Carolina Forest’s current region intact for the subsequent two-year block. That means the Panthers will continue to share a region with Conway, Socastee, West Florence, South Florence and Sumter. Considering some of the alternatives, primarily those pairing Carolina Forest with teams in Charleston or Columbia, this proposal worked out in the Panthers’ favor.
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Middle school students develop apps, projects judged by “shark” investors | The Sun News

Technologically-gifted middle school students from Horry County spent this past week creating apps, designing computer games and printing 3D models.
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Savannah Thompson lives every day ‘like it’s Christmas Day’ | The Sun News

When Savannah Thompson walked onto the stage at the Carolina Country Music Festival in June, the crowd erupted in applause. Thompson, who has Williams syndrome, was on hand to receive a ceremonial check from festival organizers who donated $10,000 to the planned playground for children with disabilities that will bear her name.
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