Students send 'thank you' cards to Myrtle Beach Police - WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

Some students at Socastee Elementary may be little but they have big hearts. The first graders at the school wanted to give back to the Myrtle Beach Police Department.
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LPGA star offers tips to Lady Tigers | Sports | myhorrynews.com

The Conway girls’ golf team got a chance to meet and learn from one of the best this past week when CHS alum and accomplished LPGA golfer Kristy McPherson stopped by for a practice session at Shaftesbury Glen, where she fielded several questions from the Lady Tigers.
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LMS B-team football building future Lions | Football | myhorrynews.com

The future of Loris Lion football looks bright as the talent witnessed last week at Heniford Field where the Loris Middle School B-Team downed Conway Middle 18-8.
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Lady Lions volleyball team 'digs' into playoffs | Volleyball | myhorrynews.com

The Loris High School Lady Lions volleyball team takes one word with them from coach Angela Rabon as they head to the playoffs this week - ecstatic.
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LHS celebrates with ‘Rachel’s Challenge’ this week | Loris | myhorrynews.com

Thanks to the overwhelming response to Loris Middle School’s ‘Rachel’s Challenge’ last year, Brittany Malcolm, school counselor at Loris High School, along with the newest club on campus, ‘Helping Hands For All’ will be celebrating those challenges with ‘Rachel’s Week’  taking place this week through Friday.
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Officials: Student success, teacher accountability key to improving the state of S.C. education | The Sun News

Several hundred students, teachers, administrators and community members spent Tuesday night at Coastal Carolina University to hear education professionals discuss the future of South Carolina students.
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NMB high school renovations $10 million more than original budget | WBTW.com

The budget for renovations to North Myrtle Beach High School doubled from about $10 million to $21 million.
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Compassion and camaraderie: Horry students lend a helping hand to Georgetown County families devastated by flood | The Sun News

Georgetown County suffered some of the most damage from the recent historic flooding, and students at St. James High School in Murrells Inlet are trying to do what they can to help.
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High school notebook: Playoff spots up for grabs for many area football teams | The Sun News

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The week ahead: What you need to know | The Sun News

Coastal Carolina University’s Spadoni College of Education will host a public forum on “The State of Education in South Carolina” from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Wheelwright Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
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St. James High collects supplies for flood victims - WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

Students and faculty from one local high school are collecting supplies for flooding victims in Andrews, and the response from the community is going way beyond expectations. 
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From Tumbler to tackler: 14 year old girl gets on the gridiron - WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

To be successful in the game of football, it takes years of hard work and determination and one local athlete is getting a head start.
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Green Sea Floyds builds big lead, throttles Creek Bridge | The Sun News

Green Sea Floyds piled up 513 yards on 51 rushes to break the previous school records for most rushing yards (439) and total yards on offense (505) en route to the dominating win.
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St. James High School’s JROTC instructor brings home national honor | The Sun News

It was a big day for Col. Stephen Cellucci, JROTC instructor at St. James High School in Myrtle Beach. Surrounded by more than 1,000 students in St. James’ gymnasium Friday, Cellucci was awarded the Outstanding Civilian Service Award, which is the third-highest honor within the Department of the Army Civilian Awards ranks.
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Loris unable to slow down perennial power Dillon in loss | The Sun News

Loris coach Jamie Snider hadn’t yet looked at the stats from Friday night’s 52-0 loss to perennial power Dillon before he was able to sum it up pretty quickly.
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Horry County hosts Boeing South Carolina Representatives | News | myhorrynews.com

After spending a day visiting Horry County schools, representatives from Boeing South Carolina said Tuesday they will take an important message back to their management team in North Charleston.
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Data released on ACT, ACT Aspire test scores - WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

Data was released on Friday for two standardized tests, ACT Aspire and ACT administered for the first time in South Carolina.
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CCU to host forum on S.C. education | WBTW.com

Coastal Carolina University’s Spadoni College of Education will host a public forum on “The State of Education in South Carolina” on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Wheelwright Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
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Horry County Schools students beat state average on new standardized tests | The Sun News

Horry County Schools students didn’t meet the college-ready benchmark but did score higher than state averages. Georgetown County students scored closer to the statewide averages for both tests.
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Free GED practice tests offered to Horry County residents - WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

For a limited time, Horry County residents without a high school diploma or GED can take the first steps toward earning that high school credential by taking one of four free GED practice
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St. James attempts to “Fill the Bus” for Georgetown County students | WBTW.com

St. James High School is attempting to “Fill the Bus” for neighboring schools in Georgetown County whose students lost nearly all of their possessions in the flood.
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Miss GSF Lovett hosts Keys to Confidence workshop | Loris | myhorrynews.com

A special event geared toward young girls held Oct. 14 at the Green Sea-Floyds High School auditorium shared insight into how they can conquer their fears.
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Socastee completes season sweep of Carolina Forest, wins region title; CFHS grabs second | Volleyball | myhorrynews.com

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Gallery | AA State Golf Tourney at Black Bear | The Sun News

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High school roundup (Oct. 19) | The Sun News

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Prep notebook: Brown wild card in crucial Georgetown-Myrtle Beach matchup | The Sun News

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Fire took a lot from North Myrtle Beach’s Buck, but he’s living for much more | The Sun News

The North Myrtle Beach senior football player and his family lost their house at the Creekside Mobile Home Park on Sept. 21, when a fire set inside his room made the property inhabitable. A person of interest was identified; an investigation has been launched and is ongoing, according to North Myrtle Beach City Public Information Officer Patrick Dowling.
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Business leaders become Principal for a Day | News | myhorrynews.com

"There is a huge amount of participation and sheer knowledge they have to know from start to finish," Dannelly said. "His day rivals any executive in any cooperate world."
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FMS principal on education policy panel - Herald Independent - heraldindependent.com

Jennifer Ainsworth & Traci Hogan: SC-EPFP is a 10-month intensive professional development program for established and emerging leaders in education and related fields to help equip them in working toward sound education policy and practice in South Carolina.
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Fumbles haunt Aynor in loss to Region VIII-AA rival Marion | The Sun News

A pair of third-quarter fumbles and the antics of Marion scatback Ja Narick Reed were too much for Aynor to overcome in a Region VIII-AA battle Friday night
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Carolina Forest blows out Socastee to start region play 1-0 | The Sun News

No matter how good or bad the first few games of the year were, it was a solid bet the Panthers dropped the region opener. It happened six of the team's first seven years in Class AAAA, and many of them weren't even close.
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Consider This: Excellence in Horry County Schools - WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

Consider This:  We are very lucky to have a public school system that is so progressive, positive and focused on the needs and opportunity for each student and employee.
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WMBF News Investigates: Fighting gangs in schools - WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

A continuing WMBF News Investigation into Horry County’s gang problem shows the fight against gangs in our area is not only out on the streets, but also in the classrooms.
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LHS Alumni baseball game a big hit | Loris | myhorrynews.com

It was day of fond memories with good friends as the Blue and the Gray squared off against each other last Saturday. But this time, the battle was on the baseball diamond at Brooks Field as the first annual Loris High School alumni baseball game brought out more than 20 former LHS player spanning 62 years of baseball life at LHS.
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Horry County approves final step to five new schools | The Sun News

First Floor Energy Positive, based in Raleigh, N.C., scored the highest for all schools on the district’s Request for Proposals committee criteria, according to Ken Childs, district attorney. The company hopes to start construction in the next few weeks, depending on contract negotiations.
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Full-time principal, full time pastor | Carolina Forest school leader helps people find their way | Education | myhorrynews.com

Devorick is the principal of an elementary school – Carolina Forest – and the pastor of a church – Centenary United Methodist – and he makes it sound as if the job descriptions are almost the same.
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Raleigh company chosen to build five energy efficient schools | News | myhorrynews.com

During an Horry County School Board meeting Monday night, the board agreed to enter into negotiations with the architectural firm First Floor K-12 Solutions, LLC. Of Raleigh to build the new Socastee Elementary, Carolina Forest Middle School, Myrtle Beach Middle School, Socastee Middle School, and St. James Intermediate School.
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High school roundup (Oct. 13) | The Sun News

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Carolina Forest Elementary plans 19th annual Founder's Day festival | Education | myhorrynews.com

Even someone who’s been to each of the 18 previous Founder’s Day events at Carolina Forest Elementary School will find several new attractions this year.
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DES hosts ‘Walk at School’ Day | Loris | myhorrynews.com

Students and staff of Daisy Elementary School joined thousands of other schools across the nation, and across the world in China, Asia and Europe, as they hosted the international Walk at School Program, held the first Wednesday in October of every year since 1997.
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Wilson, St. James seeking first region wins - SCNow: Sports

It’s been a heck of a week for the Wilson and St. James football teams, just as it has for so many in South Carolina after the historical flooding that is still wreaking havoc in some parts of the state.
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Those who bought Tootsie Rolls will help Special Olympics, students | The Sun News

The Knights of Columbus Council 7531 of the Catholic Church of St. James in Conway, would like to give a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to our Tootsie Roll drive that was held Sept. 12 at the Walmart on Myrtle Ridge Road.
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Wheless named Student of the Month by North Myrtle Beach Optimist Club | The Sun News

Megan Wheless was honored by the North Myrtle Beach Optimist Club as September’s Student of the Month. Megan is the daughter of Holly and Art Wheless. She is in the 8th grade at North Myrtle Beach Middle School and is a member Jr. Beta, Student Council, Band and FCA.
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Mid-term grades for area Class AAAA teams | The Sun News

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Thursday’s high school roundup (Oct. 1) | The Sun News

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North Myrtle Beach pounds way past Lake City | The Sun News

Blair Hardin hasn’t even been the coach at North Myrtle Beach for two full seasons. Already, his players know not to expect anything to be in stone. Last year, it was a near-complete overhaul of the offensive system at the midway point of the year that spearheaded a run to a region runner-up finish and a home playoff game.
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Artistic Carolina Forest High School senior shoots for the stars - WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

Astrophysics and comics aren't two things you necessarily think go together but a local Carolina Forest High School student made that connection look easy.
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Fighting back | How one woman didn’t let breast cancer keep her from getting married, living life | The Sun News

It’s Tuesday afternoon, the kids have gone home, and things are quiet at Myrtle Beach Elementary School.
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North Myrtle Beach High School to see major improvements with re - WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

North Myrtle Beach High School is preparing for its multi-million dollar makeover. "Things haven't really been updated for 40 years," said Trevor Strawderman, principal of North Myrtle Beach High School
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Several area high school football games moved up to Thursday (with capsules) | The Sun News

Due to the threat of inclement weather each of the next three days, area teams Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach and Aynor were moved off their scheduled Friday starts.
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Three Horry County Schools win national academic award | WBTW.com

Tuesday, it was announced three Horry County Schools won the National Blue Ribbon award for exemplary academics. Lakewood Elementary, and Forestbrook Middle, and Myrtle Beach Intermediate were the three schools within Horry County that won.
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Ocean Bay Middle School takes steps to get active with help from - WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

 A local pediatrician has partnered with a Myrtle Beach middle school to teach the students about the benefits of being active. A new tool shows if students are achieving their fitness goals.
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Horry County Schools implement new app to keep students on task | WBTW.com

Horry County School District is taking extra steps to ensure iPads are used appropriately. The district recently stopped allowing middle schoolers to take the iPads home, now it’s placing restrictions inside the classroom.
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Horry County school hosts “Team Dad” to encourage engagement in kids’ lives | The Sun News

Father figures matter. That’s the message Riverside Elementary School sent to the nearly 200 people at the schools first “Team Dad” event Tuesday evening.
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Horry County Board of Education OKs $244,000 for Socastee High track | The Sun News

The Horry County Board of Education approved a measure to spend an additional $244,000 on the Socastee High School track in addition to the $334,861 already spent.
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