Thursday, January 24 2013 8:30 AM EST2013-01-24 13:30:03 GMT
At least one parent calls the actions of a Chapin High School English teacher disrespectful and unpatriotic. The Lexington-Richland District 5 teacher is accused of throwing down the American flag andMore >>
Lexington-Richland School District Five made no decision Monday night on whether or not to terminate a teacher in the district who ignited a nationwide controversy after he allegedly threw down an American flag and stomped on it in front of his classes as part of a lesson.More >>
CHAPIN, SC (WIS) -
The attorney for a Midlands high school teacher accused of stomping on an American flag in front of his honors English classes says his client meant no disrespect.
Darryl D. Smalls says 12-year teacher Scott Compton was attempting to show his classes that America is an "inspirational idea," greater than the "material objects that represent it," during a lesson on symbolism.
"He made only positive comments about America throughout this lesson," wrote Smalls in an emailed statement to WIS. "The version of events currently circulating is incomplete."
"He meant no intentional disrespect to those men and women who served our country or to America itself," continued Smalls. "Several members of his family served in the Armed Forces and they have his total support given all of the facts of the lesson."
"Many people have rushed to vilify my client based on one segment of the story related through a secondhand account," wrote Smalls. "My client has had an exemplary twelve year teaching career and was only trying to create a forum for discussion using a powerful symbol with which all his students would be familiar."
Saturday, May 25 2013 9:28 PM EDT2013-05-26 01:28:03 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol has reported a fatal accident in Horry County near the intersection of Hwy 22 and Hwy 90. The Horry County Coroner's office said 81-year-oldMore >>
The South Carolina Highway Patrol has reported a fatal accident in Horry County near the intersection of Hwy 22 and Hwy 90.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-05-25 23:27:38 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – In a matter of hours, Myrtle Beach Police responded to 20 traffic accidents. It's the jumpstart of Memorial Day Weekend, a traveling holiday for many people, and as more motoristsMore >>
In a matter of hours, Myrtle Beach Police responded to 20 traffic accidents.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-05-25 23:27:28 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – Three separate women were arrested in Myrtle Beach between 7:20 p.m. Friday night and 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Each of the women was charged with misdemeanor indecent exposure,More >>
Three separate women were arrested in Myrtle Beach between 7:20 p.m. Friday night and 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Each of the women was charged with misdemeanor indecent exposure, all for baring their backsides, according to the Myrtle Beach Police.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:12:56 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Two people were killed in an accident involving a motorcycle and a car Friday evening, an official with Myrtle Beach Police Department confirmed. WMBF News is on the scene ofMore >>
Two people were killed in an accident involving a motorcycle and a car Friday evening, an official with Myrtle Beach Police Department confirmed.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 3:01 PM EDT2013-05-25 19:01:31 GMT
FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) – Children love riding bicycles, skateboards and other wheeled transporters in the summertime, and McLeod Health in Florence issued a list of things to consider before your child hopsMore >>
Children love riding bicycles, skateboards and other wheeled transporters in the summertime, and McLeod Health in Florence issued a list of things to consider before your child hops on theirs to help keep them safe.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 2:53 PM EDT2013-05-25 18:53:38 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – The Myrtle Beach Police reported an incident involving a man who was a victim of Strong-Armed Robbery near the Boardwalk Beach Resort on Ocean Blvd. around 1 a.m. Saturday morning. TheMore >>
The Myrtle Beach Police reported an incident involving a man who was a victim of Strong-Armed Robbery near the Boardwalk Beach Resort on Ocean Blvd. around 1 a.m. Saturday morning.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 12:47 PM EDT2013-05-25 16:47:26 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - At least two 911 calls were made Wednesday May 15th, prior to a fatal crash.The accident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday on Prestwick Club Drive, off Highway 544. The driver ofMore >>
At least two 911 calls were made Wednesday May 15th, prior to a fatal crash.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:50 AM EDT2013-05-25 15:50:55 GMT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A man wanted for killing his girlfriend's sister after the 3 of them got into a fight at a Columbia nightclub has turned himself in. Richland County deputies say 30-year-old JacobieMore >>
A man wanted for killing his girlfriend's sister after the 3 of them got into a fight at a Columbia nightclub has turned himself in.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:23 AM EDT2013-05-25 15:23:48 GMT
FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – A head-on collision on US Highway 378 in Florence County Friday night resulted in the fatality of both drivers, according to the South Carolina Dept. of Public Safety. AccordingMore >>
A head-on collision on US Highway 378 in Florence County Friday night resulted in the fatality of both drivers, according to the South Carolina Dept. of Public Safety.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:22 AM EDT2013-05-25 14:22:19 GMT
Myrtle Beach (WMBF) - With summer break right around the corner, the last thing you child wants to hear is that you signed them up for tutoring the Rogers family knows just how important tutoring can be.More >>
With summer break right around the corner, the last thing your child wants to hear is that you signed them up for tutoring, but families like the Rogers' knows just how important tutoring can be. Their 7-year-old son Christian struggled through first grade with reading. At one time, the family thought he might be held back, but after months of one-on-one tutoring he's doing much better.More >>
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