Education

Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy in Myrtle Beach

School offering non-traditional learning environment in Myrtle Beach holds ribbon-cutting

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 5:47 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

There’s a new school in Myrtle Beach that offers students a different way to earn their diplomas.

Horry County

The $8 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce will go toward the college’s new training...

Federal investment to help with construction of new HGTC training facility

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 8:25 AM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Horry-Georgetown Technical College says they are getting millions from the federal government to support the marine tech workforce.

Horry County

Coastal Carolina University was ranked the 36th overall college in the south region.

CCU recognized in multiple ‘Best College’ rankings

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 11:58 AM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

In the U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 rankings, a Grand Strand college is highlighted several times.

Education

Inaugural Sports Symposium takes place at Coastal Carolina University

Inaugural CCU Sports Symposium gives students local job opportunities

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 5:43 PM EDT

By Teagan Brown

Over 250 students networked with local and national sports organizations on Thursday.

State

Gov. Henry McMaster speaks about South Carolina’s Workforce Scholarships for the Future program...

McMaster touts success of technical college scholarship program

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 10:46 PM EDT

By Mary Green

More than two years ago, Gov. Henry McMaster allocated a portion of COVID-19 relief money from the federal government toward training South Carolinians for high-demand jobs.

State

A committee whose members include lawmakers and school district leaders is currently taking a...

Could every student get free meals at SC schools? Panel considers benefits, costs

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 9:25 PM EDT

By Mary Green

A committee whose members include lawmakers and school district leaders is currently taking a look at food services in South Carolina public schools.

Education

Could every student get free meals at S.C. schools? Panel considers benefits, costs

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 5:50 PM EDT

By Mary Green

Could South Carolina become the first state in the southeast to guarantee every student eats for free at school?

News

Recent graduate Lindsay Lachenmayer said the program prepared her with nearly 500 hours of...

A growing CCU program is helping fill critical roles in the Grand Strand

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 8:54 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

Horry County Schools welcomed around 350 new teachers this year, and the district said nearly 100 of them just graduated from Coastal Carolina University.

State

The situation has ratcheted up this fall with the arrival of a new football season.

Lawmakers looking to fix ‘lopsidedness’ in SC high school sports

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 10:28 PM EDT

By Mary Green

Many South Carolinians with an interest in high school sports believe the playing field isn’t fair right now, especially when some of the state’s public charter schools are competing.

Horry County

A new traffic light will be installed at Gardner Lacy Road at the entrance of Carolina High...

New traffic light to be installed at Carolina Forest HS following safety concerns

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 6:17 PM EDT

By Ale Espinosa and Kristin Nelson

Horry County and Horry County Schools have come together to make the entrance of one high school safer.

First Alert Radar

Horry County

All Horry County schools resume normal schedules Tuesday, district says

Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 4:41 PM EDT

By Dylan Leatherwood

After Labor Day, all Horry County schools will be back in class on Tuesday.

Horry County

Horry County Schools operating on two schedules Friday due to impacts from Idalia

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 4:31 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Following Tropical Storm Idalia, Horry County Schools has decided to operate on two schedules due to impacts and road conditions.

Top Story

‘People were panicking’: Police arrest suspect wanted in shooting at Georgetown football game

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 11:12 PM EDT

By Ale Espinosa

Police discovered evidence to support upgrading his charges to four counts of attempted murder.

State

Family, University of South Carolina speak out about student’s fatal shooting

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 3:49 PM EDT

By Mayra Parrilla-Guerrero, Chris Joseph and Tiffany Tran-Ozuna

The family of a college student who was shot to death, along with the University of South Carolina (USC), spoke out about the 20-year-old.

Pee Dee News

Sheriff calls behavior at Darlington County football game ‘unacceptable’

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 10:18 AM EDT

By Dylan Leatherwood

The sheriff of Darlington County says he will not tolerate the behavior seen at Friday’s high school football game.

Education

Horry County Schools using new company to fill critical job positions

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 9:05 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

Horry County Schools are getting some help filling open substitute positions.

Horry County

Horry County Schools addresses parents bus concerns during first week of school

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 11:46 AM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

As Horry County students returned to school on Monday, parents raised concerns about issues regarding new bus route tracking software.

Back To School Headlines

More mobile classrooms and new schools aim to help Horry County’s overcrowding

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 8:35 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

Hallways inside Horry County Schools are feeling much smaller as the district continues to deal with overcrowding.

Education

CCU offers tuition incentive program to help South Carolinians complete degrees

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 12:28 PM EDT

By Kristin Nelson

Through CCU Complete, eligible students can take up to five online courses in one semester for $100 each.

Back To School Headlines

CCU offers new program aiming to get students involved as they head back to class

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 10:21 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

Pathway 1954 is a new leadership and engagement program where students participate in different community service and club organizations.

State

Committee wants to hear your ideas on how to help South Carolina’s children

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 9:19 PM EDT

By Mary Green

If you have an idea on how to make South Carolina better for its children or concerns about issues affecting them, your opinion is wanted.

Back To School Headlines

Clear backpacks, security film: Horry County Schools outline new safety measures

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 10:52 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

Students in Horry County just returned to the classroom, but the school district said they have been working all summer long on keeping kids safe within school walls.

Grand Strand News

Students head back to school with perks at Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 10:27 AM EDT

By Ashley Listrom

Horry-Georgetown Technical College is offering new programs and free tuition as school starts back.

Back To School Headlines

Teachers share advice for Horry County students heading back to school

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 10:00 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

Horry County students are finally back in the classroom, and teachers share some words of wisdom to ease those first-day-of-school jitters.

Top Story

Coastal Carolina University students move in ahead of record year for enrollment

Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 12:16 AM EDT

By Ashley Listrom

CCU is anticipating more than 10,000 students studying on campus this year, with over half of those students also living on campus.

Back To School Headlines

Back-to-school bash provides hundreds of kids with free supplies

Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 9:45 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

Two Grand Strand sisters are making sure kids are not starting the school year empty-handed with their 5th annual Back-to-School Bash.

Grand Strand News

Dollar General’s foundation awards education grants to Grand Stand, Pee Dee

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 10:26 AM EDT

By Dylan Leatherwood

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation says they want to help create a foundation of learning for children and teens in South Carolina.

News

New Horry County school board chairman outlines goals for the school year

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 6:46 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

David Cox joined the Horry County school board more than a decade ago, but this is his first year in office sitting at the head of the table.

State

Paid family leave now guaranteed for all SC public school teachers, staff

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 6:29 PM EDT

By Patrick Phillips and Mary Green

Gov. Henry McMaster held a ceremonial signing Wednesday morning for a bill to provide paid parental leave for school district employees in South Carolina.

Grand Strand Crime

AG’s office no longer prosecuting Horry County principal connected to abuse case

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office told WMBF News there will be no hearing on Thursday for Ocean Bay Elementary School principal Rebecca Schroyer.

Horry County

All Horry County schools will receive 4 doses of Narcan, district says

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 4:22 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Schools in Horry County will now have a lifesaving, opioid-overdose reversal at their deposal.

Horry County

Hearing set for Horry County principal charged in abuse case

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 7:48 AM EDT

By Dylan Leatherwood

A Horry County principal accused of not speaking up when a teacher abused her special needs students will be back in court this week.

Horry County

Backpack Buddies expecting to help over 3,000 Horry Co. students this year

Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 8:50 PM EDT

By Julia Richardson

Volunteers at Help 4 Kids, also known as Backpack Buddies, say the number of students in need of food and supplies in Horry County is only increasing.

Pee Dee News

District: Marlboro County asst. principal hurt while breaking up fight, video released

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 5:16 PM EDT

By Dylan Leatherwood

The Marlboro County School District released a video that appears to show an assistant principal tackling two students to break up their fight.

State

State health officials release updated vaccine requirements for students

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 7:33 AM EDT

By Madeline Jaskowiak

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has announced updated immunization requirements for kids in childcare and school.

Back To School Headlines

Horry County Schools principal shares back-to-school tips for parents

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 6:39 PM EDT

By Julia Richardson

As Horry County Schools students, staff and parents prepare for the first day of school, an elementary school principal shares tips.

State

SC governor signs First Steps bill at State House

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 6:29 PM EDT

By Patrick Phillips and Mary Green

Gov. Henry McMaster held a ceremonial signing of a bill that permanently reauthorizes South Carolina’s First Steps program at the State House Thursday

State

SC Dept. of Revenue offering guides to help teachers teach taxes

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 4:36 PM EDT

By Steven Ardary

A new guide for teachers is designed to help middle and high school students learn about state taxes.

Health

SC schools can now have supply of overdose-reversal drugs under new law

Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 7:02 PM EDT

By Mary Green

The new school year means new students, new teachers, and now, for South Carolina schools, a new tool in their first-aid kits that could save lives.

State

Thousands of dollars in scholarships awarded to South Carolina HBCUs

Updated: Aug. 5, 2023 at 11:38 PM EDT

By Anna Harris

Dozens of students at the eight Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the state will receive tens of thousands of dollars in scholarship money as part of Congressman Jim E. Clyburn’s efforts to make sure everyone in the state has access to an education.

Education

‘This is a big deal for us’: HGTC offers zero tuition in 60 programs

Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 12:13 PM EDT

By Kristin Nelson

Horry-Georgetown Technical College wants to make it easier for people to pursue their educational goals.

Education

FULL LIST | What can be bought tax-free in South Carolina this weekend

Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 12:13 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

South Carolina’s tax-free weekend is set to kick off Friday as school starts back up across the state.

Education

Teachers gearing up for new school year ask for help

Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 7:14 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

Students are not the only ones gearing up for the new school year as teachers are calling for help getting their own supplies.

News

Lake View native Shaquille Leonard hosts annual back-to-school backpack giveaway

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 5:40 PM EDT

By Teagan Brown

Indianapolis Colts defensive star and Lake View native Shaquille Leonard hosted a backpack giveaway to support the education of students in his hometown.

Back To School Headlines

WMBF News teams up with Pelicans, Campers Inn RV for ‘Pack the Camper’ school supply drive

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 11:57 AM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Students are heading back to the classroom and we want to make sure they are prepared with all the pens, paper and notebooks they need.

Grand Strand News

Georgetown Co. students head back to school on new modified year-round calendar

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 7:06 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

This year, the Georgetown County School District is trying out a new modified year-round calendar.

Pee Dee News

Florence County university awarded $400,000 in AI healthcare investment

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 5:53 AM EDT

By Dylan Leatherwood

Researchers and students at Francis Marion University may help form what the future of modern medicine looks like.

Top Story

Florence 1 Schools joins ‘grow your own’ program to help fill teacher vacancies

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 9:13 PM EDT

By Ashley Listrom

A new program through Clemson College of Education will use a grant to provide 36 people masters degrees across the state.

Education

LIST: Grand Strand, Pee Dee schools offering free meals for the 2023-2024 school year

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 10:35 AM EDT

By Dylan Leatherwood

Many school districts in the Grand Stand and Pee Dee area are using a USDA program to provide free meals to students.

Top Story

Doctors recommend adding check-ups to child’s back-to-school to do list

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 7:27 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

While pencils and paper are all needed for students heading back to school, Tidelands Health doctors said check-ups are too.