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This year, the school district used part of its budget to hire a substitute service company.

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.

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Right now, there are currently 21 schools considered in the “red zone,” meaning nearly half the...

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.

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Many students hear they should make the most out of their college experience, and this year...

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.

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Some students are also using clear backpacks for the first time.

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.

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Midland Elementary School Teacher Lakelyn Bell said her advice to students is to stay positive.

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.

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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.

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Dana Painter and Becky Robertson collect and receive school supplies year-round for the event...

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.

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David Cox said his biggest goal for this year is to do even better than the last.

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.

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Volunteers at Help 4 Kids, also known as Backpack Buddies, say the number of students in need...

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.

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An elementary school principal shares tips for school preparation.

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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tax-free weekend days away in S.C.: What shoppers need to know to save

Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 10:50 PM EDT

By Mary Green

South Carolinians can save some money on their purchases soon with the state’s tax-free weekend from Friday to Sunday

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Florence school district gets extra protection for students heading back to school

Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 9:37 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

Florence School District One elementary students are heading back to school and will see some new faces there to help keep them safe.

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‘Back to School Bash’ events to provide free school supplies in Horry County

Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

The county said the events are free and no pre-registration is required.

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Florence 1 Schools to roll out app for parents to track children’s school bus in new school year

Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 9:01 PM EDT

By Julia Richardson

Florence District One starts its new year on Monday, and district leaders want to put parents’ minds at ease with an app called Traversa Ride 360.

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Horry County Schools host job fair in hopes to fill bus drivers, janitors vacancies

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 8:57 PM EDT

By Samuel Shelton

It’s less than a month until Horry County schools start the new year, and the district is dealing with a shortage in a critical position.

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HCS leaders on safety ahead of school year ‘We’re in a constant state of evaluation’

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 5:43 PM EDT

By Julia Richardson

Horry County students will be heading back to the classroom in just a few weeks, and school safety is at the top of mind for many parents.

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Florence 1 School District rolls out new school bus tracking app for parents

Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 1:36 PM EDT

By Kristin Nelson

Parents in the Florence 1 School District will have a new way to make sure their child’s bus gets safely to and from school.

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‘We stay ready’: Coastal Carolina hosts active shooter drills with county, state first responders

Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 10:58 PM EDT

By Teagan Brown

Over 180 people from different agencies participated in Wednesday’s drill

Community

Horry County School District looks to fill 57 bus driver vacancies

Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 9:22 PM EDT

By Corinne McGrath

Horry County School District looks to fill multiple vacancies with the biggest need for bus drivers and custodians.

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HGTC offers free tuition and new programs as it welcomes students back

Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 8:39 PM EDT

By Makayla Evans

Students at Horry-Georgetown Technical College are being offered free tuition and new programs as they head back to campus for the first day of classes.

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Coastal Carolina students begin semester with new programs, projects around campus

Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 10:16 PM EDT

By Makayla Evans

The Chanticleers are back on campus for the first day of classes and are returning to new programs and projects happening around the university.

Education

Horry County Schools looks for more teachers, deals with growth throughout district

Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 8:35 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

The Horry County school district is welcoming more than 300 new teachers this schoolyear but is also still looking to fill 72 open teaching positions.

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Coastal Carolina University welcomes record number of students during move-in

Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 2:43 PM EDT

By Makayla Evans

Coastal Carolina University is welcoming a record number of first year students onto their campus during move-in.

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Students, parents experiencing school bus delays can expect relief soon, Horry County Schools says

Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 8:41 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

Some students in Horry County school district are spending more time on buses than expected, but school officials are asking parents to be patient as they work out issues commonly seen at the beginning of the school year.

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‘Those kinds of mistakes can’t happen:’ Horry County parents concerned over school bus miscommunications, issues

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 10:50 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

Thousands of Horry County Students ride the bus home every day and making sure kids get home safely is the school district’s top priority. But confusion can happen-- especially at the beginning of the school year.

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Georgetown County Schools looking to fill teacher vacancies

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 8:25 AM EDT

By Lauren Quinlan

Students in the Georgetown County School District are back in the classroom and officials say they are relieved to have filled most of their vacancies.

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Horry County teachers, staff equipped for emergencies

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 7:01 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

Every Horry County School teacher and staff member has a safety protocol printed on their ID badge to equip them to handle emergencies.

COVID-19

DHEC relaxes COVID guidance for new school year, encourages more vaccinations

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 6:16 PM EDT

By Mary Green

Thousands of South Carolina students are now back in the classroom or going back this week as they start another school year impacted by the pandemic.

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Teachers and staff welcome back students for the first day of school

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 10:24 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

It’s the first day of school for kids across Horry County, and it’s their most normal first day back in the last two years.

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S.C. Highway Patrol reminds drivers to follow rules around school buses

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 8:08 AM EDT

By Elisheva Wimberly

With school being back in session comes busier traffic and the possibility of driving through school zones.

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CNB Kickoff Classic sets stage for high school football season

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 7:50 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

Ten teams will size up their competition for the season during 20-minute scrimmages.

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Horry County School Board chairman shares goals before stepping down at end of 2022

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 7:19 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

Ken Richardson gave up the chairman seat to run for the 7th Congressional District.

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HCS offers several mental health services for students heading back to class

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 1:19 PM EDT

By Makayla Evans

Every HCS student has access to mental health services and can reach out to their school guidance counselor.

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‘It’s the start of scam season’: Common scams the Better Business Bureau sees as kids head back to school

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 9:19 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

The start of the school year followed by popular holidays is what employees at the Better Business Bureau call scam season.

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Grand Strand pediatrician urges parents to add ‘doctor’s visit’ to back-to-school to-do list

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 7:46 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

There are several things parents need to do before their child heads back to the classroom, and a back-to-school check-up should be at the top of the list.

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