Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Myrtle Beach and Florence

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Dr. Allie Brooks, the superintendent of Florence School District One, has decided to retire when his current contract ends in June 2014.

Monday, February 11, 2013  A Florence School District One special needs bus collided with a car on West Palmetto Street around 12:45 p.m. Monday.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  You can't just walk inside schools anymore in Florence School District One. All visitors have to ring a bell, which alerts staff someone is waiting outside.

Monday, May 07, 2012  A group upset over the reassignment of a Florence principal has filed a federal lawsuit against the district, but this lawsuit centers around voting rights.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Florence School District One administrators say this looks to be a better budget year, but finances are still tight.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  School leaders say an elementary student was left sleeping on the school bus Wednesday evening.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  Friends and family are rallying around Erma Quarterman to help save her life.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  Police around the Palmetto State are warning drivers they better stop speeding through school zones now that schools are preparing to begin again.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  Georgetown County and Florence District One start classes today.

Monday, March 28, 2011  The Florence School District One board is waiting on an answer from the U.S. Justice Department after finalizing a request Monday night.

Friday, March 18, 2011  Administrators at Delmae Elementary School in Florence admitted Friday that a school nurse accidentally gave the wrong medicine to an 8-year-old student this week.

Friday, March 18, 2011  Three Florence School District One board members are asking state police to investigate changes in the district's voting map.

Monday, March 07, 2011  The School Foundation is hosting Dancing with the Stars of Florence to benefit Florence District One schools.

Monday, November 29, 2010  An official with the state Election Commission says it will hear an appeal Monday afternoon at 2:30pm on the Florence District One school board elections.

Monday, August 09, 2010  It's back to school for many teachers in the Pee Dee, even though students don't return until next week. One lesson teachers will have to learn this year... how to do more with less.