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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Florence School District One Superintendent Allie Brooks says they want graduation ceremonies to be peaceful and respectful this year.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Florence School District One Board of Trustees approved recommendations to impose stricter consequences on the dress code as it relates to the showing of cleavage.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Pat Gibson Hye Moore, a school board member in Florence School District One, is on a crusade to see prayer is allowed back in school.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Several educators with Florence School District Four (http://www.florence4.k12.sc.us/) , which encompasses Timmonsville schools, say their district has a stigma attached to it that's hurting the district.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Due to the potential for severe weather, some schools are releasing early and some after school activities have been cancelled. See the list below:

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Florence School District Two will dismiss at 2 p.m. Wednesday because of the expected storms, Superintendent Robert Sullivan, Jr. said in an email.

Monday, January 28, 2013  A ten-year-old elementary student was disciplined for showing a toy gun on a Florence School District One school bus Monday afternoon.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Florence School District One announced that it will conduct a series of active shooter training drills with each of its schools.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Florence School District One board member Pat Gibson Hye-Moore says there has never been an evaluation on the performance of Dr. Allie Brooks as superintendent of the district.

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, December 10, 2012  The former treasurer of the Greenwood Elementary Association of Parents and Teachers (APT) is under arrest, accused of taking $20,800.40 for purposes not relating to the business of the organization.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Board member Pat Gibson-Hye Moore prays aloud during board meeting's moment of silence.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  If you're looking for a job, you can get help Wednesday at a job fair at Florence-Darlington Technical College.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Several students in Florence School District Four, which includes Timmonsville schools, say they weren't allowed to attend class Monday and Tuesday because their shirts didn't have collars.

Friday, June 15, 2012  All employees of Florence School District One are getting a raise next school year, after the school board approved a two percent raise for its staff.