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Thursday, October 25, 2012  "Boys spit in his face," described Traci Helms when explaining the extent to her son's bullying. Events like that pushed her son to the edge, she said.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  The teenager accused of shooting at a Socastee High School resource officer last September could go trial on attempted murder and other charges before the end of August.

Friday, March 18, 2011  A family court judge ruled Friday that the charges against Christian Helms, 15, are so serious, they outweigh concerns about his age.

Monday, March 14, 2011  The family court hearing for the 15-year-old accused of firing shots at a school resource officer at Socastee High School last September is underway. This portion of the trial will determine if the teen will be tried as a juvenile or an adult.

Friday, December 17, 2010  The 14-year-old boy accused of shooting at a school resource officer at Socastee High school in September was in court Friday.

Monday, October 11, 2010  After the Socastee High School shooting and bomb scare, Horry County schools implemented the daily use of metal detectors district-wide for middle and high schools.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010  The juvenile accused of shooting at a school resource officer at Socastee High School will remain in detention for at least another 45 days.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  Last Tuesday's shooting at Socastee High prompted us to revisit a program we've profiled before, one aimed at preventing crime in schools. Nearly 15 years ago, a Dillon preacher came up with the "Crime Block Drop Box."

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  (Updated 3:10pm)  The officer wounded in a shooting at Socastee High School last week got an emotional welcome back to work Tuesday.

Monday, September 27, 2010  After the shooting and bomb scare at Socastee High School last week, the Horry County School Board of Education will consider handing over security to local police agencies.

Monday, September 27, 2010  Monday, the Horry County School District started using metal detectors in every middle and high school in the county, and they'll be in use every school day from now on.