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Horry County Schools talk school safety and national search for new superintendent
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Horry County School Board met Monday night to talk about plans to find a new superintendent and school security. The school district said it received another bomb threat towards Carolina Forest High School Monday. Monday’s threat made the sixth threat the school has received since last Wednesday. Each time officers […]
The Crystal Apple: Bobby Curran
SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW) — News13 is introducing a new segment called “The Crystal Apple,” where once per month we will honor a teacher, administrator or counselor who is making a difference in the Grand Strand and Pee Dee communities. Our first nominee is Bobby Curran from Socastee High School. Known as coach Curran by his students, […]
Horry County Schools to launch national search for next superintendent
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Leaders of South Carolina’s third largest school district will cast a wide net as they look to replace outgoing superintendent Rick Maxey. Horry County Schools’ Board of Education on Monday likely will retain a national search firm for both an interim and permanent superintendent, according to an item on its […]
Coastal Carolina University athletic director to transition to new role
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Coastal Carolina University is officially on the prowl for a new athletic director after Matt Hogue on Friday announced his transition to a new role. Hogue will transition to a new role in the Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts to take the lead in […]
Boosting Local Careers: Duke Energy Funds HGTC's Lineworker Program with $30,000 Grant
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation has received a $30,000 grant from Duke Energy. This funding, announced on National Lineworker Appreciation Day, will support the Electrical Lineworker Technician program at HGTC's Conway Campus. The grant aims to improve the resources for students pursuing careers in this essential field.
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