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Florence District 1 pioneers AI policy, invests nearly $500k in educational technology
SUMMARY: Florence District 1 has become the first school district in South Carolina to implement a new AI policy, investing nearly $500,000 in educational technology. Approved at a recent Board of Trustees meeting, the policy will allow teachers and students to utilize AI platforms like Google Gemini and Magic School. The deputy superintendent noted that AI can save teachers up to 15 hours weekly in lesson planning and grading. To ensure ethical use, the district is focusing on platforms that meet privacy standards. The initiative aims to enhance learning and prepare students for the future in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Nearly half a million dollars worth of Artificial Intelligence products will be used in Florence District 1 schools.
Florence 1 is the first district in the state to introduce an AI policy.
After several months of planning, school administrators said AI would be a benefit to the district.
“We’re going to give our students a leg up in our state and make sure that they are proficient when they leave our school system,” Kyle Jones, FSD1 Deputy Superintendent said.
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1 dead, 1 arrested after shooting at popular Ocean Boulevard restaurant in Myrtle Beach
SUMMARY: On Friday night at Peaches Corner, a beloved family diner in Myrtle Beach, a deadly shooting occurred. At 11:15 p.m., a 17-year-old suspect, Yvonne McRae of Conway, got into an argument inside the restaurant, then fired several shots, killing one victim inside. Another person was hit outside at a nearby crosswalk. Police quickly detained the suspect. The incident has raised concerns about juvenile violence and firearm possession among youth, with Myrtle Beach officials emphasizing the need for stronger community and legislative efforts to address violence, secure weapons, and hold adults accountable. The investigation is ongoing.
The Myrtle Beach Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Friday night inside a popular Myrtle Beach restaurant on Ocean Boulevard.
Police responded to Peaches Corner, located at 900 N. Ocean Boulevard, around 11:15 p.m.
According to Myrtle Beach Police, an altercation between an employee and another individual led to the shooting.
Authorities say two people sustained gunshot wounds during the confrontation. One of the victims was transported to a local hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. The second individual succumbed to their injuries.
A teen charged in the shooting at a popular Myrtle Beach restaurant will be charged as an adult, according to the Myrtle Beach Police Department.
17-year-old Evony McCray of Conway is charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and possession of a weapon by a juvenile.
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Afternoon Summertime Storms
SUMMARY: A typical late June summer pattern will bring a dry morning followed by afternoon heat and humidity, sparking isolated to scattered pop-up storms across western North Carolina and surrounding areas. Highs will reach mid to upper 80s locally and lower 90s elsewhere, feeling like the upper 90s to triple digits with humidity. Storms will be hit-or-miss and diminish after sunset. Similar conditions will continue Sunday and Monday, with a cold front Tuesday increasing chances for more widespread rain. Tropical Depression Two is moving inland and weakening, posing no direct local threat. By Thursday and July 4th, weather should be mostly quiet.
Summertime pattern remains
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Miss Lake Murray, Sarah Kay Wrenn, crowned Miss South Carolina 2025
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Sarah Kay Wrenn, Miss Lake Murray, was crowned Miss South Carolina 2025 at Columbia’s Township Auditorium, earning a $60,000 scholarship and advancing to the Miss America competition. A 24-year-old Columbia native and Clemson magna cum laude graduate, Wrenn impressed judges with a lyrical dance to "This Is Me" from The Greatest Showman. She is the Director of School Engagement for the American Heart Association, raising over $293,000 for youth health programs and training 5,000+ students in CPR and AED. Her initiative, “Heart Strong,” promotes CPR education and heart health awareness. The organization awards substantial scholarships, emphasizing personal growth and health.
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