Daily editionThursday, August 27th, 2026
Good morning, Socastee.
The 5AM Socastee Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of August.
Education
Dolly Parton’s legacy continues to support a countywide literacy program that mailed 1,330,472 free books to Horry County children over 15 years, though only half of those eligible are registered.
Local families can visit Horry County Memorial Library to sign up for the Imagination Library program + help boost early reading.
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HCS Scholars Academy was named the nation’s 18th best high school by U.S. News and World Report.
The school enrolls 226 gifted students (from nine attendance zones) and reported 100% college matriculation for its graduates.
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