As students in Horry County get ready to return to school, district leaders are making sure all students get picked up and arrive to class on time.
For the 2026-27 school year, the Horry County School District is set to welcome around 47,000 students back to class. With that many students, the district is putting an extra emphasis on safety and timely transportation.
However, they are starting the new school year still in need of drivers. They have 396 positions for bus drivers, but 42 of those spots are vacant. For the third largest school district in South Carolina, HCS is trying to find ways to pick up all kids even with a shortage…