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A familiar face and a helping hand: Grocery store employee marks 30 years
By Derek Jones
May River girls flag football team to compete at Panthers stadium
Derek Jones
Derek Jones
Reporter · Savannah, GA
Derek Jones has been covering education in Savannah for 7 years after earning his degree in Education Journalism from the University of South Carolina. He previously reported for NPR’s local affiliate, where he focused on educational policy and its impact on local schools and students.
More from Derek →Reporter · Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 3:54 PM · 1 min read
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - May River High School’s girls flag football team is set to compete Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the inaugural Palmetto Flag Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.May River will face Catawba Ridge High School at 5 p.m. to open tournament play, according to the Beaufort County School District.About the tournamentThe Carolina Panthers-hosted tournament brings together eight league champions from across South Carolina. The district said it is the state’s first interleague girls flag football championship event.The tournament field also includes Fountain Inn High School, Legacy Early College, Lower Richland High School, Pelion High School, South Pointe High School and West Florence High School.Program growthBeaufort County launched its girls flag football program this year, with May River winning the league championship. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Beaufort County School District launches girls flag football pilot program; receives donation from Carol
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