Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of August.
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🎭 Culture
West Pelzer’s founding on Dec.
24, 1913 is steeped in local lore of dog, liquor and gambling restrictions. Local leaders now build on a storied mill era legacy—revitalizing downtown with new shops, antique stores and community events to create a modest, walkable town center.
🎓 Education
South Carolina officials announced that $2.8M in state funding will cover free breakfasts for all public school students not on an existing meal program, as part of an updated state budget effective Monday.
Officials said the move will boost daily nutrition + help ease costs for school districts.
🏥 Health
South Carolina law does not set a minimum age for leaving kids alone, so pediatrician Deborah Greenhouse advises parents to keep children under nine supervised and practice safety drills+ set clear ground rules before allowing brief unsupervised time.
Families are urged to prepare for emergencies with ready contact lists.
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