Good morning, Anderson.

West Pelzer hosted a festive event on Tuesday when it debuted the newly restored Gaines Hall (a former jail and Girl Scout hut) in Chapman Park as Santa Claus’s official home, with holiday appearances scheduled through the season leading up to the Dec.

5 Christmas Parade.

The Anderson County Museum will host a seasonal ghost program to share local legends and haunted spots like Hunter’s Store.

It includes family events (Monster Mash on Oct. 24) and a book launch (200 Years in Anderson County on Oct. 29) with live music and signings.

Construction is underway on a two-story center at 610 North St. that will expand AnMed’s Associate Degree in Nursing program through a partnership with Tri-County Technical College.

The facility, which includes clinical classrooms and simulation labs (supporting varied care types), will boost enrollment by 100 students over five years.

Social Security recipients in South Carolina will see a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment that raises average monthly checks by about $75 starting January, though a recent survey shows many worry the increase won't match rising inflation (3.7%).

Upstate international markets bring global flavors to local kitchens.

Eurostor in Greenville (celebrating its one-year anniversary with a giveaway on Oct. 24) offers fresh sourdough, while African-Jamaican-Caribbean Foods, Radha Indian Grocers, and La Unica SuperCenter in Anderson feature unique items like egusi, sesame rice balls, and cactus paddles.