Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
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🎭 Culture
Beaufort-based writer Lynn Seldon will release her new book Pat Conroy's Lowcountry: A History & Guide on Tuesday, Sept.
29, mapping the famed author's journey and favorite local spots from Charleston through Beaufort to Daufuskie Island. The guide details local museums, restaurants, and bookstores cherished by Conroy.
🎓 Education
Kindergarten teacher Maggie Hughes at Stono Park Elementary is asking for donations to secure 24 sensory bins that help students build fine motor skills and learn through play during school.
The campaign aims to raise over $800 and may expand to include more bins later.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library continues to help kids learn to read in Charleston County—delivering thousands of books monthly through its Palmetto Project partnership.
Since 2010, the program has distributed over 700,000 books statewide to support early education.
Charleston County School District approved a new five-year plan at Burke High School on Tuesday to have around 76% of students reading at grade level by 2031.
The roadmap calls for improvements in literacy, math, science, and career readiness while helping students facing extra challenges (poverty, disabilities, and language barriers).
A Charleston kindergarten teacher is seeking sensory bins to boost tactile learning in her classroom as part of a Classroom Champions initiative.
The new tools will enhance student engagement and support interactive teaching locally.
🏥 Health
Local med-spas and wellness centers around Charleston are promoting peptides for muscle growth and skin health.
Medical experts warn that interest in unregulated treatments is outpacing scientific research and advise patients to consult their primary care doctor before use.
📰 Real Estate
A new industrial lease was completed in North Charleston as CLN Solutions LLC leased 40,341 sqft at 1930 Hanahan Road.
Other commercial property deals in Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg continue to reshape the state's market.
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