Good morning, Hilton Head Island.

The Bluffton Bookshop opened on Aug. 21 at 89 Bridge St. in Old Town, offering books, puzzles, coffee (including Savannah-sourced brews) and ice cream.

The new store plans events like art exhibits and tea parties to bring neighbors together.

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The National Hurricane Center is updating Tropical Storm Dolly's spaghetti model track with each report, so residents should check local forecasts (June 1-Nov. 30 is hurricane season) for evolving conditions.

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South Carolina has set aside $34 million to manage SNAP rule changes that add work requirements for recipients up to age 64.

Second Helpings (Hilton Head nonprofit) said local food pantries serving 14,000 people weekly are preparing for up to a 30% surge in demand amid rising confusion over eligibility.

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A bat found near Headlands Drive and Oyster Rake Lane tested positive for rabies on Aug. 25, and one person was exposed, state health officials said.

Officials warn residents not to handle wild animals to avoid infection.

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A doctor at Beaufort Memorial advises that students wash their hands for 20 seconds with soap and water after using the bathroom, before meals, and after touching shared surfaces as classes resume today; the guidance aims to slow the spread of school germs.

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A commercial development is proposed on a five-acre site at the Buckwalter Parkway and May River Road intersection in Bluffton that would add 47,000 sqft of office, medical & retail space.

The plan includes three two-story buildings with open space & parking for 200+ cars and awaits town commission review.

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