News Briefs from Around the Region

Tanger Outlets offers special savings to support breast cancer initiatives (SUBMITTED) Continuing through the month of October, shoppers are encouraged to donate $10 through Tanger.com and receive a TangerPink Savings Pass, offering 25% off a single item at participating stores. Crocs and HEYDUDE expand the offer even further, with 25% off an entire purchase. Brand favorites Nike and Adidas will offer shoppers $25 off purchases of $150 and $125, respectively. All funds raised via Tanger’s online donation campaign directly benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. For more information, visit tanger.com/branson.

SKAGGS FOUNDATION AWARDS HEALTHY FUTURES GRANTS (SUBMITTED) Through a new initiative called the Healthy Futures Fund, Skaggs Foundation is investing $300,000 in the health and wellness of students across all 12 public school districts in Stone and Taney counties. Each school district received a $25,000 grant. The Healthy Futures Fund provides flexible funding that allows districts to address local priorities and invest in opportunities that support student wellness. To learn more about Skaggs Foundation, visit SkaggsFoundation.org.

WTCFPD URGES SAFETY WHEN DEVICES ARE POWERED UP (SUBMITTED BY TED MARTIN) Many devices used in our daily lives - phones, tablets, laptops, tools, toys, e-bikes and scooters—run on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which store a lot of energy in a small space. If they are damaged or charged the wrong way, they can overheat, start a fire, or even explode. Adapt these habits for safe charging: Use the cord and charger that came with your device; Charge devices on a table, desk, or other hard, flat surface; Stop using your device if it feels very hot, swells, smokes, or has a strange smell: and Charge larger items like scooters outside. Go to westertaneyfire.com or Facebook to learn more.