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Worry not, Beaufort County public school student, your ears now can be protected from the harsh elements that have been this winter's low, low temperatures.

That's because the Beaufort County School District has decided to amend its dress code to allow students to wear hooded sweatshirts. The kids call them "hoodies" these days.

The Island Packet has a writeup on the policy change and the reaction from students. You can check that out here.