Hilton Head Island news, business, and community on the South Carolina Lowcountry coast
Bristol Ainsley covers Town Hall and breaking news for Hilton Head Island. In 12 years on the beat she has tracked every Town Council vote, US-278 corridor project, and Beaufort County budget cycle that touches island life. Keeps the lede tight and the facts where readers expect them.
38 published stories
As the summer season progresses on Hilton Head Island, homeowners face the ongoing imperative of property maintenance. Diligent attention to a range of tasks, from the structural integrity\u2026
Health and safety officials are reiterating warnings about the severe risks of heat exhaustion and heat stroke as sustained summer temperatures continue across the Lowcountry. These conditions, which\u2026
A foundational document outlining golf course etiquette, titled "A Golf Course Etiquette Manual" and marked as "Rev. 3/2013," provides an introduction to the sport's unwritten rules and formal\u2026
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a Democrat from Rhode Island, is set to reintroduce legislation aimed at imposing term limits on Supreme Court justices and overhauling the process by which\u2026
Renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran have escalated around Iranian ports and the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, prompting a U.S. blockade and triggering immediate repercussions\u2026
The United States has reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports, escalating hostilities in the Persian Gulf and raising concerns about the stability of global energy supplies. This development,\u2026
Renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran have emerged around Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a U.S. resumption of a port blockade. The escalation,\u2026
The Supreme Court has permitted a Texas law mandating age verification for app-store access by minors to proceed, even as legal challenges against the statute continue. The decision,\u2026
The Supreme Court has allowed a Texas law mandating age verification for app-store users to take effect, a decision that comes as legal challenges against the measure continue.\u2026
The Eastern United States, including the South Carolina Lowcountry, has experienced a significant shift in weather patterns following the recent holiday weekend. A period of intense heat, which\u2026
The recent July Fourth holiday period brought renewed attention to public safety concerns, particularly regarding fireworks use, extreme heat, and potential impacts on air quality across the nation,\u2026
An intense heat wave that gripped much of the eastern United States over the Fourth of July holiday weekend led to widespread disruptions of planned events and intensified\u2026