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Ominous storm clouds over Charleston, SC

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Charleston Area

September 21, 2025

Charleston, SC, September 21, 2025 News Summary A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Charleston and surrounding areas, with wind gusts expected to reach up to 50 mph. Residents in...

High school football players in action on the field

Hilton Head High School Football Highlights

September 21, 2025

Hilton Head Island, September 21, 2025 News Summary The fifth week of high school football saw remarkable performances from local teams. The Hilton Head Island Seahawks triumphed over the Hampton County...

Residents at a town council meeting regarding short-term rentals in Hilton Head

Hilton Head Council Rejects Short-Term Rental Moratorium

September 20, 2025

Hilton Head, September 20, 2025 News Summary Residents of Hilton Head recently attended a town council meeting where a proposed moratorium on short-term rentals, timeshares, and subdivisions was rejected. The council’s...

Beachfront properties showcasing residential and short-term rentals in Hilton Head.

Hilton Head Council Rejects Short-Term Rental Moratorium

September 20, 2025

Hilton Head, South Carolina, September 20, 2025 News Summary In a recent meeting, the Hilton Head town council opted against implementing a moratorium on short-term rentals, timeshares, and subdivisions. The decision...

Courthouse on Hilton Head Island surrounded by coastal nature

South Carolina Court of Appeals Intervenes in Hilton Head Property Dispute

September 19, 2025

Hilton Head Island, SC, September 19, 2025 News Summary The South Carolina Court of Appeals has reversed a circuit court ruling in a property dispute involving Bittmint LLC and Harbour Town...

Aerial view of Bluffton and Hilton Head Island with hotels along the coast.

Bluffton and Hilton Head Island Experience Hotel Occupancy Declines

September 19, 2025

Bluffton and Hilton Head Island, SC, September 19, 2025 News Summary Bluffton and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, saw significant drops in hotel occupancy rates during the summer of 2025, largely...

Exterior view of an assisted living facility in Hilton Head, South Carolina

82-Year-Old Charged with Murder at Assisted Living Facility

September 18, 2025

Hilton Head, South Carolina, September 18, 2025 News Summary In a shocking incident in Hilton Head, South Carolina, 82-year-old Harriett Kay Recker has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting her...

Scenic view of residential homes in Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island Council Discusses Short-Term Rental Moratorium

September 18, 2025

Hilton Head Island, September 18, 2025 News Summary The Hilton Head Island Town Council is considering a moratorium on new short-term rental properties due to rising community concerns. The proposed pause...

Preston Health Center - a nursing home in Hilton Head Island

Elderly Woman Charged with Murder in Hilton Head Shooting

September 17, 2025

Hilton Head Island, September 17, 2025 News Summary An 82-year-old woman, Harriett Kay Recker, has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of her 81-year-old husband at a nursing home...

BUSINESS

Global Entry Enrollment Center located at Charleston International Airport, North Charleston.

New Global Entry Enrollment Center Opens in North Charleston

September 22, 2025

North Charleston, September 22, 2025 News Summary South Carolina residents can now enroll in the Global Entry program at a new center located at Charleston International Airport. This permanent facility simplifies...

New Wegmans Store in Charlotte

Wegmans to Begin Construction of First Charlotte Store

September 21, 2025

News Summary Wegmans Food Markets will start building its first store in Charlotte’s Ballantyne neighborhood. Set to span 110,000 square feet, the store aims to open in fall 2026 and...

CarolinaPower Best Place to Work Award Ceremony

CarolinaPower Recognized as Best Place to Work in South Carolina

September 21, 2025

News Summary CarolinaPower has achieved the title of one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the eighth consecutive year. This recognition reflects the company’s commitment to...

New Supplier Park Construction

Scout Motors Invests $300 Million in South Carolina

September 20, 2025

News Summary Scout Motors has announced a significant $300 million investment to create a new Supplier Park at its Production Center in Blythewood, South Carolina. This investment is set to...

Bloomberg Law Newsroom

Allison Prang Joins Bloomberg Law as Senior Reporter

September 19, 2025

News Summary Bloomberg Law has appointed Allison Prang as a senior reporter, focusing on state policy and litigation in energy and environmental issues. Prang’s background includes experience at Politico and...

Global Entry Center at Charleston Airport

South Carolina Opens First Global Entry Enrollment Center

September 19, 2025

News Summary South Carolina has launched its first permanent Global Entry enrollment center at Charleston International Airport, offering residents a local facility for expedited travel processing. Previously, residents traveled hundreds...

Scout Motors Supplier Park Construction

Scout Motors Announces Major Investment in South Carolina

September 19, 2025

News Summary Scout Motors has revealed a $300 million investment to create a Supplier Park at its Blythewood Production Center. This initiative will generate around 1,000 jobs and enhance vehicle...

Charleston International Airport Global Entry Center

South Carolina Opens First Permanent Global Entry Enrollment Center

September 18, 2025

News Summary South Carolina has opened its first permanent Global Entry enrollment center at Charleston International Airport, simplifying the process for residents to expedite international travel. Previously, locals had to...

City Limits BBQ Restaurant

City Limits Named Best BBQ Joint in Southern Living’s Top 50 List

September 18, 2025

News Summary City Limits, a popular barbecue restaurant in West Columbia, South Carolina, has been recognized as the best BBQ joint in the South by Southern Living. This commendation highlights...

Events/What's Happening

Global Entry Enrollment Center located at Charleston International Airport, North Charleston.

New Global Entry Enrollment Center Opens in North Charleston

September 22, 2025

North Charleston, September 22, 2025 News Summary South Carolina residents can now enroll in the Global Entry program at a new center located at Charleston International Airport. This permanent facility simplifies...

Families participating in community events in Bluffton

Upcoming Events in Bluffton for Community Engagement

September 22, 2025

Bluffton, September 22, 2025 News Summary Bluffton is gearing up for an exciting series of events that bring the community together. Highlights include a blood drive by the American Red Cross,...

Pumpkin spice drinks displayed in a coffee shop during autumn.

Pumpkin Spice Drinks Return to Hilton Head Coffee Shops

September 21, 2025

Hilton Head, September 21, 2025 News Summary As autumn approaches, local coffee shops in Hilton Head are introducing their seasonal pumpkin spice beverages, coinciding with the fall flavors that many residents...

Delicious breakfast offerings from Hilton Head cafes

Top Breakfast Spots Revealed in Hilton Head Island Poll

September 20, 2025

Hilton Head Island, SC, September 20, 2025 News Summary A recent poll among local readers has identified the top breakfast spots in Hilton Head Island, featuring cozy cafes and bustling diners....

Atlantic bottlenose dolphins swimming near Folly Beach shore

Folly Beach Becomes a Popular Spot for Dolphin Watching

September 19, 2025

Folly Beach, South Carolina, September 19, 2025 News Summary Folly Beach in South Carolina is emerging as a premier destination for wild dolphin experiences, attracting visitors to witness Atlantic bottlenose dolphins...

Law enforcement responding to a bomb threat at a shopping center in Bluffton.

Bluffton Shopping Area Declared Safe After Bomb Threat

September 19, 2025

Bluffton, SC, September 19, 2025 News Summary The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has deemed a shopping area in Bluffton safe after an evacuation due to reports of a potential explosive device....

Community center opening event with adults participating in activities

Pockets Full of Sunshine Opens Permanent Location in Hilton Head Island

September 18, 2025

Hilton Head Island, September 18, 2025 News Summary Pockets Full of Sunshine, a nonprofit organization aiding adults with disabilities, has inaugurated a new permanent facility at 64 Arrow Road, Hilton Head...

Community gathering for a fundraiser supporting a young leukemia patient.

Hilton Head Island Community Supports 5-Year-Old Ares Battling Leukemia

September 15, 2025

Hilton Head Island, SC, September 15, 2025 News Summary The community of Hilton Head Island has come together to support five-year-old Ares Flora, who was diagnosed with leukemia. A fundraiser at...

Luxurious oceanfront home with infinity pool on Hilton Head Island

Record-Breaking Luxury Home Sales on Hilton Head Island

September 13, 2025

Hilton Head Island, SC, September 13, 2025 News Summary The luxury real estate market is thriving with unprecedented sales in 2025. Hilton Head Island witnesses record high house prices, particularly highlighted...

CRIME

Exterior view of an assisted living facility in Hilton Head, South Carolina

82-Year-Old Charged with Murder at Assisted Living Facility

September 18, 2025

Hilton Head, South Carolina, September 18, 2025 News Summary In a shocking incident in Hilton Head, South Carolina, 82-year-old Harriett Kay Recker has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting her...

Preston Health Center - a nursing home in Hilton Head Island

Elderly Woman Charged with Murder in Hilton Head Shooting

September 17, 2025

Hilton Head Island, September 17, 2025 News Summary An 82-year-old woman, Harriett Kay Recker, has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of her 81-year-old husband at a nursing home...

Exterior of the Preston Health Center, where a tragic incident occurred.

82-Year-Old Woman Charged with Murder in Hilton Head Island

September 17, 2025

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, September 17, 2025 News Summary Harriett Kay Recker, an 82-year-old woman, has been charged with murder and possession of a firearm during a violent crime after...

Exterior view of an assisted living facility in Hilton Head, South Carolina

82-Year-Old Woman Charged with Murder in Hilton Head

September 16, 2025

Hilton Head, South Carolina, September 16, 2025 News Summary Harriett Kay Recker, 82, has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting her husband, Dennis Recker, at their assisted living facility in...

Exterior view of a nursing home in Hilton Head Island

Murder Charge Filed Against Elderly Woman on Hilton Head Island

September 16, 2025

Hilton Head Island, September 16, 2025 News Summary An 82-year-old woman, Harriett Kay Recker, has been charged with the murder of her husband, Dennis Recker, following a shooting incident at a...

Exterior view of Preston Health Center, a skilled care facility in Hilton Head.

82-Year-Old Woman Charged with Murder in Hilton Head

September 16, 2025

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, September 16, 2025 News Summary Harriett Kay Recker, an 82-year-old woman, has been charged with murder for allegedly shooting her husband, Dennis Recker, at an assisted...

Emergency responders at the site of a house fire in West Columbia.

Tragic House Fire Claims Life of West Columbia Woman

September 15, 2025

West Columbia, SC, September 15, 2025 News Summary A devastating house fire occurred early Saturday morning in West Columbia, SC, claiming the life of 65-year-old Lila Ann Gunter. Firefighters extinguished the...

Emergency responders at the scene of a shooting incident in a Hilton Head healthcare facility.

Elderly Woman Arrested for Shooting at Hilton Head Care Facility

September 14, 2025

Hilton Head, September 14, 2025 News Summary An 82-year-old woman, Harriet Kay Recker, has been arrested for allegedly shooting her 81-year-old husband at Preston Health Center in Hilton Head. The incident,...

Emergency responders at an assisted living facility in Hilton Head

82-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Shooting Husband in Hilton Head

September 14, 2025

Hilton Head, September 14, 2025 News Summary In a shocking incident at the Preston Health Center, Harriett Kay Recker, an 82-year-old woman, was arrested for the shooting death of her husband,...

POLITICS

Residents at a town council meeting regarding short-term rentals in Hilton Head

Hilton Head Council Rejects Short-Term Rental Moratorium

September 20, 2025

Hilton Head, September 20, 2025 News Summary Residents of Hilton Head recently attended a town council meeting where a proposed moratorium on short-term rentals, timeshares, and subdivisions was rejected. The council’s...

Scenic view of residential homes in Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island Council Discusses Short-Term Rental Moratorium

September 18, 2025

Hilton Head Island, September 18, 2025 News Summary The Hilton Head Island Town Council is considering a moratorium on new short-term rental properties due to rising community concerns. The proposed pause...

Legislators cooking at a dinner event focused on affordable housing

Legislators Address Affordable Housing Crisis in Hilton Head

September 10, 2025

Hilton Head Island, SC, September 10, 2025 News Summary A recent cooking event in Hilton Head brought together Charleston Representative JA Moore and Hilton Head Representative Jeff Bradley to discuss the...

Community members gathered at a town hall meeting discussing political issues.

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette Announces Governor Bid in Hilton Head

September 5, 2025

Hilton Head, SC, September 5, 2025 News Summary Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has formally declared her intention to run for governor in South Carolina during a town hall meeting in Hilton...

Tourists enjoying a sunny beach on U.S. islands

U.S. Islands Experience Record Tourism Growth

September 3, 2025

Long Island, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, September 3, 2025 News Summary U.S. islands, including Long Island, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, saw unprecedented tourism growth in 2024. Long...

Council discussing short-term rental moratorium with community members.

Hilton Head Council Debates Short-Term Rental Moratorium Amid Community Concerns

August 30, 2025

Hilton Head, SC, August 30, 2025 News Summary The Hilton Head Council is discussing a potential temporary moratorium on new short-term rentals in response to growing community frustrations. Residents are concerned...

Community members at a public meeting discussing immigration in Hilton Head Island

Immigration Dynamics in Hilton Head Island Spark Debate

August 28, 2025

Hilton Head Island, SC, August 28, 2025 News Summary The recent changes in law enforcement policies regarding immigration in Hilton Head Island, SC, have stirred conversations among residents. With nearly 27.65%...

Construction site of the new Hilton Head Island bridge

New Bridge Funding Approved for Hilton Head Island

August 20, 2025

Hilton Head Island, August 20, 2025 News Summary The South Carolina Joint Bond Review Committee has approved a $120 million package to replace four existing bridges with a new three-lane bridge...

Cover art for 'Bus No. 7' showcasing the title and author's name.

Mary J. Nestor Publishes Debut Novel ‘Bus No. 7’

August 18, 2025

Savannah, Georgia, August 18, 2025 News Summary Mary J. Nestor’s debut novel, ‘Bus No. 7,’ presents a captivating exploration of complex characters entangled in themes of lust, greed, and revenge. Nestor,...

SPORTS

Hilton Head Seahawks competing against Calvary Day Cavaliers in volleyball match

Seahawks End Losing Streak with Victory over Cavaliers

September 11, 2025

Hilton Head Island, SC, September 11, 2025 News Summary The Hilton Head Island Seahawks broke their eight-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over the Calvary Day Cavaliers. This match marked...

Hilton Head Seahawks in action during a football game

Hilton Head Island Seahawks Defeat Aiken Fighting Green Hornets

September 9, 2025

Hilton Head Island, September 9, 2025 News Summary In a competitive high school football matchup, the Hilton Head Island Seahawks secured a 36-17 victory over the Aiken Fighting Green Hornets. Jayvin...

Golf Bash event at The Sea Pines Resort with attendees and musicians.

LOCASH to Host Second Annual Golf Bash in Hilton Head

September 9, 2025

Hilton Head, SC, September 9, 2025 News Summary LOCASH is set to host its second annual Golf Bash at The Sea Pines Resort in Hilton Head, SC, with an aim to...

Hilton Head Island Seahawks football team in action during their game.

Hilton Head Island Seahawks Secure 36-17 Victory Over Aiken

September 7, 2025

Hilton Head Island, SC, September 7, 2025 News Summary The Hilton Head Island Seahawks bounced back from a tough loss to defeat the Aiken Fighting Green Hornets 36-17. With a powerful...

James Island Trojans football team playing on the field

James Island Trojans Triumph Over Hilton Head Seahawks

September 2, 2025

James Island, SC, September 2, 2025 News Summary The James Island Trojans defeated the Hilton Head Seahawks 2-0, marking their fifth consecutive win and improving their season record to 9-4. The...

Hilton Head Island Seahawks competing in a football match against the Trojans.

Hilton Head Island Seahawks Suffer Fourth Consecutive Defeat

September 2, 2025

Hilton Head Island, SC, September 2, 2025 News Summary The Hilton Head Island Seahawks faced a disheartening loss against the James Island Trojans, finishing 2-0. This marks their fourth consecutive defeat,...

Families enjoying the beach at Hilton Head Island during Labor Day weekend

Hilton Head Island Gears Up for Labor Day Weekend

August 30, 2025

Hilton Head Island, SC, August 30, 2025 News Summary As Labor Day weekend approaches, Hilton Head Island is preparing to welcome visitors for a relaxing beach getaway. Southern Living highlights 15...

High school football players in action during a match

August 2025 S.C. Prep Football Media Poll Rankings Released

August 27, 2025

Columbia, August 27, 2025 News Summary The S.C. Prep Football Media Poll has published its rankings for August 2025, showcasing a competitive start to the high school football season. Dutch Fork...

Chapman Panthers volleyball team celebrating their victory against Hilton Head Seahawks.

Chapman Panthers Defeat Hilton Head Seahawks in Volleyball Match

August 26, 2025

Chapman, South Carolina, August 26, 2025 News Summary The Chapman Panthers secured a strong 2-0 victory over the Hilton Head Island Seahawks in their latest volleyball match. This win marks the...

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