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Fire Rescue Dedicates New Headquarters on Hilton Head Island
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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue has a new home base. Town and department l…

Oct 24
Street-Legal UTVs Hit SC Roads Nov. 18: What Owners Need
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Side-by-side utility terrain vehicles will be allowed on some South Carolina public…

Oct 21
Jasper Port Stand-Down Leaves I-95 Plans in Flux Near Hilton Head
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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — A long-planned cargo terminal across the Savannah River in Jasper County …

Oct 16
Beaufort Officers Pack 300 Greg's Groceries Boxes Today
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BEAUFORT, S.C. — The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office and Beaufort Police Department will pack 300 G…

Oct 13
Driver Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on US 17 Near Okatie
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Hilton Head Island, S.C. — A wrong-way driver died early Monday in a head-on collision with a tracto…

Oct 13
Driver Killed in Marshland Road Crash on Hilton Head Island
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Hilton Head Island, S.C. — A driver died in a Sunday morning wreck on Marshland Road near Leg O Mutt…

Oct 13
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Latest Hilton Head Island Public Safety News — Page 2

  1. Beaufort, S.C., deputies seek missing Burton teen

    Beaufort, S.C. — Deputies want help finding a missing 15-year-old from Burton after his family reported him gone Thursday. Zyon Zaydin Townsend was last spotted late Wednesday night,…

  2. Hilton Head, S.C., area: Beaufort deputy fired

    Hilton Head, S.C. — The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, which patrols the island, dismissed a recently hired deputy Thursday following an internal affairs review linked to an off-duty…

  3. Hilton Head, S.C., faces Isaias rain, flood risk

    Hilton Head, S.C. — Moisture tied to Hurricane Isaias after a Gulf Coast landfall is expected to bring heavy rain, coastal flooding and rough surf to the island…

  4. Hilton Head, S.C., Yacht Cove gets heavy police response

    Hilton Head, S.C. — Beaufort County deputies flooded the Yacht Cove neighborhood on Hilton Head Island on Thursday afternoon after a call about a person in distress, drawing…

  5. Hilton Head Island Residents Urged to Review Extreme Heat Safety Protocols

    Extreme heat events, characterized by a sustained period of days significantly hotter than the seasonal average, are increasingly recognized as a critical public health concern. These events are…

  6. Heat Safety Guidance Emphasized Across Hilton Head Island Amid Summer Conditions

    The prevalence of heat-related illnesses continues to be a public health concern, with national data indicating significant fatalities. In 2023, 294 individuals across the United States died due…

  7. Hilton Head Island Residents Advised on Extreme Heat Safety as Summer Continues

    Extreme heat events, characterized by a series of days significantly hotter than average for a given time and place, pose a substantial public health risk. These conditions are…

  8. Hilton Head Island Emphasizes Extreme Heat Safety Amid Rising Temperatures

    Extreme heat events, characterized by prolonged periods of unusually high temperatures significantly above seasonal averages, represent a critical public health challenge, particularly in warm-weather regions such as Hilton…

  9. Heat Safety Guidelines Emphasized for Hilton Head Island Residents Amid Summer Risks

    In 2023, excessive heat was responsible for the deaths of 294 individuals across the United States, underscoring the critical public health challenge posed by high temperatures. As summer…

  10. Extreme Heat Safety Becomes Critical Focus for Hilton Head Island as Summer Intensifies

    Extreme heat events, characterized by a series of days significantly hotter than average for a given period, are increasingly recognized as a profound public health threat. These conditions,…

  11. New Safety Guide Offers Critical Advice for Summer Fishing on Hilton Head Island

    A new safety guide has been issued, providing critical recommendations for individuals engaging in fishing and boating activities across the Lowcountry, with particular relevance for the waters around…

  12. Hilton Head Island Faces Heightened Extreme Heat Risks, Officials Advise Comprehensive Safety Measures

    As climate patterns contribute to more frequent, severe, and prolonged periods of elevated temperatures, comprehensive guidance on extreme heat safety has been emphasized for communities, including Hilton Head…