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Beachgoers at Sea Pines Beach, Hilton Head Island with a caution sign about sharks.

Shark Attack Injures Beachgoer at Hilton Head Island

June 21, 2025

News Summary A beachgoer suffered serious injuries from a suspected shark attack at Sea Pines Beach on Hilton Head Island. Local authorities responded swiftly, and the victim was airlifted for...

Warning sign about shark sightings on a beach

12-Year-Old Girl Airlifted to Hospital After Shark Bite Incident

June 21, 2025

News Summary A 12-year-old girl was airlifted to a hospital following a shark bite while swimming at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The incident on June 17 resulted in serious...

Parking areas and visitors at Hilton Head Island beach.

Hilton Head Island Introduces New Parking Fee Structure

June 21, 2025

News Summary Hilton Head Island is set to implement a new parking fee structure on June 24th, affecting both residents and visitors. The flat $20 weekend rate will be replaced...

Beach scene on Hilton Head Island with safety signage

12-Year-Old Girl Airlifted After Shark Bite on Hilton Head Island

June 21, 2025

News Summary A 12-year-old girl suffered a shark bite while swimming at Hilton Head Island, requiring airlift to a Savannah hospital. Initial treatment was provided on-site following the incident. Despite...

Quiet beach scene on Hilton Head Island emphasizing safety

Hilton Head Island Airlifts 12-Year-Old Girl After Shark Attack

June 21, 2025

News Summary A 12-year-old girl was airlifted to a hospital after sustaining serious injuries in a suspected shark attack on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The incident occurred off the...

Family enjoying safety at Hilton Head beach

Beach Safety Guidelines for Families in Hilton Head

June 21, 2025

News Summary As summer brings families to Hilton Head Island’s beaches, safety for young children is paramount. Local authorities emphasize the need for adult supervision due to the lack of...

Memorial for USC Student

Tragic Hit-and-Run Claims Life of USC Student

June 21, 2025

News Summary Nathanial “Nate” G. Baker, a junior at the University of South Carolina, was killed in a hit-and-run collision involving a truck driven by an undocumented immigrant. The incident...

South Carolina Wildfire Response

Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency in South Carolina

June 21, 2025

News Summary Governor Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency in South Carolina as wildfires continue to ravage parts of the region, causing mandatory evacuations and fears among residents....

South Carolina Rally Announcement

Alan Wilson Announces Gubernatorial Campaign in South Carolina

June 21, 2025

News Summary Alan Wilson, the attorney general of South Carolina, is set to launch his campaign for the gubernatorial race in a rally. His announcement comes as multiple Republican candidates...

BUSINESS

Duke Energy Clean Energy Facility

Duke Energy Appoints Tim Pearson as South Carolina State President

June 21, 2025

News Summary Duke Energy has named Tim Pearson the new state president for South Carolina, succeeding Mike Callahan. Pearson will oversee regulatory relations and community outreach while also introducing a...

Small Business Owner in Action

South Carolina House Passes Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act

June 21, 2025

News Summary The South Carolina House has approved H. 3021, the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act, aimed at reducing red tape for small businesses. This legislation mandates a 25% reduction...

Duke Energy Natural Gas Power Plant

Duke Energy Proposes New Natural Gas Power Plant in South Carolina

June 21, 2025

News Summary Duke Energy is moving forward with plans to build a new natural gas power plant in Anderson County, aiming for a generating capacity of approximately 1,400 megawatts. This...

Buc-ee's Logo Lawsuit

Buc-ee’s Sues Born United Over Logo Infringement

June 21, 2025

News Summary Buc-ee’s has filed a lawsuit against Born United, alleging copyright infringement related to its iconic beaver logo. The lawsuit includes claims of trademark infringement and unfair competition, backed...

Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Flight

Qatar Airways Signs Major Jet Purchase Agreement with Boeing

June 20, 2025

News Summary Qatar Airways has secured a significant agreement to purchase between 160 and 200 Boeing jets, projected to create approximately 154,000 jobs annually in the U.S. This collaboration, announced...

Construction Delays Impacting Local Businesses

South Carolina Proposes Relief for Businesses Affected by Hardscrabble Road Construction

June 20, 2025

News Summary In response to extensive construction delays on Hardscrabble Road, South Carolina is proposing a new bill to provide financial relief to local businesses. The legislation, introduced by Representative...

Local Bars Struggling with Insurance Costs

South Carolina Lawmakers Push for Liquor Liability Reform

June 20, 2025

News Summary South Carolina lawmakers are working on reforms to liquor liability laws to address skyrocketing insurance costs impacting local businesses. The proposed measures, led by State Senator Ed Sutton,...

Buc-ee's Store Exterior

Buc-ee’s Sues Born United Over Trademark Infringement

June 20, 2025

News Summary Buc-ee’s has filed a lawsuit against South Carolina’s Born United, claiming trademark infringement over a beaver logo used on apparel that closely resembles Buc-ee’s iconic branding. The lawsuit...

Courtroom Hearing on Insurance

South Carolina Postpones Hearing on Atlantic Coast Life Insurance

June 19, 2025

News Summary Regulators in South Carolina have delayed a vital hearing concerning Atlantic Coast Life Insurance’s ability to issue new policies. Initially scheduled for Friday, the hearing is now set...

Events/What's Happening

Beachfront hotel in Hilton Head Island with families enjoying summer vacation

Hotels Offer Better Deals than Rentals on Hilton Head Island

June 18, 2025

News Summary A recent analysis has shown that hotels provide more cost-effective accommodation options than short-term rentals during peak season on Hilton Head Island. This study compared hotel and rental...

View of Mackay Creek Bridge on Hilton Head Island

Funding Status for Hilton Head Bridge Project Discussed

June 17, 2025

News Summary A crucial meeting will take place on June 23 to address funding for the Hilton Head bridge project. State and county officials will discuss proposed contributions, total costs,...

Gas station price signs in Beaufort County, SC

Gas Price Variations in Beaufort County

June 15, 2025

News Summary Gas prices in Beaufort County show significant variations, with the average cost for regular fuel at $2.78 per gallon. Travelers to Hilton Head Island and Bluffton can find...

Managers discussing in an empty corporate office, illustrating layoffs.

Surge in Managerial Layoffs Signals Shift in Job Market

June 15, 2025

News Summary Recent reports indicate a sharp increase in layoffs among managers, accounting for half of all layoffs in 2023. Major companies are streamlining their structures amid job growth, leading...

Protestors at the No Kings demonstration holding signs

Thousands Join ‘No Kings’ Protests Across South Carolina

June 15, 2025

News Summary In a powerful demonstration against President Trump’s policies, nearly 1,000 protesters gathered on Hilton Head Island and many more across South Carolina on Flag Day. Dubbed the ‘No...

Business professionals at Hilton Head Island discussing management job opportunities

Hilton Head Island Sees High-Paying Management Job Opportunities Amid Industry Changes

June 14, 2025

News Summary Emerging data reveals a significant increase in high-paying management job opportunities in Hilton Head Island, influenced by wage shifts and employment trends. Despite managerial layoffs affecting the broader...

Artwork installation at Hilton Head Island Airport terminal

Hilton Head Island Airport Invites Artists for Terminal Artwork

June 14, 2025

News Summary The Hilton Head Island Airport is calling for artists to submit their work for a large glass wall installation at its new terminal. This initiative aims to enhance...

Snowy roads and winter preparations in Beaufort, SC

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Beaufort Area

June 14, 2025

News Summary The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton counties, starting Tuesday evening and lasting until noon on Wednesday. Residents can expect...

A group of protesters holding signs in Beaufort County.

Protests Planned in Beaufort County Against Trump Administration

June 13, 2025

News Summary Beaufort County is gearing up for significant protests this Saturday, coinciding with Flag Day and President Trump’s birthday. These demonstrations are part of the nationwide ‘No Kings’ movement,...

CRIME

Memorial for USC Student

Tragic Hit-and-Run Claims Life of USC Student

June 21, 2025

News Summary Nathanial “Nate” G. Baker, a junior at the University of South Carolina, was killed in a hit-and-run collision involving a truck driven by an undocumented immigrant. The incident...

Lifeguards monitoring the beach on Hilton Head Island.

Shark Bite Incident on Hilton Head Island Leaves Girl Injured

June 20, 2025

News Summary A 12-year-old girl was airlifted to a hospital after sustaining serious lacerations due to a shark bite on Hilton Head Island. The incident occurred at Marker 24 in...

Little River Dock Scene

Shooting Reported During Memorial Day Weekend Party in South Carolina

June 19, 2025

News Summary A shooting incident during a Memorial Day weekend party on a private boat in Little River, South Carolina, has left ten people injured, some critically. The incident happened...

South Carolina Revenge Porn Law

South Carolina Criminalizes Revenge Porn

June 17, 2025

News Summary South Carolina has enacted H.3049, making the non-consensual sharing of intimate images a felony offense. This new law includes severe penalties for offenders, addressing a significant gap in...

Little River Party Shooting Scene

Mass Shooting at Memorial Day Weekend Party in Little River

June 14, 2025

News Summary A mass shooting during a Memorial Day weekend party in Little River left at least ten individuals wounded, including a police officer who accidentally shot himself. The incident...

Courtroom Justice

South Carolina Representative Charged with Child Exploitation

June 14, 2025

News Summary RJ May, a Republican representative in South Carolina, has been arrested on ten counts of distributing sexual abuse material involving children. Using the alias ‘joebidennnn69’ on Kik, May...

Lancaster County Scene

Six Charged in Fatal Shooting of Lancaster County Woman

June 13, 2025

News Summary Authorities in South Carolina have charged six individuals in connection with the fatal shooting of Larisha Sharell Thompson, a 40-year-old from Lancaster County. Thompson’s body was discovered in...

Emergency responders at charter boat shooting scene

Mass Shooting on South Carolina Charter Boat Wounds 11

June 12, 2025

News Summary A shooting incident on a charter boat in Little River resulted in 11 individuals injured, including ten from gunfire. Authorities reported chaotic scenes as victims were rushed to...

Police officers conducting a search on Hilton Head Island

Austin Jared Radel Arrested on Hilton Head Island

June 12, 2025

News Summary Austin Jared Radel, 39, was arrested on Hilton Head Island after a five-hour search by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. He faces charges for third-degree assault and battery...

POLITICS

South Carolina Rally Announcement

Alan Wilson Announces Gubernatorial Campaign in South Carolina

June 21, 2025

News Summary Alan Wilson, the attorney general of South Carolina, is set to launch his campaign for the gubernatorial race in a rally. His announcement comes as multiple Republican candidates...

Alan Wilson Campaign Rally

Alan Wilson Announces Gubernatorial Run in South Carolina

June 19, 2025

News Summary South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has officially declared his candidacy for the governor’s race in South Carolina’s 2026 elections. Wilson, a four-term attorney general and strong supporter...

Alan Wilson Campaign Rally

Alan Wilson Announces Candidacy for South Carolina Governor

June 18, 2025

News Summary Alan Wilson, South Carolina’s four-term Republican attorney general, is set to announce his candidacy for the state’s open gubernatorial race in 2026. With a campaign launch scheduled in...

Engineers collaborating in a tech office environment with AI technology.

Shifts in the Job Market for Tech and Engineering Roles

June 18, 2025

News Summary The job market for computer and engineering roles is changing due to advancements in AI, leading to significant drops in recruitment for new graduates. Despite declining job openings...

South Carolina Revenge Porn Law

South Carolina Criminalizes Revenge Porn

June 17, 2025

News Summary South Carolina has enacted H.3049, making the non-consensual sharing of intimate images a felony offense. This new law includes severe penalties for offenders, addressing a significant gap in...

Scenic South Carolina coastline with warning signs against offshore drilling

Governor McMaster Opposes Offshore Drilling in South Carolina

June 17, 2025

News Summary Governor Henry McMaster of South Carolina has voiced strong opposition to oil and gas drilling off the state’s coast, citing environmental concerns and the potential harm to tourism....

Protesters in Beaufort County holding signs during a rally against Trump policies

Protests Erupt in Beaufort County Against Trump’s Policies

June 15, 2025

News Summary Beaufort County witnessed significant protests as part of a nationwide ‘No Kings’ rally against President Trump’s policies that participants deem as threats to democracy. Organized by local groups,...

Courtroom Justice

South Carolina Representative Charged with Child Exploitation

June 14, 2025

News Summary RJ May, a Republican representative in South Carolina, has been arrested on ten counts of distributing sexual abuse material involving children. Using the alias ‘joebidennnn69’ on Kik, May...

Emergency responders at charter boat shooting scene

Mass Shooting on South Carolina Charter Boat Wounds 11

June 12, 2025

News Summary A shooting incident on a charter boat in Little River resulted in 11 individuals injured, including ten from gunfire. Authorities reported chaotic scenes as victims were rushed to...

SPORTS

Statue Unveiling for Women's Basketball Coach

Dawn Staley Signs Historic Contract Extension with Gamecocks

June 11, 2025

News Summary Dawn Staley has signed a trailblazing $25.25 million contract extension, solidifying her position as the highest-paid coach in women’s basketball. The extension keeps her with the South Carolina...

Golf tournament at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island to Host RBC Heritage Golf Tournament

June 5, 2025

News Summary Hilton Head Island will host the RBC Heritage golf tournament, confirmed as a signature event of the PGA Tour, drawing top golfers and featuring a significant purse. Boeing...

Coastal view of luxurious vacation rentals in Hilton Head SC

Jon Rahm’s Last-Minute Rental Highlights Hilton Head’s Rental Demand

May 30, 2025

News Summary Jon Rahm’s recent home rental for the RBC Heritage tournament has spotlighted the thriving rental market in Hilton Head, SC. Booking a luxurious Sea Pines property just weeks...

Soccer players competing in the Coastal Empire All-Star Games

Coastal Empire All-Star Games Showcase Soccer Talent

May 25, 2025

News Summary The Coastal Empire All-Star Games held at Islands Stadium featured 140 top high school soccer athletes from southeast Georgia and South Carolina. With a focus on showcasing talent,...

Neimann Lawrence in Action

Neimann Lawrence Receives Scholarship Offer from Gamecocks

May 23, 2025

News Summary Neimann Lawrence, a talented quarterback from Miami Northwestern, has been offered a scholarship by the South Carolina Gamecocks. Announced on his X account, this milestone highlights his growing...

Young Athletes Practicing Football

South Carolina Gamecocks Offer Star Quarterback Prospect

May 22, 2025

News Summary The South Carolina Gamecocks have extended a scholarship offer to Neimann Lawrence, a top quarterback prospect from Miami Northwestern. This comes as part of their efforts to build...

Hilton Head Island Seahawks soccer match action

Hilton Head Island Seahawks Achieve Fourth Straight Victory

May 17, 2025

News Summary The Hilton Head Island Seahawks celebrated a triumphant 4-0 win against the North Augusta Yellow Jackets, marking their fourth consecutive victory. Star player Piper Baxter scored three goals,...

Young athletes participating in the All-American Football Camp at Hilton Head Island.

Hilton Head Island Prepares for Annual All-American Football Camp

May 14, 2025

News Summary The 20th Annual All-American Football Camp is happening this weekend at Hilton Head High’s football stadium. Organized by coach BJ Payne, it welcomes young athletes from kindergarten to...

Dawn Staley Statue Unveiling Ceremony

Dawn Staley Signs Record-Setting Contract Extension

May 12, 2025

News Summary Dawn Staley, head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team, has signed a record contract extension that makes her the highest-paid coach in women’s basketball history....

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