Daily editionFriday, August 21st, 2026
Good morning, Hilton Head Island.
The 5AM Hilton Head Island Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of August.
Culture
Hilton Head’s fourth annual Rhythm & Brews Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Shelter Cove Community Park from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The festival offers over 100 beverage options with unlimited tastings, live music from Exit 8 & supports charities like Ales for ALS.
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Hilton Head Island Jam is set to run in September as a free, multi-venue songwriter festival on the island that will host Nashville hit writers and local talent at more than eight venues; the fourth edition is expected to draw over 5,000 attendees + 30 songwriters.
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Government
Beaufort County approved a 149-foot monopine communications tower to improve cell coverage along Cherokee Farms Road near Habersham.
The faux tree tower built by NexTower & supporting T-Mobile plus three other carriers will begin construction soon after FAA approval with minor tree removal.
The Post and Courier - Beaufort CountyRead more