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Daily editionFriday, August 21st, 2026

Good morning, Hilton Head Island.

The 5AM Hilton Head Island Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of August.

Culture

  1. 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.

    WTOCRead more

  2. 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.

    Hilton Head Island Chamber of CommerceRead more

Government

  1. 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