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Daily editionTuesday, August 25th, 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 Tuesday, the 25th of August.

Government

  1. Senators Ossoff and Warnock announced over $4 million in federal funding to reconstruct (Taxiway F) at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.

    The project will improve safety and operations for airlines and passengers as part of ongoing upgrades under the bipartisan infrastructure law.

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Health

  1. The CDC confirmed one case from an alfalfa sprout outbreak in South Carolina — experts warn that food safety gaps may hide more cases and advise residents to discard any suspect produce, especially among at-risk groups.

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