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Daily editionWednesday, August 26th, 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 Wednesday, the 26th of August.

Culture

  1. Art League Academy will host a two-day workshop for all skill levels to learn oil and mixed media techniques from guest instructor Anne Strutz.

    The event takes place Sunday and Monday, Oct. 4 to Oct. 5 at 106 Cordillo Parkway (materials fee is $25).

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  2. Sea Glass Stage Company presents Doubt: A Parable at Coligny Theatre from Sept. 11-27 with shows Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. (optional talkback follows Sunday shows); tickets cost $35.

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  3. Fall Music & Taste returns to Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina’s Neptune Statue with local bands and food from two featured restaurants offering light appetizers, wine, and beer; limited seating means visitors should bring chairs and a canned good donation for the Deep Well Project.

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  4. Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with Susan Beckham Zurenda on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Beaufort, where she will discuss her new novel with Cassandra King; seating is limited so call to reserve your spot (8433797025).

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  5. Dana Ridenour, retired FBI agent, launches her new book All the Hidden Pieces at a free Pat Conroy Literary Center event on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in downtown Beaufort, with proceeds benefiting the center.

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  6. Fripp Island Friends of Music launches its 42nd season with five Sunday concerts from Oct. 11 through April at the Chapel and Community Centre.

    The concerts feature Nicole Henry, Alexandre Dossin, Ella and The Bossa Beat, Brian Ashley Jones and Melanie Jean, and the Kenari Quartet with catered receptions included.

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Education

  1. A local initiative teaches Hilton Head residents about native plants and their benefits (like feeding local birds and cleaning water).

    The effort invites everyone to take a nature walk to learn how native flora supports our community.

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Environment

  1. Storms knocked out power for over 15,000 customers in Beaufort and Jasper counties.

    Most outages were restored later, though officials reported several traffic lights still out in Bluffton.

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Health

  1. Beaufort Memorial has launched a membership-based concierge care program that offers personalized primary care with flexible scheduling and longer visits — Dr. James Frost has joined the program, and the network will add a second physician and open a concierge care location on Hilton Head Island this fall.

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