Daily editionThursday, August 27th, 2026
Good morning, Hilton Head Island.
The 5AM Hilton Head Island Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of August.
Education
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office will host Girls in Aviation Day on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon at its Helicopter Hangar (237 Sea Island Parkway on Lady’s Island), where young women will meet pilots and explore aviation careers.
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Health
Novant Health is proposing a 130,000-square-foot hospital in Bluffton under town review as it plans to address growth and traffic concerns—approval awaits stormwater and traffic details.
If permits arrive soon, groundbreaking is expected early next year for a possible 2029 opening.
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