Daily editionWednesday, September 9th, 2026
Good morning, Hilton Head Island.
The 5AM Hilton Head Island Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of September.
Community
Hilton Head Chamber of Commerce is hosting a special edition of Conversations (Cocktails) at Hilton Head Distillery on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at 14 Cardinal Rd to celebrate the distillery's 10th Anniversary and offer networking for members.
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Culture
Historic Beaufort Foundation will host a three-day Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens Oct. 16-18 — featuring guided tours of Robert Smalls’ house, The Castle and Frogmore Manor to highlight Beaufort’s Civil War and Reconstruction heritage.
Tickets are available online as tours run rain or shine.
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Donna Varner’s Long Story exhibit will showcase experimental abstract art at the Hilton Head Library from Oct. 13 through Nov. 6.
The event is free during regular library hours and runs as part of Crescendo, Hilton Head’s Annual Celebration of Art and Culture.
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Local artist Julie Jones will display her 'Love Where You Live' oil paintings at SOBA Gallery from Oct. 4-31, celebrating the Lowcountry’s charm in vivid detail; a free reception is set for Saturday, Oct. 10 (4-6 p.m.).
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Government
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources held free boat inspections during Labor Day weekend at public boat landings to help boaters check that their required safety gear was in order.
Officers provided safety tips and forms to prepare for busy water traffic.
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Health
A new nonprofit is launching to help families cover canine cancer treatment costs & provide guidance on financial resources for pet care in Hilton Head Island.
The organization plans to expand its services in the coming months.
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