Daily editionFriday, September 11th, 2026
Good morning, Hilton Head Island.
The 5AM Hilton Head Island Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of September.
Community
The United Way of the Coastal Empire will kick off its 2027 Community Fund Campaign soon to support local programs.
This nonprofit initiative will share details at community sites to help residents learn how to contribute.
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Culture
WJCL 22 News' Frank Sulkowski will be inducted into the NATAS Southeast Silver Circle in Atlanta Friday in recognition of his 25 years in Georgia broadcasting.
He spent 20 years at WJCL 22 and worked at Northland Cable News, Georgia Public Broadcasting + WFXL in Albany.
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Environment
Hilton Head beach patrol recorded video on Sept. 10 of three sharks feeding on a stingray near the shore, while the Department of Natural Resources noted many coastal sharks begin moving offshore in the fall (prompting officials to urge swimmers to stay alert).
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