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Daily editionWednesday, September 16th, 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 16th of September.

Community

  1. Bluffton will host its 37th annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep on Sept. 19 at Oyster Factory Park (63 Wharf St) where volunteers will clean the May River from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and then enjoy free coffee, snacks, and community activities; kayakers should arrive by 8:30 a.m.

    The Post and Courier - Beaufort CountyRead more

Environment

  1. On Tuesday, a video from Shore Beach Service showed a waterspout forming off Hilton Head Island + the National Weather Service linked the phenomenon to a cluster of showers.

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