Daily editionThursday, October 1st, 2026
Good morning, Hilton Head Island.
The 5AM Hilton Head Island Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of October.
Community
FWDG announced 12 Lowcountry nonprofits as 2026 Season of Giving winners, with Palmetto Animal League receiving top honors (2,364 community votes) and the event uniting nonprofit leaders, local officials, and supporters.
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Environment
Beaufort County launched a composting program today to cut landfill waste, save money, and teach residents about environmental stewardship (using a drop-off site on Simmonsville Road in Bluffton and offering school programs).
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