Daily editionFriday, October 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Hilton Head Island.
The 5AM Hilton Head Island Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of October.
Business
Bordertown BBQ in Beaufort was named one of the best new barbecue joints by Southern Living in September.
Owners Sam Kochan & Kristin Miklinevich plan to add live music on Saturday nights later this fall as they continue perfecting their slow-smoked brisket at 2001 Boundary St.
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Economy
A new 5-cent per milliliter tax on vape liquids took effect today in South Carolina, raising prices (10-ml up 50 cents; 20-ml up $1.00) while urging retailers importing or blending in-house products to pay the tax directly with the first payment due by Nov. 20.
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Health
Beaufort Memorial is offering $99 screening mammograms in October for uninsured and underinsured women as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month — the exams help catch cancer early and can be used within six months after purchase.
WJCLRead more