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Stories from 5AM Hilton Head Island’s editions, and every report from Hilton Head Island’s newsrooms.

Food from local newsrooms

From Post and Courier and Hilton Head Island Packet, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Post and CourierNov. 6

    These 2 SC cities are among the best to spend Thanksgiving, Southern Living says

    These two South Carolina cities are among the best southern travel destinations for Thanksgiving for their restaurants, hotels, events and even oyster roasts, according to Southern Living.

  2. Hilton Head Island PacketNov. 5

    New Bluffton Italian deli offers more than just sandwiches. What’s on the menu?

    Bluffton Prosciutto Company brings authentic Italian sandwiches, cured meats and fresh mozzarella to Bluffton Parkway. Here's what on the menu and how to go.

  3. Hilton Head Island PacketNov. 5

    Rodent droppings in soda syrup. Beaufort Co.’s worst October food inspections

    SCDA October reports show 2 restaurants, 2 schools and a Bluffton Parker’s getting B or C grades for rodent droppings, temperature issues and repeat violations.

In brief

The short notes of 5AM Hilton Head Island’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • Food LionIf you've missed Food Lion on the island, it's back almost 15 years after it shuttered its last store here.

    If you've missed Food Lion on the island, it's back almost 15 years after it shuttered its last store here. The 41,000-square-foot grocery opens Wed., Nov. 11, at 93 Mathews Drive in the former Sam's Club, after a 7:45 a.m. ribbon-cutting.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Hilton Head Island Packet

  • Veterans DayWed., Nov. 11 brings parades in Beaufort and Bluffton, ceremonies in Hardeeville and on Hilton Head Island, and a meal for veterans and active-duty service members at Blackstone's Cafe.

    Wed., Nov. 11 brings parades in Beaufort and Bluffton, ceremonies in Hardeeville and on Hilton Head Island, and a meal for veterans and active-duty service members at Blackstone's Cafe. Jasper County adds a veterans appreciation Lowcountry boil Sat., Nov. 14.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: The Island News

  • Food LionFood Lion is returning to Hilton Head Island with a store at the former Sam's Club site in Port Royal Plaza, 93 Mathews Drive.

    Food Lion is returning to Hilton Head Island with a store at the former Sam's Club site in Port Royal Plaza, 93 Mathews Drive. A ribbon-cutting is set for 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, and the first 100 customers in line get a reusable shopping bag and a mystery gift card worth up to $200.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: WJCL