🌱 Accident On Highway 278/Cross Island Pkwy + ​​Whitehall Park Opened

Morning, friends! I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Hilton Head Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

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Partial sunshine. High: 66 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hilton Head:

1. Yesterday, an accident occurred on Highway 278/Cross Island Parkway on Hilton Head Island. Around 10:50 a.m., an accident blocked the left eastbound lane, causing motorists to experience delays while driving through the area. The accident was cleared by the afternoon. (Town of Hilton Head Island Government via Facebook)
2. Whitehall Park, located down the road in Beaufort, is officially accessible again! The gate is now operational and the parking lot is open to the public. Residents are invited to enjoy the park from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Winter hours (for next season) will be 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Beaufort County Government SC via Facebook)
3. A nearby home in Beaufort County caught fire from lightning over the weekend. According to firefighters, the attic caught fire Saturday night after taking a lightning strike to the roof.
   The home, located in the Berkeley Hall community, was saved from extensive damage thanks to a quick response from fire crews. The homeowners escaped with their pets before crews arrived and no injuries were reported. (Live 5)

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Today in Hilton Head:

• New Docent Information Session At Coastal Discovery Museum (9:30 AM)
• Keystone Postcard At The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa (12:00 PM)
• Half-Off Bottles Of Wine At Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Hilton Head-area pets are looking for their fur-ever homes. Meet Oliver, a Morkie ready for a loving home, or several of the cats available (like Ashley, Fiona & Aster). (Hilton Head Patch)
• The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office issued safety reminders after a rise in car break-ins. The office shared they've responded to nine vehicle break-ins countywide since March 20, and in each situation, the vehicle was left unlocked. (Beaufort County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Watch a great video covering Lady's Island Middle School's recent Barber & Beauty Con. During the event, students talked with local beauty industry professionals and learned about different careers and opportunities in the field. (Beaufort County School District via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all soon for another update!

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.