🌱 Bluffton Duo Charged After Shooting + Construction On Woodhaven Dr.

Hello there, Hilton Head! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 93 Low: 77.
• Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 88 Low: 75.

Here are the top three stories today in Hilton Head:

1. A 7-year-old girl was injured in a shooting incident in nearby Bluffton, resulting in the arrest of a father and son. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office reported that a white SUV fired shots toward an apartment building, hitting the girl who was outside at the time. The shooting was believed to stem from a previous fight between two men, leading to the arrest of Carlos Joaquin Anchorena, 23, and Carlos Isaac Anchorena, 45, both facing multiple charges including assault, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and breach of peace. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has issued a no-trespass order for all Beaufort County school properties to David Cook, who had previously thrown chicken feed at school board members and harassed Hilton Head Island Middle School teachers. The order, effective immediately, restricts Cook's access to school campuses, allowing only pick-up and drop-off of his children, with any additional access requiring permission from the Director of Protective Services. Violation of the order may lead to criminal charges, and Cook will still be permitted to attend school board meetings. (Subscription: Hilton Head Island Packet)
3. Starting this week, the Town of Hilton Head Island is starting the construction of a new pathway segment on Woodhaven Drive, a priority in their Capital Improvement Program aimed at enhancing accessibility and safety. Expected to last six to eight weeks, the project involves demolishing an existing damaged pathway, making grading and drainage improvements, and constructing a new 10-foot-wide asphalt pathway. During construction, traffic control measures will be in place, and pedestrians and cyclists will be rerouted to Nassau Street and Deallyon Avenue for safety. (Town of Hilton Head Island Government via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Hilton Head:

Tuesday, August 15

• Live Music Featuring Charles Maring At Lucky Beach Bar + Kitchen (4:30 PM)

Wednesday, August 16

• Island Vibes With Groove Town Assault At Sea Pines Beach Club (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The next Hilton Head Island Town Council Meeting is today, Aug. 15 at 3:00 p.m. in the Benjamin M. Racusin Council Chambers at Town Hall. (Town of Hilton Head Island Government via Facebook)
• Hilton Head Island lifeguards Leonardo Trevisan and Jan Hanzal, along with official Mike Wagner, achieved 17th place nationally in the National Lifeguard Championships. They also secured fourth place in the landline race, outshining over 600 competitors and earning recognition as exceptional lifeguards. (Town of Hilton Head Island Government via Facebook)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Hilton Head area at the link! (Hilton Head Humane Association)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early soon with 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.