🌱 City Spends Millions On Land + Golf Tournament Honors Veterans

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

A couple of showers. High: 76 Low: 67.

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Here are the three top stories today in Hilton Head:

1. In recent months, the town of Hilton Head Island has spent $7 million to purchase land along Jonesville Road. Town leaders have not yet said what is planned for the 12 acres which have been purchased. Mayor Alan Perry explained that the property was acquired to protect the area from overdevelopment, although he did not rule out the possibility of using that land for affordable housing, which remains a high priority for the city council. (WTOC 11)
2. The 12th Annual Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Heroes Tournament honored local veterans on Monday. While the event revolves around golf, camaraderie and fellowship are just as important to many attendees. The volunteer-run organization has given out more than $1.7 million to programs that aid veterans since it began 12 years ago. (WSAV)
3. A fire took place on Monday at Whale Branch Early College High School in Beaufort County. Firefighters responded to the incident in Seabrook just before 5:00 p.m. and discovered the fire inside an athletic dryer. The sprinkler system was activated and helped to minimize the damage. There were no injuries reported, and investigators believe the fire was unintentional. (Live5News)

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Coming up in and around Hilton Head:

Thursday, April 27

• Farmers Market Of Bluffton At Martin Family Park, Bluffton (12:00 PM)
• Spring Music & Taste On The Harbour At Shelter Cove Harbour (6:00 PM)

Friday, April 28

• Painting On Glass At Art League Academy (9:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• A student at Hilton Head Island Middle School won the Regional District Science Fair with a motorized scooter powered by a cordless drill. Seventh-grade student Myer Smith built the scooter with scrap pieces of wood and PVC. (Beaufort County School District via Facebook)
• Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for Small Business Week. From May 15-19, the chamber will be hosting a variety of events, including Pork in the Parking Lot Member Appreciation Luncheon and Food Truck Friday. Visit this link to learn more. (Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce)
• Beaufort County Parks and Recreation sent a shout-out to their volunteer youth sports coaches! Visit this link to learn more about becoming a volunteer coach. (Beaufort County Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll see you around!

— 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.