🌱 Fishing Ban Implemented + Tyler Perry Supports Hilton Head Resident

Hi all. It's me, Lauren Kubiak, your host of the Hilton Head Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Humid with hazy sun. High: 88 Low: 76.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and humid. High: 90 Low: 78.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hilton Head:

1. In response to a recent encounter between a fisherman and an alligator in Shipyard Plantation, fishing activities have been temporarily prohibited by the community. The incident, captured on video, showed the alligator charging at the fisherman, who managed to escape unharmed. Wildlife removal specialists were called in to assess the situation, leading to the removal of two alligators. As a precautionary measure, a ban on fishing has been implemented until the Labor Day weekend, with a future review scheduled by the Shipyard Executive Committee. (WSAV-TV)
2. Tyler Perry, the acclaimed actor, filmmaker, and playwright, has joined the advocacy efforts for 93-year-old Hilton Head resident Josephine Wright, who is fighting to retain ownership of her ancestral land. Wright has been engaged in a legal battle against Bailey Point Investment LLC, which aims to acquire her property for a residential development project. Perry expressed his support for Wright on social media and offered assistance in her fight. The community has rallied behind Wright, with local residents, town leaders, and NBA star Kyrie Irving reportedly contributing to a legal fund in her name. (WCBD News 2)
3. Rev. Isaac Wayman Wilborn Jr., a revered educator, minister, and community leader in Beaufort County, passed away at 93. His contributions as a school principal and in establishing the Children's Center earned him induction into the South Carolina Black Hall of Fame. Remembered as a laid-back individual, he found joy in conversing with people on his front porch. (Yahoo News)

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Today and tomorrow in Hilton Head:

Friday, June 30

• The Beagles At Big Bamboo Café (7:00 PM)
• Sunset Celebration At Shelter Cove Towne Centre (7:00 PM)

Saturday, July 1

• Hilton Head Community Market At Shelter Cove Community Park (9:30 AM)
• Live Music With Crosstown Traffic At Fish Casual Coastal Seafood (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Looking for fireworks celebrations for the Fourth of July? Check out the link for details at Shelter Cove Marina and Harbor Town! (Town of Hilton Head Island Government via Facebook)
• Did you know Hilton Head Island adopted a new Strategic Action Plan in June? Check it out at the link. (Hilton Head Island)
• Eric Lainhart has rejoined the town's fire department as a firefighter/paramedic. Lainhart originally resigned in February. (Town of Hilton Head Island Government via Facebook)

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— 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.