🌱 Folly Field Beach Park Closure + Shark Caught Off Tybee Island

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Hilton Head Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Humid with showers around. High: 88 Low: 74.
• Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 87 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories today in Hilton Head:

1. The firing of former Beaufort County Administrator Eric Greenway was upheld yesterday, following a statement in a public special session from County Council Chairman Joe Passiment. The statement cited specific causes for termination, including Greenway’s failure to follow the statutes on hiring outside contractors, his relationship with a former contractor turned employee, and his disregard for the county’s procurement process. Chairman Passiment further emphasized that Greenway disregarded spending rules, at the expense of the county. (Subscription: Hilton Head Island Packet)
2. On Sunday, Sep. 10, a woman caught a four-foot shark off nearby Tybee Island. While fishing off the Tybee Island pier, the local woman enlisted the help of several other beachgoers to reel in what was determined to be a black tip shark. She ultimately set the shark free afterward. (WSAV-TV)
3. As part of Hilton Head Island's Capital Improvement Program, Folly Field Beach Park will be closed temporarily. The closure is related to construction on a brand-new boardwalk at the Folly Field Beach Park, which began on Sep. 11. During the construction-related closure, parking, and access to the beach will be unavailable—the boardwalk is expected to open by Nov. 17. (WJCL-22)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Hilton Head:

Tuesday, September 12

• Behind-The-Scenes Tour In Celebration Of Town Of HHI’s 40th Anniversary At Coastal Discovery Museum (1:30 PM)

Wednesday, September 13

• Art Factory At Bluffton Branch Library, Bluffton (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Taylor Swift fans, take note: “The Eras Tour: Concert Film" will be hitting the big screen nationwide starting Oct. 13, including several screenings on Hilton Head Island. The film will be screening at Northridge Cinema and Park Plaza Cinema—click the link for showtimes and additional information. (Savannah Now)
• Golf Galaxy Performance Center, located in Sea Turtle Marketplace on Hilton Head Island, is planning a massive grand opening event this weekend, Sep. 15-17. On each day of the three-day grand opening, the first 100 adults ages 18 or older in line will receive a free mystery gift card, with one of the cards valued at $500. Customers will also be eligible for prizes and giveaways from top golf brands. (Subscription: Hilton Head Island Packet)
• Lowcountry Made’s Fall Markets are back this Fall, including the Aquatera Peddler's Market which kicks off on Oct. 12. This market is free for vendors thanks to the support of the Acquatera Apartments, and all prospective vendors are encouraged to apply online. (Savannah CEO)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.