🌱 Frozen Fruit Recall + Suspect On The Loose + Juneteenth Celebration

Hello all. I'm back with your new edition of the Hilton Head Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Sunshine, pleasant and warmer. High: 89 Low: 73.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 87 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hilton Head:

1. Authorities continue to search for the suspect in a shooting that happened last week. Last Friday, a woman was shot in the head after intervening in a domestic situation at Hilton Head Gardens. Her injuries were non-life-threatening. Bernard Gavin, the suspect, has not been found and authorities ask Hilton Head residents to be on the lookout. (WJCL)
2. Hilton Head residents should be aware that many kinds of frozen fruit were recalled from Walmart, Costco, and H-E-B stores this week over Hepatitis A concerns. A list of the products, their lot numbers, and the dates affected can be found at the link. Hepatitis A is very contagious and causes liver infections. (Island Packet)
3. This is a reminder that in observance of Juneteenth, Hilton Head Island administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Jun. 19. Offices will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Emergency services and convenience centers, among other essential businesses, will remain open on Monday. (Hilton Head Island)

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Today and tomorrow in Hilton Head:

Friday, June 16

• Juneteenth Drum Circle At Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park (5:30 PM)
• Nirvana Tribute Experience At The Rooftop Bar (9:00 PM)

Saturday, June 17

• Hilton Head Community Market At Shelter Cove Community Park (9:30 AM)
• Annual Juneteenth Celebration At Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• REMINDER - Don't miss these two big Juneteenth celebrations! On Friday, Jun. 16, a drum circle will be held in Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, back by popular demand. There will be food and vendors and admission is free. On Saturday, there will be an even larger celebration starting at 10:30 a.m. with music, food, and vendors. (Explore Mitchelville)
• Hilton Head's HarborFest will be held every Tuesday until Aug. 22! There will be fireworks at dark, live entertainment, arts & crafts, and plenty of activities for children. There are only a few more Tuesdays left, so don't miss it! (Shelter Cove Harbor Fest)
• Do you have a passion for helping others? Consider joining the Housing Action Committee. The committee seeks to address affordable workforce housing and encourages any interested residents to apply online here. (Hilton Head Island via Twitter)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! 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.