🌱 Full-Scale Hurricane Evacuation Practice + Bristol Park Closed

Hello, Hilton Head. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Hilton Head Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Increasing clouds and humid. High: 88 Low: 70.
• Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid. High: 85 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories in Hilton Head today:

1. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) and other state and local agencies will conduct a full-scale exercise of the state's hurricane evacuation plan on Jun. 8. The exercise will test lane reversal plans for several highways in the event of a coastal evacuation order, but no actual traffic lanes will be reversed during the test. Motorists can expect to see personnel and equipment deployed along designated evacuation routes leading out of Hilton Head and Beaufort, and intersections will not be blocked, allowing traffic to flow freely. (WLTX 19)
2. The Bristol Park skate ramp will be closed until tomorrow, Jun. 8, to allow for improvements and ensure a better and safer riding experience. The park authorities appreciate the patience of skateboarders and parkgoers during this time and encourage them to explore other local sports parks. The town of Hilton Head is committed to prioritizing safety and looks forward to reopening the Bristol Park skate ramp soon. (Town of Hilton Head Government via Facebook)
3. It's graduation season and Beaufort County Schools will be celebrating this week! Bluffton Highschool seniors will graduate today (Jun. 7) and Hilton Head Highschool seniors will celebrate on Friday, Jun. 9. If you are unable to attend these ceremonies in person, the county will be live-streaming online. (Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Hilton Head:

Wednesday, June 7

• Live Music At Hurricane Bar (6:00 PM)

Thursday, June 8

• Argyle Wine Tasting At Rollers Wine & Spirits (5:00 PM)
• Live Music At Fishcamp On Broad Creek (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Avelo Airlines is offering one-way fares as low as $19 for flights from the Savannah/ Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) to the Philadelphia area. Customers have until Thursday to purchase tickets for this sale. These flights will run from Jun. 22 to Jul. 31. (Fox 28)
• Hilton Head Island is celebrating the grand opening of The Bank HHI, a new addition to the culinary scene. Mayor Alan Perry, along with town officials and staff, expresses gratitude for The Bank's investment in the community and their commitment to enriching the lives of residents and visitors. (Town of Hilton Head Island Government via Facebook)
• Learn the art of sweetgrass basket sewing from renowned Gullah artisans, Michael Smalls and Dino Badger. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural history of the Lowcountry as you create your own basket using traditional materials and techniques. Limited spots are available for the Sweetgrass Basket Class at the Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island, so be sure to pre-register here. (Coastal Discovery Museum via Facebook)

That's it for today! 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.