🌱 HH Woman Charged For Attempted Manslaughter + New Green Space Tax

Hello, everybody. It's Wednesday in Hilton Head and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Humid with clouds and sun. High: 80 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hilton Head:

1. Tysha Shailayah Brown was charged with attempted murder after Saturday's incident. After a backup caused both drivers to enter into a disagreement in a nearby Burger King parking lot, Brown ran the man over before putting the vehicle in reverse and backing over him again, according to officials. As of 3:00 p.m. on Monday, Brown remains in custody at the Beaufort County Detention Center with an unset bond. (Free: WSAV; Subscription: Hilton Head Island Packet)
2. Beaufort County will soon be the first in the state to implement a green space tax. Starting May 1, residents will see the county's implemented 1 percent county green space local tax on their sales receipts, making the sales tax rate increase from 6 percent to percent. The tax is set to last for two years, or until $100 million has been collected, to allow the county to purchase land to protect it from further development. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. Set the date to see April's pink moon with the naked eye. The paschal full moon, or the pink moon, is this month's full moon set to rise on Wednesday evening. It will reach its peak at 12:34 a.m. early Thursday morning in Hilton Head. Be on the lookout for three of the five visible planets that will be seen in the sky as well. (Subscription: Hilton Head Island Packet)

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Today in Hilton Head:

• Lobster Dogs At Royal Dunes Resort (11:00 AM)
• Live Music At Hurricane Bar (6:00 PM)
• Dueling Pianos Show At Rooftop Bar At Poseidon (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Hilton Head Fire and Rescue just published its 2022 Annual Report. Available online, the report describes annual highlights and accomplishments, including increasing the number of calls taken by 899. (Hilton Head Island Fire And Rescue via Facebook)
• Ready to meet an adorable female Husky? The Hilton Head Humane invites you to come to visit Blue, a 4.5-year-old female husky with stunning blue eyes. She's friendly, loves to snuggle, and is looking for her fur-ever home. (Hilton Head Humane via Facebook)
• Members of the 2023 HHI Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class were in attendance at the Farmer's Market yesterday. They talked to the market's patrons about their group, what they do, and how to get involved. (Hilton Head Island Farmers Market via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! See you around 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.