🌱 Hilton Head HS Athletic Commits + Blue Angels Arrived For Air Show

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

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 78 Low: 66.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 80 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories in Hilton Head today:

1. Seven Hilton Head High School athletes have committed to playing sports at the next level. Bobby Bart will play tennis at Western University, while Kane Eanes will be heading to Bob Jones. Foster Edwards will play tennis at Missouri Baptist, William Tebrake will sail at Texas A&M Galveston, and Jake Young will attend the United States Naval Academy to play tennis. Additionally, Hailie Klinger will be going to Lees Mcrae for soccer and Andrew Helms will be playing basketball for USC Beaufort. (WSAV)
2. The Blue Angels arrived at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort for the weekend air show, featuring seven fighter jets and their pilots. The team, including maintenance personnel, is known for its aerobatic flight demonstrations and community outreach. The MCAS Air Show will run on Saturday and Sunday this weekend beginning at 11 a.m. The Blue Angels will perform at 3 p.m. (Subscription: The Island Packet)
3. A serious five-vehicle accident occurred on Savannah Highway and S.C. 170, resulting in the blockage of all eastbound traffic heading toward Beaufort on Thursday. According to officials from the City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department, the crash left at least three people injured. They were transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. (Subscription: The Island Packet)

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Today and tomorrow in Hilton Head:

Friday, April 21

• John Wayne Vincent At Lincoln And South Brewing Company (6:00 PM)
• Eric Mintel Quartet At The Jazz Corner (6:30 PM)

Saturday, April 22

• Hilton Head Earth Day 5K At Coligny Beach Park (8:00 AM)
• Nice Guys Duo At The Sandbar Beach Eats (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• New homes have been listed for sale in the Hilton Head area! Get all the property details at the link. (Patch)
• One lucky person in Beaufort County just got richer! A $20,000 winning ticket was sold in St. Helena Island at D3 Munoz LL on Sea Island Parkway. (WJCL)
• The first meeting of the Gullah Geechee Historic Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation board will be held Wednesday, May 17. You can find out more information here. (Town of Hilton Head Island Government via Facebook)

You're all caught up 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.