🌱 Hilton Head Island Demolition + School Choice Application Process

Hey, Hilton Head! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a shower. High: 69 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hilton Head:

1. Pete Schuelke and Brian Fedorick from Hilton Head Public Service District (PSD) have received two separate awards for their outstanding performance in the utility industry. Schuelke received the Kelly A. Hunsucker System Protection Award from the South Carolina American Water Works Association, while Fedorick was recognized as the Wastewater Operator of the Year by the Water Environment Association of South Carolina. The awards were presented during the South Carolina Environmental Conference held this month. (Hilton Head PSD)
2. Starting this week, the Town of Hilton Head Island will commence demolition work on its property at 355 William Hilton Parkway, which was previously occupied by Modern Classic Motors car dealership. Due to heavy equipment activities, all access points to and through the property have been closed until the completion of the demolition and site improvement work, which is being carried out by JS Construction Services. The contractor will be removing the remaining building slabs and some parts of other paved surfaces on the property, which the town acquired in 2019 after the buildings were demolished in 2012. (Hilton Head Island)
3. The Beaufort County School District has opened its School Choice application process, providing students and their families with the opportunity to select the best-suited program within the district. The district offers a range of programs from elementary to high school that includes subjects like engineering and welding. BCSD's Chief Instructional Officer, Mary Stratos, encourages families to explore the programs available at their neighborhood schools through the application process. (WTOC)

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Today in Hilton Head:

• Keystone Postcard At The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa (All Day)

From my notebook:

• A new Starbucks Coffeehouse is planned for Buckwalter Parkway's Washington Square development in Bluffton's rapidly-expanding area. The proposed location at 401 Bleecker St. (just a short 10-minute drive from Hilton Head) would become the town's third standalone coffeehouse and the sixth overall. (AOL)
• Caroline Rinehart has joined the Town of Hilton Head Island's revenue services team as a Revenue Services Specialist, bringing 25 years of experience in office management, business operations, and bookkeeping. In her new role, she will oversee the collection and receipting of fees and taxes, as well as business license processing and renewal, among other duties. (Hilton Head Island)
• IDEMIA, a TSA PreCheck authorized enrollment provider, will collaborate with Hilton Head Island Airport to hold an enrollment event for the program from March 27-31. Travelers who are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or lawful permanent residents can enroll. (Beaufort County Government)

You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow for your next 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.