🌱 Hilton Head Sharks Season Opener + Adaptive Traffic Signal Testing

Good morning, neighbors. It's Monday in Hilton Head and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Humid with a stray t-storm. High: 90 Low: 77.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid. High: 94 Low: 80.

Here are the top three stories today in Hilton Head:

1. The Hilton Head Sharks semi-pro football team, under the guidance of Daryle and Renaldo Mitchell, will begin their season at home against the South Carolina Gators in the Lowcountry Championship Bowl this Saturday. The team, which ranges from fresh high school graduates to men in their 50s, will host the game at Hilton Head High's Community Stadium, with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. The Sharks, through this event, provide an avenue for retired athletes to stay connected with football beyond coaching. (LowcoSports)
2. An alligator was removed from Coligny Plaza, a popular Hilton Head tourist attraction, due to safety concerns for visitors, an action recorded and shared via a linked video. This incident, which involved K&K Wildlife Services, comes on the heels of a fisherman being charged by an alligator on the island and a fatal alligator attack on a woman walking her dog. The management of the plaza confirmed that the operation was conducted with appropriate permits and licenses. (WYFF 4)
3. The new Adaptive Traffic Signal Management System, currently being tested and calibrated across Hilton Head Island, may cause some interruptions to traffic. These tests, which are being conducted during non-peak hours to limit disruption, have already resulted in some technical issues, including signals failing to register side street traffic. The Town administration is encouraging locals to report any unexpected delays at intersections and is appreciative of the feedback received so far, which aids in system optimization during the testing phase. (Town of Hilton Head Island Government)

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Today and tomorrow in Hilton Head:

Monday, July 17

• Melissa Villaseñor At Arts Center of Coastal Carolina (4:00 PM)
• Live Music With Nick Poulin At Fish Casual Coastal Seafood (5:00 PM)
• Live Music From Corey Tate At The Crazy Crab (5:30 PM)

Tuesday, July 18

• Live Music Featuring Charles Maring At Lucky Beach Bar + Kitchen (4:30 PM)
• Summer Jams And Fireworks At Shelter Cove Towne Centre (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all local house hunters: These gorgeous Hilton Head properties have just hit the market, including 134 Dune Lane and 35 Widewater Road. Visit the link to view property specs and list prices. (Hilton Head Patch)
• Under 40 and looking to network with fellow professionals in the area? Consider joining the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber's Young Professionals group for Lowcountry residents! Fill out this sign-up form to opt into communications from the group. (HHI-Bluffton Chamber via Twitter)
• Hilton Head residents already know why their beautiful home county is the best place in South Carolina to retire. Here's why Beaufort County is ideal for retirees, according to data from Stacker. (MSN)

Alrighty, you're all good 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.