🌱 Plans To Widen Interstate 95 + Matt Fitzpatrick Wins RBC Heritage

Hi all. Lauren Kubiak here with your Wednesday edition of the Hilton Head Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun. High: 80 Low: 60.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and nice. High: 79 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in Hilton Head today:

1. The South Carolina Department of Transportation is planning to widen Interstate 95 to help alleviate congestion. Officials said Interstate 95 will expand from two to three lanes in both directions starting from Georgia's state line north through Jasper County. Construction is set to begin late this year and is scheduled to be completed by 2032. (ConstructionEquipment)
2. On Sunday, Apr. 16, defending champion Jordan Spieth officially lost to opponent Matt Fitzpatrick at the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head. After avoiding multiple birdie bids from Spieth's blade, Fitzpatrick saw his opportunity to win and took it. The 28-year-old ended up securing his place in the history books as he became the first Englishman since 1984 to win at Harbour Town. (USA Today Sports)
3. The Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department is partnering with Beaufort County Sheriff's Office on Saturday, Apr. 22, to host their DEA National Rx Take Back program. The event will run from 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at two different locations in Beaufort County and give individuals the opportunity to properly dispose of unused prescription drugs. Beaufort County's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department will be present to hand out Deterra Bags for any disposals of at-home medication and share more information about their year-round medication drop-off locations. (Beaufort County)

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Today in Hilton Head:

• Live Music At Fishcamp On Broad Creek (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Tuesday, Apr. 18, Beaufort County Emergency Services Dispatcher Melissa Bower was honored as the Emergency Services Dispatcher of the Year by the Rotary Club of Sea Island-Beaufort. Melissa was nominated for this award due to her continual drive to further her knowledge within the Sheriff's Office Communications Center. She's constantly boosting co-workers' morale and is always volunteering to cover shifts, take on overtime, and exchange duties. (Beaufort County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce announced their annual Small Business Week will take place from Monday, May 15 to Friday, May 19. Their team already has an amazing lineup of events, including crowd favorites like Pork in the Parking Lot and Bluffton's Block Party. If you're interested in attending, stay tuned for more details. (Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• This week, the Beaufort County School District is recognizing Military Appreciation Week where each day they'll support the different branches of the military. Today, the district is encouraging students and residents to wear purple in honor of military kids, Thursday will be representing our country's colors, and Friday will focus on wearing red to support any deployed service members in the area. (Beaufort County School District via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— 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.