🌱 Rent Market High In Hilton Head + Hilton Head Purchases 7.19 Acres

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Hilton Head Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right with a quick dive into the most important things going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Partly sunny and nice. High: 76 Low: 67.
• Saturday: Periods of sun with a shower. High: 77 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories in Hilton Head today:

1. The rental market in Hilton Head is still experiencing high prices, despite cooling down from pandemic peaks. Rentometer's president, Mike Lapsley, says the high demand for housing will continue for some time, especially during peak moving season from April to October. Lapsley advises single-family-home renters to act quickly, while apartment renters should shop around and consider negotiating with high-inventory complexes. (WJCL News Savannah)
2. The town of Hilton Head has agreed to purchase 7.19 acres of land near Cross Island Parkway for workforce housing as part of its action plan. The purchase is expected to close before July 6 and will be a public-private partnership, according to Mayor Alan Perry. (WTOC)
3. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill into law that will allow up to 15,000 students to use public money for private schools. The law will establish education scholarship accounts that offer up to $6,000 annually to pay for tuition, transportation, supplies, or technology. However, opponents plan to challenge the bill in court as it goes against the South Carolina constitution which prohibits using public money to benefit private educational institutions. (Subscription: Hilton Head Island Packet)

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Today and tomorrow in Hilton Head:

Friday, May 5

• Community Breast Ultrasound Screening At FACES DaySpa (9:30 AM)
• "Art For The Soul…Food For The Community" At Bostwick Pavillion At Moss Creek (5:30 PM)
• Adam Murray Live At Deanos Wood Fired Grille (6:00 PM)

Saturday, May 6

• Dockside Derby Party At Skull Creek Dockside (2:00 PM)
• Mother Son Game Night At Hilton Head Island Recreation Center (5:00 PM)
• Nice Guys Duo At The Sandbar Beach Eats (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Notice any familiar faces in the recent issue of CH2 Magazine? Check out the link to see photos of town staff who were included! (Town of Hilton Head Island Government via Facebook)
• The Pedal Bike Expo is taking place this Sunday, May 7, at Lowcountry Celebration Park from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Learn more about the event and its offerings here. (Visit Hilton Head via Facebook)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Hilton Head area! Get all the property details at the link. (Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll be in your inbox soon with 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.