🌱 Sculpture Trail Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony + Sea Turtle Nesting

Good morning, friends! It's Monday in Hilton Head and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community today.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny, breezy and pleasant. High: 77 Low: 55.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Hilton Head today:

1. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail will be held today, May 1, at 10:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. The ceremony will also feature the dedication of the Charles Cousins Bench. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to park at the trailhead adjacent to the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. (Hilton Head Island Government)
2. Wildlife experts say sea turtle nesting season is underway at Beaufort beaches, including Hilton Head Island. Today marks the official start of the season, and volunteers have begun patrolling the beaches to help report and protect nests. Beach-goers who happen to encounter a turtle on the beach are encouraged to remain quiet, still, and at a distance. (NewsBreak)
3. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office closed all eastbound lanes of Bluffton Parkway on Saturday afternoon following a crash. The incident occurred around 1:20 p.m. at the intersection of Bluffton Parkway and Buck Island Road. Lanes were blocked due to the crash. (Live 5 WCSC)

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Today in Hilton Head:

• Live Music At The Tiki Hut (1:00 PM)
• Jesse James Russell Solo Acoustic At San Miguel's Mexican (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Find the latest homes to hit the market in the Hilton Head area at the link. (Hilton Head Patch)
• Hilton Head Island was named the best beach in South Carolina in a list of the state's top 10 coastlines published by A-Z Animals. Visit the link to see the other nine local beaches that made the cut. (A-Z Animals)
• This week is National Hurricane Preparedness Week. The Town of Hilton Head Island reminds residents to assemble an evacuation kit with necessary supplies, including water, non-perishable foods, battery-powered flashlights and radios, and pet supplies. Check out the link to view other ways to stay prepared during hurricane season. (Town of Hilton Head Island Government via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.