🌱 Island Native Now App State Golf Coach + Driver Rescued From Marsh

Morning, friends. I'm here right on time with your Wednesday edition of the Hilton Head Patch newsletter, full of all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid. High: 85 Low: 71.
• Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 85 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hilton Head:

1. Brittany Dabule, a highly successful college golf coach and Hilton Head native has been named the head coach of App State Women's Golf, bringing her expertise and proven track record to the program. Her goals align with the university's values, and she is committed to helping young women excel academically and athletically. Dabule has achieved remarkable results in her previous coaching positions, including record-setting performances and national rankings for the teams she led. (App State Sports)
2. A driver who crashed her car into a marsh in Beaufort County was successfully rescued by first responders on Jun. 12. Despite facing challenges in reaching the vehicle, firefighters ingeniously used a ladder as a makeshift bridge to access the unresponsive driver. After stabilizing her, she was promptly taken to a nearby hospital, and her current condition is currently undisclosed. (Live 5 News)
3. Josephine Wright, a 93-year-old Hilton Head resident is being sued by Bailey Point Investment, LLC. Wright and her family feel that the lawsuit is meant to pressure them into selling their property and Bakari Sellers, a former state representative, has written a letter in support of the Wrights. Sellers also requested a meeting with the developers to discuss the relocation of their project but was declined. (Subscription: Hilton Head Island Packet)

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Today and tomorrow in Hilton Head:

Wednesday, June 14

• Live Music At Fish Camp Creek (6:00 PM)
• Pickleball Club At Sun City Hilton Head (7:00 AM)

Thursday, June 15

• Party In The Park And Makers' Fair At Lowcountry Celebration Park (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Conversation and Cocktails will be a treat while meeting with the Hilton Head Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Jun. 15. The meeting will take place at Skillet's Cafe and Grill from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce)
• The 2nd Annual Black Food Truck Fest will be back in town on Friday, Jun. 16. The festival will be held at Buckwalter Commerce Park from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Wednesday. 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.