🌱 William Hilton Parkway Construction + GIC Ending Town Study

Hello all. It's me, Lauren Kubiak, your host of the Patch newsletter. Come along for the most important things happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Humid with periods of sun. High: 87 Low: 72.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and humid. High: 88 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories in Hilton Head today:

1. Yesterday the South Carolina Department of Transportation recommenced paving operations on William Hilton Parkway in Hilton Head Island. The project will involve the application of the final layer of asphalt and the addition of pavement markings. Construction will take place nightly from 7:00 p.m.- 7:00 a.m., with an expected finish date of Jul. 31. Throughout the construction period, at least one lane of traffic will always remain open in each direction. (AOL)
2. At a recent Hilton Head Island town meeting, the Greater Island Council (GIC) appealed to disregard the ongoing Town Study, which examines island traffic and the U.S. 278 project. The GIC's stance ignores the potential morning traffic congestion that may arise from merging three lanes of bridge traffic into two lanes on the island. The citizens emphasize the importance of allowing elected officials to fulfill their responsibilities without interference from political groups, considering the significant impact of the issue. (Yahoo!)
3. HarborFest is an exciting summer event taking place every Tuesday until Aug. 22 at Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina on Hilton Head Island. The highlight of the event is the Tuesday night fireworks, which will continue throughout the summer season. You can learn more information here. (Town of Hilton Head Island Government via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Hilton Head:

Monday, June 12

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

Tuesday, June 13

• Farmers Market At Coastal Discovery Museum (9:00 AM)
• Live Music - Eric Reid At The Sandbar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A service project called Making Birthdays Bright was developed by Garrett Simons, a junior at Hilton Head High School. The project aims to support families facing food insecurity by providing them with birthday celebration essentials. With the help of a volunteer team, Garrett raised funds and assembled birthday boxes filled with items such as a baking pan, cake mix, icing, sprinkles, a can of Sprite (as a substitute for oil and eggs), candles, a birthday banner, and a blank birthday card. (Bluffton Self Help via Facebook)
• Whether you are a beginner or a pro, check out Pickleball at Palmetto Dunes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. If you do not have the proper equipment, don't worry, they offer rentals. (Town of Hilton Head)
• The third annual Juneteenth Campout with Joe Mcgill will take place Jun. 15-17 at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park. Vendors and those interested in volunteering can sign up here. (Eventbrite)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all soon for 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.