🌱 Woman Fights Land Legacy + Robinson Named Interim Administrator

Hello all! Lauren Kubiak here with your fresh copy of the Hilton Head Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid. High: 86 Low: 74.
• Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 90 Low: 76.

Here are the top three stories today in Hilton Head:

1. Josephine Wright, 93, lives on her family's land on Hilton Head Island, which has been in her husband's family since the Civil War, and she wants to preserve it despite facing threats from a development company. The company sued her for encroachment, seeking to build a neighborhood on the property, but she refused their offer to buy it five years ago. With the support of celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Kyrie Irving, Ms. Wright is fighting to keep her family's land and hopes her story will inspire others to do the same. (Subscription: The New York Times)
2. Last week, Beaufort County Council appointed John Robinson as Interim Administrator during a special meeting. Chairman Joe Passiment expressed confidence in Robinson's leadership during these challenging times, emphasizing the dedication of County staff in serving citizens. Additionally, the council took further actions, including the termination of Eric Greenway and the initiation of an investigation into discussed personnel matters. (Savannah Business Journal)
3. Residents of Beaufort County observed a line of bright lights in the night sky, which were recently launched Starlink satellites from Elon Musk's global connectivity project. These low-orbit satellites aim to provide broadband internet access worldwide. SpaceX has already launched over 4,000 satellites, with the most recent ones forming a visible line that would eventually join the existing network in the sky. (Subscription: Hilton Head Island Packet)

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Today and tomorrow in Hilton Head:

Friday, August 4

• La Bodega At Captain Woody's Bar & Grill (6:00 PM)

Saturday, August 5

• Live Music With Crosstown Traffic At Fish Casual Coastal Seafood (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Help the town better prepare its residents for hurricane season by taking the Hurricane Evacuation Study here. Learn more about the study and how it can help at the link. (Town of Hilton Head Island Government via Facebook)
• Hilton Head Island's own Tyler Crispen, known for his appearances on "Big Brother" reality TV shows, including runner-up on season 20 and participant on "Big Brother: All Stars," is set to join the cast of "The Challenge: USA." The show will feature intense physical contests in Croatia between 18 stars from "Survivor," "Big Brother," and "The Amazing Race," as well as six "MTV's The Challenge" veterans, competing for a grand prize of $500,000. The series will premiere on Aug. 10 and Aug. 13 on CBS and Paramount+. (Subscription: Hilton Head Island Packet)
• Buffalos restaurant in Palmetto Bluff has reopened to the public following closure during the pandemic, accompanied by extensive renovations that introduced a new look and menu. The restaurant now boasts an expanded rear patio, an exposed kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, and a revolving exhibit of local artwork, creating an inviting space for patrons to enjoy alongside picturesque views of the May River. (Yahoo! News)

That's it for today! I'll see you back 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.