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Town News This Week - April 24, 2026 |
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The Town of Hilton Head Island will begin its annual review process for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Proposed Consolidated Budget with a series of public meetings held between May 12 and June 9. The first meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, at 3 p.m., will include the first reading of the FY 2027 budget ordinance and serve as the first public hearing on the proposed budget.
At the May 12 meeting, Town Manager Marc Orlando will present an overview of the recommended consolidated budget to Town Council and the community. Following the presentation, the proposed budget document and slides will be available on the Town’s website.
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The Land Management Ordinance (LMO) Task Force continues to meet and discuss updates regarding land use, zoning, subdivision, development, design, and other related matters.
The next two LMO Task Force meetings will be held at 5 p.m. on the following dates:
- Thursday, May 7
- Thursday, May 21
The meetings, held at Town Hall, are open to the public and are broadcast on Beaufort County TV for viewing either live or at your convenience. The public is also invited to sign up to speak on topics discussed at the meeting or submit comments to Interim Planning Director Trey Lowe at TreyL@hiltonheadislandsc.gov.
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The Hilton Head Island Town Council will hold a workshop on the William Hilton Parkway Gateway Corridor on Tuesday, April 28, at 3 p.m. in Council Chambers, at Town Hall, 1 Town Center Court.
The area of focus is U.S. Highway 278 from Moss Creek Drive in Bluffton to the Spanish Wells Road intersection on Hilton Head Island. Particular attention will be given to the corridor that runs through the historic Stoney community and across the Island’s main gateway.
The workshop will include the following:
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Beaufort County update on the William Hilton Parkway Gateway Corridor Bridge Project. The county, along with South Carolina Department of Transportation, are proposing to replace the eastbound bridges over Mackay and Skull Creeks with a new three-lane bridge.
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Review and discussion of the Town’s proposed William Hilton Parkway Gateway Corridor Master Plan. This proposed initiative prioritizes safety, mobility, community compatibility, and gateway aesthetics, while maintaining alignment with regional infrastructure investments.
The workshop will be broadcast on Beaufort County TV. Agenda and supporting materials can be found on the Town’s website at hiltonheadislandsc.gov.
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This Week’s Progress (April 18-24)
Marinex Construction installed the last 3,600 feet of pipeline offshore. The 11,385-foot pipeline stretches from the Barret Shoals borrow site to South Beach.
On Friday, the crew began pumping sand on the beach near Bald Eagle Road in Sea Pines and moved northward.
Looking Ahead (April 25-May 1)
Marinex will continue pumping sand on South Beach. The crew will keep moving north, focusing on the section of the beach from Bald Eagle Road to Surf Scoter Road.
Tilling work in the Central Atlantic Beach area, from Coligny Beach to Singleton Beach, and at Pine Island is still to be completed. Advance notice of that schedule will be provided.
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Sea turtle nesting season in South Carolina runs from May 1 through October 31. The Loggerhead Sea Turtle is the most common sea turtle in South Carolina. Females typically begin nesting in early May. Please follow beach rules and help protect sea turtles by filling in holes, removing trash and personal items daily, and keeping lights off at night. For more information on sea turtles and how you can help protect them, visit the link below.
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In honor of Earth Day, Town staff teamed up with The Outside Foundation for their annual litter sweep.
At Coligny Beach, 65 volunteers, including 21 Town staffers, collected 85 pounds of trash and 30 pounds of recycling in just two hours. Early data shows plastic straws and cigarette butts remain among the most common items found.
Across the island, approximately 40 cleanups took place, marking an incredible community-wide effort.
Looking to keep the momentum going?
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The RBC Heritage would not be possible without the incredible people working behind the scenes. Our dedicated Town staff including Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue personnel truly appreciated the opportunity to give back by volunteering at this annual event.
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Now is your chance to join the Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue as a volunteer and serve your community right here at home. Recently the Town has purchased an office building at 10 Park Lane that will serve as the new Fire Rescue Headquarters. To support this transition, Fire Rescue is launching a volunteer program offering citizens a meaningful way to support the Fire Rescue mission.
Volunteer Schedule
- Weekdays (Monday–Friday)
- Morning shift: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Afternoon shift: 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Greet visitors and determine how Fire Rescue can assist them
- Answer and route incoming calls on the main Fire Rescue phone line
- Retrieve after-hours phone messages and deliver them to the appropriate personnel via email or other approved methods
Have what it takes to serve your community? Now’s your chance
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Today, we celebrated National Arbor Day with a special proclamation presented by Mayor Alan Perry, and the planting of a live oak tree at Old Schoolhouse Park.
This project aims to enhance the park’s tree canopy while fostering community collaboration and environmental awareness.
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Join Coastal Discovery Museum for its 25th annual juried fine art and craft show at April 25-16 at Historic Honey Horn. The show opens at 10 a.m. on both days.
The outdoor event features more than 85 national and regional artists selected for their high-quality craftsmanship. Visitors can browse and purchase ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, wood, metal, paintings, drawings, photography, and sculpture.
In addition to artist booths, attendees can enjoy live music, food and beverage vendors, and relax at picnic tables and seating under the Mary Ann Peeples Pavilion. Tickets are $5 for adults; free for children 12 and under.
Please note: Pets are not permitted inside the Art Market. Service animals are welcome.
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