🌱 Beaufort Co. Searches For Shooting Suspect + New Pickleball Courts

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Lauren Kubiak, your host of the Hilton Head Patch newsletter. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 85 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories today in Hilton Head:

1. Beaufort County deputies are actively searching for the suspect in an attempted murder that occurred on Monday. According to deputy reports, a 39-year-old man was involved in a shooting that injured one person at the Oyotunjii African Village in nearby Sheldon. The victim was rushed to the hospital and is currently in stable condition. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. Following increased demand for the sport, Hilton Head Island residents will have more options to play pickleball this Fall as the town works to change existing tennis courts into pickleball courts. The town will begin resurfacing tennis courts at Old Schoolhouse Park on Monday, as well as constructing new features to better accommodate pickleball connoisseurs. After the project wraps, there will be six dedicated courts opening in early November. (Subscription: Hilton Head Island Packet)
3. The nearby Tybee Island Historical Society is seeking help to repair its historic lighthouse originally built in 1773, which is in desperate need of preservation. Last winter, during a routine assessment, it was determined that the lighthouse needed essential repairs to the windows, roof, and masonry, as well as its lens. The repairs are being constructed in three phases and will begin this November and last until June 2024—totaling about $1.6 million. (Subscription: Savannah Morning News)

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Today in Hilton Head:

Thursday, September 14

• Live Music From La Bodega Lite At Old Oyster Factory (6:00 PM)

Friday, September 15

• The Balloon Glow & Laser Show At Coastal Discovery Museum (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• There will be a free community concert by LOCASH at Lowcountry Celebration Park on Sep. 16, starting at 7:00 p.m. The event is part of the month-long celebration commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Town's incorporation and the 360th anniversary of the Island's sighting. (Hilton Head Island 360/40 Celebration)
• Don't miss the 2023 Songwriter Fest at the Hilton Head Island Jam from Sep. 15-17. The festival will take place at a number of iconic Hilton Head locations and venues—click the link to learn more. (Hilton Head Island Jam)
• Today, Sep. 15, at 2:30 p.m., there will be a public meeting of the Rural and Critical Lands Preservation Board. Join the meeting to share your ideas and stay informed about important community issues relating to the environment. (Beaufort County Government SC via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Thursday. I'll see you soon with 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.