🌱 Labor Day Boat Inspections + Two Shootings On Marshland Road

Welcome back, Hilton Head. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Humid with clouds and sun. High: 90 Low: 77.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy and humid. High: 89 Low: 77.

Here are the top three stories today in Hilton Head:

1. Over the Labor Day weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division plans to enhance safety by conducting courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings across South Carolina. This will ensure compliance with safety equipment and registration regulations, with officers providing guidance on water safety. While those found non-compliant won't be fined during these inspections, they'll be given a chance to rectify the issues before launching their boats. Beaufort County inspections will take place at Grays Hill Landing, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (SCDNR)
2. On Hilton Head Island, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office responded to two separate shooting incidents near Marshland Road. The first shooting occurred at Roller's Mobile Home Park, where bullets hit a mobile home and a vehicle, luckily without injuring the six individuals inside. Shortly after, another shooting was reported on Pine Field Road, where a home was damaged by gunfire, luckily the six people inside were again unharmed. Investigators are currently determining whether there is a connection between the two shootings and are seeking information from the public to assist their investigation. (WJCL)
3. Whitney Richland, the deputy county administrator, has resigned from her position in Beaufort County as of Aug. 18. The resignation follows weeks of speculation and inquiries about her employment status, with sources claiming to have seen her packing up on Aug. 9. The county has declined to provide further details about her departure, which occurs amidst ongoing turmoil within the county, including the termination of the former county administrator and investigations into alleged misconduct involving Richland and others. (The Island News)

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Today and tomorrow in Hilton Head:

Saturday, August 26

• Hilton Head Island 360/40 Celebration Community Picnic At Lowcountry Celebration Park (4:00 PM)

Sunday, August 27

• Jesse James Russell At Frosty Frog Cafe (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A special Town Council meeting is scheduled for Aug. 29, at 10:00 a.m. at the Benjamin M. Racusin Council Chambers in Town Hall. The agenda and materials can be accessed here. Those interested in addressing the Council should submit the Request to Speak form by 4:30 p.m. the day before the meeting (Aug. 28) and can share thoughts on agenda items through the Open Town Hall Portal. (Town of Hilton Head Island Government via Facebook)
• Meet Tiffany, a 2-year-old brindle terrier mix, looking for her fur-ever home. If you think Tiffany could be the one for your family, stop by and visit her at Hilton Head Humane. (Beaufort County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Tune in to the latest episode of "Beaufort County This Week" to stay informed about your community. Click here to listen to the latest episode. (Beaufort County Government SC via Facebook)

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— 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.