HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Local resident Jessica Morton, who has worked from home since relocating to Hilton Head in 2021, was shocked Saturday to discover the island has beaches after accidentally driving east during a weekend grocery run. “I just thought Hilton Head was cul-de-sacs, Publix, and spotty Wi-Fi,” Morton
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — A simple Nextdoor post asking whether a series of loud bangs were fireworks or “possibly some kind of military action” quickly spiraled into a 300-comment thread Tuesday night. “I just wanted to know if I should let the dog out,” said poster Linda Carver, who uploaded
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Dozens of residents gathered in the Shelter Cove parking lot this month to mark the one-year anniversary of the Whole Foods Market closing, holding a candlelight vigil for what many described as “the only place on the island where you could reliably find organic tahini.” “Some
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Employees at Bill’s Tire & Auto were caught off guard this week after learning the Island Packet had named their business the No. 6 spot in its annual “Top 10 Soft Serve Ice Cream Cones in the Lowcountry” listicle. “We don’t even sell ice
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Homeowner Harold Simmons reported a “devastating financial loss” this week after investing $3,000 in freshly spread pine straw, only to see it blown into the lagoon the very next morning by his landscapers. “I told them to go easy with the leaf blowers, but it
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Local resident Jennifer Malloy achieved a rare milestone this week, completing her 10,000th lap around Highway 278 while shuttling children between swim lessons at the Island Rec Center and tennis practices in Sea Pines. “It’s not about the miles, it’s about the memories,
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Sophomore Jacob Miller said he was “forever changed” Friday night after seeing his school nurse, Mrs. Janet Copeland, step on stage at Shelter Cove Marina and launch into a spirited rendition of Margaritaville. “I thought she just handed out ice packs and Tylenol,” said Miller. “Next
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Local Facebook groups lit up this week after a blurry cell phone photo of an empty retail space sparked renewed rumors that Trader Joe’s was finally opening on the island. “I heard from a friend’s neighbor’s dog walker that it’s happening this
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — A new economic report released Monday revealed a steep decline in professional family beach photo sessions featuring matching white shirts and khakis, a key leading indicator of Hilton Head’s seasonal prosperity. “Traditionally, when families line up barefoot in the surf at sunset, it signals consumer
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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Diners flocking to the island’s newest restaurant are raving about its “big city feel,” insisting the experience is “just like Manhattan” — provided you squint hard enough while walking past the cross-stitch supply store and bridge club on either side. “This is exactly like SoHo,” said
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — A new economic impact report released Tuesday confirmed that gently used golf shirts now account for more than 80 percent of Hilton Head’s local economy. Researchers found that between church thrift stores, consignment boutiques, and resale shops, the island circulates the same polo shirts in
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Visitors to Hilton Head’s beaches this weekend reported seeing what appeared to be thousands of identical blue Shibumi Shades stretching from Coligny to Folly Field, prompting town officials to quietly recognize the fabric canopies as the island’s official flag. “At this point, there are
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Residents of a gated island community were left rattled this week after one homeowner reported spotting “at least three, possibly four” children riding bikes down her street. “I knew about the two kids on the corner — they’re polite, quiet, practically invisible,” said longtime resident Martha
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Local resident Bill Hayward, who bought his home in 2010, has reportedly grown increasingly irritated with “the flood of newcomers” arriving on Hilton Head in recent years. “Traffic’s worse, Publix is crowded, and these people don’t respect the island the way we do,” said
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Vacationers visiting Harbour Town this week were stunned to discover Hilton Head Island has a history that predates the 1983 opening of the popular South Beach Marina “Salty Dog” T-shirt shop. “I honestly thought that’s when they built the island,” said Brenda Mullins of Toledo,
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Traffic along William Hilton Parkway came to a standstill Friday afternoon after longtime resident George Lawton attempted what witnesses are calling “an unthinkable maneuver”: turning left out of the Starbucks parking lot at 416 William Hilton Parkway. “He said, ‘Hold on to your seatbelts, we’re
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — A proposal to build 80 units of affordable housing on the north end of the island drew overwhelming support from island residents Monday night — provided the project is instead built “somewhere out in Ridgeland or maybe Hardeeville.” “We have to do something about this crisis,” said
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — A ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday celebrated the grand opening of The Salt Marsh Table, the island’s newest restaurant, which locals quickly noted features “the exact same five things every other place serves, just shuffled around on the menu.” Guests at the soft launch were treated to
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Homeowners in Sea Pines were handed a new 400-page manual this week detailing which shades of beige are considered acceptable for exterior paint, patio furniture, and mailbox posts. “Neutral is the foundation of our community aesthetic,” said POA president Frank Drayton, unveiling the massive three-ring binder.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Longtime resident Harold Simmons expressed disbelief Monday after a neighbor casually mentioned that Hilton Head Island is physically connected to the mainland by a four-lane bridge. Simmons, 72, admitted he hadn’t left the island since 1998, preferring to “let Publix, Amazon, and Wal-mart bring the
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Parents reviewing a Hilton Head area High School’s latest recruiting guide confirmed Tuesday that the glossy brochure once again highlights “that one kid who went to Harvard in 2008,” proudly noting that he now operates a mid-tier fishing charter out of Broad Creek Marina. Seventeen
