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Bluffton, South Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Bluffton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Alljoy’s new sewer project could protect the May River
  • How new Bluffton housing and hospitals could reshape Buckwalter Parkway
  • Bluffton man faces serious drug charges; what we know so far

Also on today's calendar: Sirens Song Choirs and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the football player hit the vending machine? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid with a heavy shower, temps: high: 90, low: 76.
  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Officials launch initiative in Bluffton's Alljoy community, targeting failing septic tanks near the May River (wtoc.com) — Bluffton’s Alljoy neighborhood is getting a major septic-to-sewer upgrade that will connect about 100 homes to a new low-pressure wastewater system, protecting groundwater and the May River. Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority and local officials just broke ground on phase one, with future phases depending on additional funding. This project targets failing septic tanks in environmentally sensitive areas.
   

2. Beaufort Memorial invests in another workforce housing project. Here's where (islandpacket.com) — Beaufort Memorial is backing new workforce apartments in Beaufort while also developing LiveWell Terrace and a Bluffton community hospital on Buckwalter Parkway, aimed largely at local healthcare workers. The Bluffton projects, opening around 2027, promise more affordable housing near jobs and expanded emergency and hospital services. Novant Health has already opened an emergency department and clinics nearby, signaling rapid growth in local care options.
   

3. Bluffton man charged with felony drug offenses in Beaufort County (wjcl.com) — A Bluffton man has been booked into the Beaufort County Detention Center on multiple felony drug charges, including alleged distribution-related offenses involving methamphetamine and crack cocaine. Authorities have released his name and age but are withholding details about the raid, what was seized, and whether others were involved. More information is expected as investigators share updates.
   

4. Kitten gets new lease on life after being thrown off overpass (wspa.com) — A badly injured kitten named Maverick is recovering thanks to a Bluffton veterinary clinic and a local man who refused to give up on him. After being thrown from a vehicle and hit on William Hilton Parkway, Maverick needed surgery, a tail amputation, and will likely live in diapers. His new owner has already spent thousands to give him a second chance.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This little cutie was roaming around on Wicklow in Hampton Hall.
    No collar. Security was kind enough to come by and they were able to pick him up. Thought we would post this in case you recognize him. Very sweet… (Nextdoor Hampton Lake)
  • "Lost" black pekingese "Ruby" last seen Monday July 20th near Red Cedar Elementary.
    If seen please call Val at 843-540-9302. Thank you (Nextdoor Hidden Lakes)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Nighttime Front of House Team Member in Bluffton. Apply here.
  • Luxottica Group posted a job opening for Sunglass Hut - Assistant Manager I in Bluffton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bluffton here.

Ok Bluffton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He wanted his quarter back. (Thank you Pat S. for sending it in!)
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