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🌱 Bluffton Bobcats fall to May River despite Kordell Holley’s big game

Bluffton, South Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Bluffton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bluffton Bobcats fall to May River despite Kordell Holley’s big game
  • How Bluffton’s new Crowne at Buck Island could change local renting
  • Bluffton couple’s $72,000 bank nightmare heads to federal court

Also on today's calendar: Jazz For All Ages Jazz Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: You're in a room with a mirror and a table, but no windows or a door. How do you get out? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official South Carolina election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid; breezy in the morning, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Humid with a shower in spots, temps: high: 75, low: 66.
  • Wednesday: A couple of showers; humid, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Football Recap: Kordell Holley Keeps Finding the End Zone on the Ground (maxpreps.com) — Bluffton High’s Bobcats wrapped up their season Friday with a 33-19 road loss to rival May River, despite another big night from running back Kordell Holley, who rushed for 144 yards and a touchdown. The defeat drops Bluffton to 4-6 and marks their second straight 14-point loss, while May River improved to 6-4 and prepares to face Conway next.
   

2. Apartment construction is booming from Hilton Head to Hardeeville. What to know (islandpacket.com) — A major new luxury apartment complex, the Crowne at Buck Island, is under construction near Buck Island and Simmonsville roads in Bluffton, bringing one- to three-bedroom units, a pool, dog park, and EV chargers by next summer. It’s part of a broader Lowcountry apartment boom, with nearby projects in Hardeeville and on Hilton Head targeting everyone from commuters to local workers.
   

3. $72,360 Wired Out of Wells Fargo Accounts Overnight, South Carolina Couple Sues After Bank Denies Fraud Claim (newsbreak.com) — A Bluffton couple is suing Wells Fargo after $72,360 was allegedly wired out of their accounts overnight without their authorization and the bank refused to reimburse them. Their lawsuit, now in federal court, claims hackers stole their online credentials and that the bank failed to use multi-factor verification or conduct a meaningful fraud investigation before denying their claim.
   

4. MICHELIN Guide American South 2026: Georgia's New Stars (savannahherald.com) — Food lovers in Bluffton can celebrate that Okàn has been named a new Bib Gourmand restaurant in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South, highlighting good food at good value. The broader guide showcases standout spots across Georgia and neighboring states, giving local diners ideas for road-trip-worthy meals while putting Bluffton on the regional culinary map.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Fire risk in the woods between Hampton Lake and Bluffton Parkway.
    I was hiking in the woods today and followed some smoke back to unattended this fire pit. When I got there, it was roaring pretty good. I took this… (Nextdoor Hampton Lake)
  • Today’s Image of the Day.
    (October 31st, 2026) Doing the right thing makes the World a better Place. Ian Mari Photographer. PhotoMari. Est. 1997 Bluffton Photo. Est. 2021 (Nextdoor Hampton Lake)
  • Michaels posted a job opening for Store Environmental Team Member in Bluffton. Apply here.
  • Capital Senior Living Corporation posted a job opening for Activities Coordinator - Weekends Only in Bluffton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bluffton here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "You're in a room with a mirror and a table, but no windows or a door. How do you get out?" — Look in the mirror and see what you saw, take the saw and cut the table in half. Two halves make a whole, climb out of the hole. (Thank you Mary K. for sending it in!)
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