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🌱 Patch AM: Why Hilton Head’s turtle nests are booming—and how you can help.

Make time for 🪷 Join Us for Sunday Stillness Meditation 🪷 on the Hilton Head Island Patch calendar

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Sunday August 30th Patch AM (Patricia L.)

Good morning Hilton Head Island! 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:

  • Why Hilton Head's turtle nests are booming—and how you can help.
  • Hilton Head Fire Rescue is hiring firefighter–medics with competitive starting pay.
  • How Hilton Head's defense snapped a 16-game winning streak on the road.

Also on today's calendar: 🪷 Join Us for Sunday Stillness Meditation 🪷 and 5 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Patricia L.!

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 74.
  • Tuesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Decades of conservation pays off with banner turtle nesting season (charlestoncitypaper.com) — Hilton Head Island beaches are seeing a banner turtle nesting season, with local turtle teams already recording 413 nests, far above last year's total. State experts credit decades of conservation work and urge island residents to clear beach furniture, fill in holes, and reduce nighttime lighting so hatchlings can safely reach the ocean.
   

• 10 Fire Departments Hiring Fire Chiefs, Firefighters (firehouse.com) — Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue is hiring a Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic, offering a starting salary just over $50,000 for qualified applicants. The position is part of a nationwide roundup of fire service openings, but stands out as a direct opportunity for island residents interested in public safety careers close to home.
   

• HS Football Rewind: Hilton Head passes second road test. HHCA, Battery Creek win (islandpacket.com) — Hilton Head Island's Seahawks football team passed another big road test, forcing four turnovers in a 35–24 win that snapped Bamberg-Ehrhardt's 16-game streak. Hilton Head Christian, Battery Creek, and several other Lowcountry programs also notched notable victories, while a long list of statewide scores rounds out a busy Week 2 under the Friday night lights.
   

📸 Around Hilton Head Island

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📸 These little guys joined my walk on the Shelter Cove boardwalk overlooking Broad Creek. —Patricia L.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hilton Head Island

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday August 30
  • Sunday Worship - Service of Communion 10:00 a.m.
    Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Lord of Life Lutheran Church 351 Buckwalter Pkwy Bluffton, SC 29910
    10:00 am
    • Monday August 31
  • Southern Barrel Community Discount
    Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Southern Barrel Brewing Co. 375 Buckwalter Place Blvd Bluffton SC, 29910
  • Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting →
    Bluffton, SC Calendar Bluffton, SC 29910
    4:00 pm
  • Food Bank Distribution →
    Mission Mall, B 29910, 15 Auto Mall Blvd, Bluffton
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I am a bee keeper and have a hive in Spanish wells.
    My bees are being attacked by Asian Yellow Legged Hornets. If anyone sees a nest around, please let me know so maybe I can save my hive. Would… (Nextdoor Spanish Wells)
  • Have been on Hilton Head for over 12 years and never ate at Gusto.
    Last night was the first time. Meal was excellent. I love carbonara but can't find any I really like on HH. Gusto made it just right. I found my… (Nextdoor Windmill Harbour Marina)
  • Unifi Aviation, LLC posted a job opening for Airport Ramp Agent - HHH in Hilton Head Island. Apply here.
  • Staples posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate (Hilton Head Island, SC) in Hilton Head Island. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hilton Head Island here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bluffton

  • Beard Law Group Legal Assistant in Bluffton, SC (islandpacket.com)
  • Book Senior Care Services in Bluffton, SC with Tanashia R. from $25/hr (care.com)
  • SOBA Gallery Presents 'Love Where You Live' (holycitysinner.com)

Port Royal

  • Old Port Royal apartments offer rare firefighter training before demolition for new VA clinic (yourislandnews.com)
  • Letters to the Editor: Remembering Sen. Graham (yourislandnews.com)

Ok Hilton Head Island! 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: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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