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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Jan R.!
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Explore your wild side (hiltonheadsun.com) — New wildlife protections at Fish Haul Beach mean Hilton Head Island residents and visitors can still explore the shoreline while giving threatened shorebirds crucial space to rest and feed. The town now bans dogs on the sandbar and shoreline south of the pier, with new signs and future bird walks planned. Locals are encouraged to visit, keep distance from birds, and choose dog-friendly stretches instead.
2. Sea Turtle Patrol year-end event set for Nov. 10 (blufftonsun.com) — Hilton Head Island residents can support local sea turtle conservation at Sea Turtle Patrol's Nov. 10 "Beyond Expectations" celebration at Poseidon Rooftop in Shelter Cove. The evening includes a season recap, volunteer recognition, and a silent auction, with $50 tickets benefiting ongoing nesting protection, DNA research, and public education on keeping island beaches safe for turtles.
3. Bill Green Day honors retired Army chaplain's 30-year career (augustachronicle.com) — Hilton Head Island is declaring Oct. 10 as Chaplain (Major General) William "Bill" Green Jr. Day, with a public ceremony and reception at First Presbyterian Church on William Hilton Parkway. Residents are invited to celebrate the retired Army Chief of Chaplains' Lowcountry roots, hear tributes from community leaders, and learn about a new scholarship in his honor supporting future generations.
4. 12 US places where wildlife has killed or hurt visitors (morningoverview.com) — Hilton Head Island appears on a national list of places where wildlife encounters have turned deadly, highlighting the 2023 alligator attack that killed a 69-year-old woman on July Fourth. The piece underscores how ponds and tidal waters near homes and resorts can pose real risks, similar to other sites from Glacier to the Everglades. It's a reminder for locals to treat neighborhood waterways with extra caution.
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