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In today's newsletter:

  • Temporary closure at Hilton Head's Westin puts 219 local jobs at risk.

Also on today's calendar: Your Voice. Your Vote. and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 86, low: 75.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Carolina WARN report lists 4,489 job losses (scbiz.com) — South Carolina's latest WARN report flags 4,489 impending job losses, including a temporary closure at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa that will affect 219 workers. While major layoffs are also hitting plants in Anderson, Winnsboro, and other counties, the Westin's shutdown directly impacts island hospitality jobs and could ripple through local tourism businesses and families.
   

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    Tuesday September 1
  • Tuesday Night Special →
    Coconutz Sportz Bar, 40 Folly Field Rd, Hilton Head Island
    4:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Trivia Night →
    Coconutz Sportz Bar, 40 Folly Field Rd, Hilton Head Island
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • Music Bingo! →
    Coconutz Sportz Bar, 40 Folly Field Rd, Hilton Head Island
    7:00 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • Family Fishing Adventure →
    The HHI Fishing Cooperative Park, 137 Squire Pope Rd, Hilton Head Island
    5:00 pm
    • Friday September 18
  • Open Practice Party →
    Fred Astaire Dance Studios, 435 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island
    7:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • **"I woke up this morning and Monday was already sitting at the edge of the bed like, 'Rise and shine, buddy.
    ' No warning, no countdown, just full‑speed Monday energy before I even found my socks. The weekend? I'm convinced it lasted about seven minutes. I… (Nextdoor Spring Lake Village)
  • 😂⏳ Sunday Evening Thoughts
    **"And just like that… the weekend packed its bags, waved goodbye, and left faster than I do when someone mentions yard work. I swear I blinked and… (Nextdoor Spring Lake Village)
  • The Walt Disney Company posted a job opening for Custodial- Part-Time Disneyand#x27;s Hilton Head Island Resort in Hilton Head Island. Apply here.
  • LBA Hospitality posted a job opening for Bartender in Hilton Head Island. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hilton Head Island here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bluffton

  • Lowcountry law enforcement holds Day of Remembrance for murder victims (blufftontoday.com)

Hardeeville

  • Facing public criticism, Rep. Julie Casimiro resigns • Rhode Island Current (rhodeislandcurrent.com)
  • Buc-ee's CEO Says Chain Will Prioritize 'Conservative, Business-Friendly' States for Expansion (slaynews.com)
  • HS Football Rewind: Hilton Head passes second road test. HHCA, Battery Creek win (islandpacket.com)

Beaufort

  • Beaufort Co. leaders consider $13M plan to replace historic Broad River Fishing Pier (wtoc.com)
  • Two bodies found in northern Beaufort County waterways hours apart Sunday (yourislandnews.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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