🌱 Search For Family Of 19th-Century Skeletal Remains + Chamber Ball

Hello, everybody! It's Wednesday in Hilton Head and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

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But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Cool with plenty of sunshine. High: 60 Low: 41.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny. High: 64 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hilton Head:

1. Officials in South Carolina are seeking help to identify the descendants of a man whose remains were found near a 19th-century fishing village in 2017, during the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. The remains, which are believed to be from the 1890s, are described as being of a young man dressed in clothes similar to those worn by fishermen of the time. DNA technology company FHD Forensics is working with South Carolina officials to identify the man, known as "South Island John Doe." (Hilton Head Island Packet)
2. The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce's Chamber Ball on Apr. 1 will celebrate the legacy of the RBC Heritage and recognize community members who have made a difference. The event's theme will be "Mad for Plaid" this year; you can grab tickets and read further information about the event here. (HHI-Bluffton Chamber via Twitter)
3. The Hilton Head WingFest is back for its 26th year! Attendees can enjoy good eats from the best local restaurants, along with live music, kids' activities, and a friendly wing competition. Read more about this year's fest on Mar. 18 at the link. (Hilton Head WingFest)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Hilton Head:

Wednesday, March 15

• Root And Bloom Market At Martin Family Park, Bluffton (2:00 PM)
• Coastal Country Night At Rooftop Bar At Poseidon (7:00 PM)

Thursday, March 16

• Hilton Head Island Wine And Food Festival At Shipyard Beach Club (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Hilton Head area at the link! (Hilton Head Patch)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Hilton Head area. Available properties range from a 3,948-square-foot, four-bed, four-bath home for $1.2 million to a $5.5 million home with seven beds, 10 baths, and 5,055 square feet. Get all the property details at the link. (Hilton Head Patch)
• The Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival returns next week, Mar. 19-25, featuring local culinary leaders and wine auctions. The festival supports the John F. & Valerie Currie Educational Scholarship Fund, which has provided $125,000 in scholarships to hospitality and tourism students at the University of South Carolina Beaufort and the Technical College of the Lowcountry over the past nine years. (Hilton Head Island)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you soon for another update.

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor's in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.