Katherine Kokal
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‘It was a shock:’ Small island communities in the dark on Hilton Head annexation
2 islands near Hilton Head, SC may be annexed by town government. But not everyone in Windmill Harbour, Mariners Cove, Blue Heron Point and the RV Park on Jenkins Island and Hog Island know about it. → Read More
We tried biking all 12 miles of Hilton Head’s beaches. Here’s how to do it right
Hilton Head, SC beach biking and bike rental shops. Tried to bike from Fish Haul beach to Sea pines beach but stopped at Coligny. Here’s what we learned about beach traffic and parking on weekends in summer. → Read More
Is it ‘a time of change?’ What’s new after 6 months on the job for Hilton Head mayor
Six months into John McCann’s time as Hilton Head, SC mayor, where does progress stand on US 278 bridge project, workforce housing and other major issues? We sat down with him to assess his first 6 months. → Read More
Will it rain on our parade? July 4 thunderstorms expected in Beaufort Co.
July 4 weather Hilton Head, Bluffton, SC thunderstorms rain in the forecast for fireworks shows in afternoon and evening. Here is weather information for the fourth and what to do for storms. → Read More
Missing Lady’s Island man, 78, found dead after helicopter search, police say
A 78-year-old Lady’s Island man who was reported missing this morning was found dead in Lucy’s Creek near his home, according to eh Beaufort Co. Sheriff’s Office. Death is under investigation, foul play not suspected. → Read More
New girl in town: Third, rare sea turtle species nests on Hilton Head
A Green sea turtle has nested on Hilton Head Island, SC and was part of the first nest of 2019 season. The rare turtle has nested only four times on Hilton Head, and is larger than a loggerhead turtle. → Read More
Hilton Head business owner puts up fence blocking bike path into gated community
Hilton Head, SC plantation bike path blocked by private fence near Main Street and Whooping Crane Way. → Read More
‘Jellyfish season is upon us:’ Hilton Head flies warning flags for stings at beaches
Jellyfish stings are on the rise on Hilton Head, SC, prompting lifeguards to fly yellow flags on popular beaches. As holiday week approaches, here’s what you can do if you’re stung and how common this is. → Read More
Hilton Head shuttle may reduce Coligny Beach traffic, but only for a few hours on weekends
Hilton Head, SC running free beach shuttle to Coligny Beach on south end Pope Avenue. Popular beach spot has free parking, overflow lot at USCB campus at Sea Pines Circle. Shuttle runs Saturday and Sunday 10-1. → Read More
Going to Hilton Head’s most popular beach? New shuttle helps you avoid Coligny parking
Free shuttle from Hilton Head, SC USCB campus to Coligny beach summer to reduce traffic on Pope Avenue near traffic circle and sea pines. Check out the hours and pick up places here. → Read More
‘I can’t believe we’re talking about this:’ Hilton Head leaders agree on new beach rule
Hilton Head, SC leaders heard beach laws rules addition of big shovels and big holes that are dangerous to sea turtles. Some want to add shovels to the list of items prohibited on Coligny, burkes, folly field beaches. → Read More
How an Australian man ended up naked on Hilton Head, as told by police reports
Australian man was found naked outside Summerhouse apartments on Hilton Head, SC June 26. Here’s what happened and why he’d shed his clothes. → Read More
First timers: World’s rarest sea turtles hatched Thursday on Hilton Head
Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles hatched on Hilton Head Island, SC and were part of the first nest of 2019 season. The extremely rare turtle has never been to Hilton Head before, and nested in South Carolina only 4 times. → Read More
First timers: World’s rarest sea turtles hatched Thursday on Hilton Head
Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles hatched on Hilton Head Island, SC and were part of the first nest of 2019 season. The extremely rare turtle has never been to Hilton Head before, and nested in South Carolina only 4 times. → Read More
‘Sister city’ Italy trip cost Hilton Head taxpayers $7K so far. That’s only airfare
Hilton Head, SC mayor and town manager and his wife went to Verona, Italy, for a sister-city trip in June 2019. Their trips were reimbursed by the town, paid for by taxpayers. Here’s the cost and flights. → Read More
This Hilton Head street has the most potholes, engineers say. And there’s a plan to fix it
Hilton Head, SC street with most potholes is Main Street near Wise Guys and Frankie Bones and Harris Teeter grocery store. The road may be taken over by the town to be repaired, which may cost from $2M to $5M. → Read More
Does Hilton Head need another traffic light on US 278? The state and town looked at the data.
Long Cove Club members on Hilton Head, SC near US 278 asked if a traffic light near the gated community could work. Town leaders and SCDOT decided a light and crosswalk wouldn’t work on the south end for traffic. → Read More
Once called an ‘eyesore,’ Cordillo gets 4 new tennis courts on Hilton Head’s south end
Hilton Head, SC public south end tennis courts at Cordillo resurfacing project is halfway done. The new courts will be finished soon and second phase will include bathrooms and parking, not a community building → Read More
Hilton Head will get another ‘Island Life’ moment on HGTV this weekend
Hilton Head, SC Island Life HGTV show episode airs with couple from NJ trying to buy a beach home for active lifestyle. The show follows people buying homes on Hilton Head and airs Sunday and Monday. → Read More
Hilton Head man dies after June 7 Corvette crash near Shelter Cove
The man hurt in a crash on Hilton Head Friday, June 7 near Shelter Cove has died, according to the Beaufort Co. coroner. His corvette went off the road and into a tree on U.S. 278. → Read More