Daily editionSaturday, August 29th, 2026
Good morning, Bluffton.
The 5AM Bluffton Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Environment
Ruby-throated hummingbirds will start migrating from South Carolina in late August to early September — residents can help by planting nectar-rich flowers or setting out sugar water feeders.
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Health
South Carolina’s Department of Public Health confirmed two West Nile virus outbreaks in the Midlands and Lowcountry since yesterday (four cases in the Midlands and two in the Lowcountry) and urged residents to use repellents and remove standing water to reduce mosquito risks.
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