Good morning, Bluffton.

AAA is offering its free Tow to Go program to help prevent impaired driving by safely transporting drivers and vehicles within a 10-mile radius from today at 6 p.m. until Tuesday at 6 a.m. in South Carolina and selected areas of Georgia.

American Airlines announced a summer 2027 schedule that will offer one-stop flights from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport to five international destinations including Tokyo from March 19 and Barcelona from May 27, with tickets on sale beginning Aug.

31.

Hilton Head Island High School opened a three story building with a ribbon cutting held Aug.

13; the building nearly doubled classroom capacity, added a career and technology wing + outdoor classrooms, and was funded by a 2023 voter approved bond, with art wing renovations planned for completion by 2029.

Bluffton residents may soon see a new fishing pier replace the aging Broad River structure.

Beaufort officials discussed a plan to demolish, redesign and improve the pier with cost estimates of about $13 million—with plans to reuse materials for an artificial reef—as part of ongoing efforts to boost local tourism.

A Bluffton mother speaks up about her experience with sickle cell disease during Sickle Cell Awareness Month to help locals understand the condition.

She hopes her account prompts community support and informed dialogue regarding available health resources.

Dr. Taylor Addison joined Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group Primary Care in Beaufort to provide family medicine, preventive care, and management of chronic conditions for adolescents and adults, and he focuses on building trust with patients; call (843) 770-0404 to schedule appointments.

RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing will join the PGA Tour Championship Series in 2028 with schedule and venue details to be announced later.

The longtime golf event on Hilton Head Island will boost local sports tourism.