Good morning, Bluffton.

Principal Bradley Tarrance returned to work on Sept.

14 at Robert Smalls Leadership Academy after being placed on administrative leave for endorsing a local candidate. The school district has reminded staff to follow its political activity policy (HRS 13).

Traffic lights, turn lanes + a dedicated left-turn signal will activate by the end of the month at the U.S. 278 and Argent Boulevard intersection just outside Bluffton, aiming to improve safety on a busy road that sees over 14,000 vehicles daily.

Monday night, residents gathered at the Beaufort County Council on St. Helena Island to oppose Pine Island Property Holdings LLC's rezoning request for a golf course that would bypass the Cultural Protection Overlay protecting tradition & heritage.

The council did not act on the request and will review it later.

The American Red Cross remains concerned about blood shortages and is hosting 75 donation drives across the Lowcountry through Oct.

18 to support local hospitals—donors receive a Hello Kitty plushy if donating by Sept. 20 or a $15 gift card for later appointments.