Daily editionWednesday, September 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Bluffton.
The 5AM Bluffton Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of September.
Economy
Shrimpers in Beaufort County are facing record diesel prices above $6.16 a gallon that are driving up fuel bills for multi-week trips and risking jobs.
Captain Skip Toomer left Sunday from St. Helena Island with three boats and is urging officials for emergency fuel relief.
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Environment
NOAA Fisheries extends the red snapper season for South Atlantic anglers with a three-day federal period starting Oct. 9 at 12:01 a.m. and ending Oct. 12 (with a one-fish-per-person limit and no minimum size) while South Carolina permit holders can fish until Oct. 22.
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