Daily editionThursday, September 24th, 2026
Good morning, Bluffton.
The 5AM Bluffton Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of September.
Education
The Beaufort County Youth Conference, now in its 34th year, will take place Sept. 26 at Robert Smalls Leadership Academy in Beaufort, offering free workshops for students and parent sessions beginning at 11 a.m. with lunch (and T-shirts) provided.
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Environment
Hilton Head Audubon is shifting from a passive management strategy at the 54-acre Newhall Preserve to plans for tree thinning and controlled burns to boost forest health — logging operations will begin in the fall and the project aims to enhance diversity and attract more visitors.
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