Daily editionSaturday, September 26th, 2026
Good morning, Bluffton.
The 5AM Bluffton Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of September.
Community
On Sept. 19, the Town of Bluffton hosted its 37th annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep at Oyster Factory Park, where hundreds of volunteers removed litter from the May River & nearby areas with cleanup supplies and lunch provided by local partners and state agencies.
Bluffton TodayRead more
Education
Riverview Charter School in Beaufort County has begun construction on a new gym and campus upgrades funded by the 2023 bond referendum — the project will serve as a central hub for the school community and is set to finish by spring 2028.
WTOCRead more
Environment
Liz O’Brien has been named executive director of Beaufort’s Open Land Trust, replacing Kristin Williams who left for a new role.
She spent two years as director of development and will now lead efforts to protect more than 41,000 Lowcountry acres (including a recent Navy supported project).
The Post and CourierRead more