Daily editionWednesday, October 14th, 2026
Good morning, Bluffton.
The 5AM Bluffton Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
Community
Beaufort Memorial Foundation welcomed David Pearlman plus Tony Britton to its Board of Trustees.
Pearlman, a Bluffton resident with over 30 years in healthcare and education, and Britton, returning with 35 years in banking and community service, will guide the Foundation's mission to advance local healthcare.
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Health
Beaufort Memorial ER nurse Kaitlyn Heslin received the prestigious DAISY Award on Oct. 2 for quick thinking & patient advocacy after identifying signs of a life-threatening brain bleed during a busy shift at the Pratt Emergency Center.
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Accidents
Hampton County Fire-Rescue responded Monday night to a structure fire in the Early Branch community with extra tankers and manpower from Sheldon Fire Department and Colleton County.
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