HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Local Facebook groups lit up this week after a blurry cell phone photo of an empty retail space sparked renewed rumors that Trader Joe’s was finally opening on the island. “I heard from a friend’s neighbor’s dog walker that it’s happening this
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — A new economic report released Monday revealed a steep decline in professional family beach photo sessions featuring matching white shirts and khakis, a key leading indicator of Hilton Head’s seasonal prosperity. “Traditionally, when families line up barefoot in the surf at sunset, it signals consumer
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Diners flocking to the island’s newest restaurant are raving about its “big city feel,” insisting the experience is “just like Manhattan” — provided you squint hard enough while walking past the cross-stitch supply store and bridge club on either side. “This is exactly like SoHo,” said
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — A new economic impact report released Tuesday confirmed that gently used golf shirts now account for more than 80 percent of Hilton Head’s local economy. Researchers found that between church thrift stores, consignment boutiques, and resale shops, the island circulates the same polo shirts in
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Visitors to Hilton Head’s beaches this weekend reported seeing what appeared to be thousands of identical blue Shibumi Shades stretching from Coligny to Folly Field, prompting town officials to quietly recognize the fabric canopies as the island’s official flag. “At this point, there are
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Residents of a gated island community were left rattled this week after one homeowner reported spotting “at least three, possibly four” children riding bikes down her street. “I knew about the two kids on the corner — they’re polite, quiet, practically invisible,” said longtime resident Martha
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Local resident Bill Hayward, who bought his home in 2010, has reportedly grown increasingly irritated with “the flood of newcomers” arriving on Hilton Head in recent years. “Traffic’s worse, Publix is crowded, and these people don’t respect the island the way we do,” said
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Vacationers visiting Harbour Town this week were stunned to discover Hilton Head Island has a history that predates the 1983 opening of the popular South Beach Marina “Salty Dog” T-shirt shop. “I honestly thought that’s when they built the island,” said Brenda Mullins of Toledo,
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Traffic along William Hilton Parkway came to a standstill Friday afternoon after longtime resident George Lawton attempted what witnesses are calling “an unthinkable maneuver”: turning left out of the Starbucks parking lot at 416 William Hilton Parkway. “He said, ‘Hold on to your seatbelts, we’re
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — A proposal to build 80 units of affordable housing on the north end of the island drew overwhelming support from island residents Monday night — provided the project is instead built “somewhere out in Ridgeland or maybe Hardeeville.” “We have to do something about this crisis,” said
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — A ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday celebrated the grand opening of The Salt Marsh Table, the island’s newest restaurant, which locals quickly noted features “the exact same five things every other place serves, just shuffled around on the menu.” Guests at the soft launch were treated to
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Homeowners in Sea Pines were handed a new 400-page manual this week detailing which shades of beige are considered acceptable for exterior paint, patio furniture, and mailbox posts. “Neutral is the foundation of our community aesthetic,” said POA president Frank Drayton, unveiling the massive three-ring binder.