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Rise and shine, Hilton Head!

In today’s planning-your-week edition: Affordable housing for essential workers, a Carole King tribute, and the wines around the world dinner + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Hilton Head protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

Island housing milestone unveiled: Hilton Head broke ground on NorthPoint on Jarvis Creek, a 157‑unit affordable housing project for essential workers, to cut commutes and let firefighters, teachers and nurses live closer to work — get all the project details.

Platform streamlines healthcare memberships: Accresa Health and Beaufort Memorial announced a partnership to expand affordable primary care across the Lowcountry, bringing Hilton Head families more enrollment choices and FSA and HSA payment options — read the full story.

Part of larger stormwater project: Beaufort’s Bay Street has reopened after a three-month closure for a $12 million drainage upgrade, restoring access to downtown from both directions and giving shops and restaurants a boost — learn more about the project.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Watch hoops to empower Bluffton youth
• Explore Sea Pines’ farmers and makers market
• Join Flowers by Katie Ford floral class
• You’re probably overpaying for car insurance

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 We got your back

Wing night sorted: At Street Meet American Tavern, pick crispy bone-in or boneless, dunk through a lineup of sauces, and chase the cult favorite Soul Kitchen, fries and wings tossed in house chipotle ranch. An easy weeknight habit where the basket handles the small talk.

Small indulgence alert: When your skincare stash needs a lift, FACES DaySpa stocks pro-grade skincare, aromatherapy, and giftable bath treats from Farmhouse Fresh and RevitaLash, plus their SignatureSkincare. Ideal for a midweek reset or stashing a just-because present… future you will thank you.

Legendary links, local vibe: Harbour Town Golf Links serves skinny fairways, tiny greens, and a lighthouse finish that never gets old. It’s equal parts humbling and fun. On this course, smart beats strong, and patience pays, especially midweek. Precision over power is the move.

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.

📆 Our favorite events this week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🐦 Birding @ Coastal Discovery Museum | Wednesday (3/4) at 7:30 AM – Swap your morning scroll for a guided birding walk through Pinckney Island’s salt marsh, maritime forest, and freshwater pond. It’s 1.5 miles on uneven ground and 2.5 unrushed hours, $15, ages 13+. Come early, breathe crisp air, and enjoy better gossip than the group chat.

🌸 Reception: Secret Gardens of the Low Country @ Gallery | Wednesday (3/4) at 5:00 PM – Trade your pruning shears for a gallery mingle at Art League of Hilton Head, where Judy Blahut’s Secret Gardens turns Lowcountry tangle into luminous color and movement. Think Matisse meets maritime forest, O’Keeffe meets understory, all free, friendly, and blissfully weed-free.

💐 Floral Arranging – Discovery Night @ Coastal Discovery Museum | Thursday (3/5) at 5:30 PM – Trade your wilted grocery bouquets for a night at the museum with horticulturist Charlie Westerfield, where you’ll learn floral design basics and actually take home something you’d put on your table. Beginner-friendly, materials included, and plenty of low-pressure creativity. $45, ages 16+.

🍷 Wines Around the World Wine Dinner @ Hilton Head Island S.C. | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Feel like traveling by fork and glass? Humboldt Bay Kumamotos and Osetra caviar meet a crisp Comte Chevaliere Sancerre at this Wines Around the World dinner, no TSA, no jet lag. Book a table, then brag you toured France and slept in your own bed.

🎾 Pickle Ball Fundraiser @ Central Church | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Time to dink, donate, and feel virtuous. Our once-a-year pickleball fundraiser turns friendly volleys into real support, with neighborly banter, a little sweat, and the satisfaction of doing good before the knees start complaining. Bring your paddle, your wallet, and your A-game humility.

🏷 River Ridge Academy Community Garage Sale @ River Ridge Academy | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – This community garage sale at River Ridge Academy turns the bus loop into a pop-up treasure hunt, with food trucks keeping your haggling energy up. Clear out the closets, or snag a $25 seller spot and bring your own tables, chairs, and questionable impulse buys.

🎹 Tapestry – The Music of Carol King @ Kind Of Blue | Sunday (3/8) at 5:00 PM – Carole King gets the full Tapestry treatment at KOB, all warm harmonies, piano glow, and guilt-free singalongs. It’s the soundtrack you grew up with, so bring your best friend, your cardigan, and that chorus you pretend not to know.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/2 The DD Band @ Lake Somerset Cir, Okatie, SC 29909, United States – 4:00 PM
• 3/3 Girls Night Out & Music Bingo @ Tio’s Latin American Kitchen – 4:00 PM
• 3/4 Sharp Five @ Kind Of Blue – 7:00 PM
• 3/5 Solo @ Old Oyster Factory – 5:00 PM
• 3/6 La Cage Aux Folles @ May River Theatre – 7:30 PM
• 3/7 TD Hicks @ Island Winery – 2:00 PM
• 3/7 Tiki Hut 2026 @ Tiki Hut – 6:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• Treat yourself: Save $ on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Hilton Head report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 62°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 10%

Patchy fog before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind 6 to 15 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Tomorrow – High: 67°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 14%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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