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Hey Hilton Head, hope your week’s off to a good start! Chefs crown the best chain apple pies, Buc-ee’s announces a new store, Celtic Angels Ireland, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Uncovering the flakiest slices: Pastry chefs named the best chain apple pies, highlighting favorites like Cracker Barrel and Costco, and giving Hilton Head Social Bakery a nod for its rustic apple tart — read the chefs’ full picks.
Elevating student housing experience: USCB plans first-year residence halls in Bluffton and on Hilton Head Island. Master planning will begin in March 2026 following a January 2026 approval, aiming to energize campus life — get the timeline and details.
Conservation shapes course design: Coore and Crenshaw’s new Anson Point course has opened at Palmetto Bluff, a private 18-hole par-71 weaving through protected Lowcountry landscapes, offering a fresh contrast to May River and Crossroads — see how conservation shaped it.
Fuel pumps and EV chargers: Buc-ee’s plans a new Hardeeville store near Hilton Head, about 25 minutes up I-95 from Savannah. Construction is set to begin in early 2026, with completion expected in 2031 — get all the details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
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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.
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New chapter in local dining: Alchile Mexican Grill from Ridgeland is taking over the former Kenny B’s French Quarter Cafe space in Bluffton. The family owned spot plans to open in April and aims to be serving before Cinco de Mayo, keeping its core menu with a few expanded offerings. Get all the details.
Build community response skills: Registration is open for Beaufort County’s free CERT Basic Training. Classes will be held at the Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Center in Beaufort and run March 17 to 28, with evening sessions and a Saturday hands-on exercise. A good way to boost household readiness before storm season. Learn more and view schedule.
Sweet tooth, solved: From creamy house-made fudge to hand-dipped chocolates, pralines, and beachy taffy, The Island Fudge Shoppe is the spot you “just stop by” and somehow leave with a box. Dessert gets an upgrade, or a stash for future you… because sweet cravings have great timing.
Treasure hunt, upgraded: Inside Three Sisters Resale and More, you might stumble on the piece your home or closet was missing… vintage glassware, upcycled decor, or a standout jacket. Inventory shifts often, and they take consignments from folks ready to pass along good finds, keeping the hunt fresh.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🏝 Explore Pinckney Island @ Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge | Thursday (2/26) at 2:00 PM – Trade screen time for Lowcountry history and ospreys on a guided walk through Pinckney Island’s salt marsh, maritime forest, and ponds. It’s 1.5 miles on uneven terrain, lace up, bring curiosity, and try not to narrate like Attenborough. $15 adults, $7 ages 4 to 12.
🏨 Grand Opening of Magaritaville Compass Hotel @ Compass Hotel Beaufort | Thursday (2/26) at 4:00 PM – Curious about the new Margaritaville Compass Hotel in our little harbor? The grand opening is open to the public, with live tunes, breezy cocktails, and that fresh lobby smell. Swing by, be neighborly, and pretend we always had a tropical side, sandals and all.
🍽 Rescue Gourmet @ USCB Hospitality | Thursday (2/26) at 5:30 PM – Fancy a night where your fork does philanthropy? Rescue Gourmet brings top local chefs turning rescued ingredients into elegant tastings, paired with stories that prove Second Helpings feeds our neighbors every day. Eat well, feel useful, pretend it’s virtue, and actually mean it.
This weekend
🎉 Hilton Head Grand Opening @ Tanger Outlets | Saturday (2/28) at 9:00 AM – Take a break from your usual haunts and pop by this Hilton Head grand opening. The first 100 score a swag bag and a gift card, which pairs nicely with free food, drinks, and giveaways. Consider it retail therapy without the guilt, and snacks.
🎉 Palmetto Running Company 15th Anniversary Block Party @ 25 Minetta Lane | Saturday (2/28) at 12:00 PM – Whether you still log miles or mostly collect race tees, PRC’s 15th anniversary block party brings a group run for all levels, brand reps, local vendors, and raffles, games, and prizes. Add food trucks, beer, kid-friendly fun, and your most retro PRC gear.
🐦 Mindful Bird Walk @ Wild Birds Unlimited | Sunday (3/1) at 8:30 AM – If your idea of cardio is strolling, listening, and not checking your phone, this mindful bird walk is your jam, led by Kathy Byrd. Expect unhurried steps, local birds, and a reset for your busy brain, plus the smug satisfaction of spotting a nuthatch.
🌳 An Evening Under The Live Oak @ The Lobster Bar | Sunday (3/1) at 5:00 PM – Ready to trade your porch swing for an evening under a grand live oak? Nibble hors d’oeuvres, enjoy live music, and outbid your neighbor at the silent auction, all in support of Live Oak Academy of the Lowcountry, with plenty of easygoing charm.
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📻 Hilton Head report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 53°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind around 8 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 7 to 12 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 63°F – Low: 55°F – Precip: 0%
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind around 14 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
This house is wild
This deep-water estate in The River Club commands panoramic Broad Creek views. An arched entry door with copper-foil glass opens to soaring ceilings, Chocolate Saturnia limestone, and a chef’s kitchen with Viking and Sub-Zero. A theater, game room with wet bar, and waterfront saltwater pool join a pavilion with a Savannah brick fireplace. Private dock, dock house, and 150-foot seawall.
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🔥 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.
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