The Breeze Trolley has teamed up with “Coastal with Kathryn,” a new travel and education show in the Lowcountry, to provide culture-rich stories to its trolley passengers throughout the 2022 summer season. “Coastal with Kathryn” launched June 1, 2021 and highlights the people, history, art, music, culinary trends, marine life and cultural events.
News
Put an emphasis on mental health
By Steve Caywood
Over the past two years the term “stressed out” has taken on a new meaning for many of us across our country as we have learned to adapt to the challenges COVID-19 has introduced to our lives.
During the same time the national office of Mental Health America saw an increase of 500% over 2019, with over 5.4 million people accessing its online mental-health screening service.
EDUCATION BRIEFS
NEW HIRES, NEXT YEAR’S CALENDAR AND SOME STELLAR STUDENTS STAND OUT IN OUR EDUCATION BRIEFS
Hilton Head Christian wins Academic WorldQuest competition
After 10 rounds of competition and two tie-breaking rounds, the 2022 Academic WorldQuest trophy was awarded to Hilton Head Christian Academy. May River High School finished second. Academic WorldQuest, a student outreach program of the World Affairs Council of Hilton Head, challenged eight teams from seven area high schools who answered 100 questions on topics related to world affairs. The event was held at Bluffton High School, the 2020 Academic WorldQuest Competition winner.
The RBC Heritage
Champion Crowned
Jordan Spieth wins in playoff.
Saluting the Seniors 2022
Celebrating the Class of 2022
Community Connection
WAHHI HONORS STUDENTS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island announced the winners of the 2022 Youth Community Service Award. The recipients are Addie DeVaney (May River High School); Beckett Jones (Hilton Head Preparatory School); Edy McGoldrick (Hilton Head High School); Theodore Oldham (John Paul II Catholic School); and Jennifer Richardson (Bluffton High School). The program recognizes outstanding local students who excel at community service. Each student received a $1,000 award. The award began in 1980.
Workforce housing option
TOWN OF HILTON HEAD PURSUES PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
BY TONY KUKULICH
Faced with a shortage of affordable housing and unsuccessful attempts to encourage private development to meet that need, the Town of Hilton Head Island is pursuing a public-private partnership strategy to develop workforce housing on 13 acres of north-island property owned by the Town.
RETURN OF THE ALL SAINTS GARDEN TOUR
The 33rd All Saints Garden Tour is set for Saturday, May 21. This self-guided tour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. includes six distinctive gardens located on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton. There will be no lunch, boutique, or bake sale at All Saints Episcopal Church because of COVID concerns. Proceeds will support six local charities that support hunger, homelessness, literacy and/or aging.
In memororiam: ANDREW FARBMAN
The Lowcountry mourned the loss of Andrew Farbman, owner of Amigos Cafe Y Cantina in Bluffton, who was killed after he was struck by a car when walking on Spanish Wells Road on Easter Sunday.
A Hilton Head Island resident, Farbman, 62, was known for his business acumen and his friendly demeanor.
PREP FOR PRIMARIES CANDIDATES FILE FOR ELECTIONS
The races are set for the Beaufort County elections. The primaries are June 14, ahead of November’s general election.
Incumbent Sheriff P.J. Tanner will be challenged by JoJo Woodward for the Republican nomination.
