Josephine Wright, a 94-year-old Hilton Head native who fought a legal battle with a developer to preserve her family's ancestral land, has passed away. The high-profile dispute drew support from celebrities like Snoop Dogg, Kyrie Irving, and Tyler Perry. The legal battle stemmed from a lawsuit filed by a neighboring development company, claiming encroachment on their land. Ms. Wright's legacy as a pillar of strength and commitment to justice will be remembered, and her story garnered widespread attention and support.
Tyler Perry is left heartbroken after 94-year-old great-grandmother Josephine Wright, whom he had been building a new house for, passed away before he could hand over the keys. Wright had been fighting developers who tried to force her from her Civil War era home in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Perry paid tribute to her as a 'warrior' and vowed to honor his commitment to her family. The future of Wright's home is uncertain, but some of her grandchildren have vowed to continue her fight against the developers. Perry is known for his generosity and charitable efforts, particularly in the Atlanta area.
A 42-year-old man from Rincon, Georgia, drowned on the beaches of Hilton Head over Labor Day weekend, marking the first drowning death of the year in the area. Despite efforts by physician bystanders who performed CPR, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Hilton Head Fire Rescue emphasizes the importance of having a buddy and knowing CPR, offering free classes to the public to increase preparedness in water-related emergencies.
A video captured near a restaurant in Hilton Head shows several sharks circling in the water, raising concerns about the safety of beachgoers in the area.
