All articles tagged with #hilton head island
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
A legal dispute on Hilton Head Island highlights the struggle of the Gullah Geechee community to access ancestral burial sites amid rising development and gentrification by wealthy newcomers, revealing ongoing racial and cultural tensions over land and heritage preservation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PGA TOUR
The RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links promises no cut for the field of 69 golfers, with 54 having competed at the Masters. The tournament offers 700 FedExCup points and $3.6 million for the winner. The course's unique challenges, including small greens and overhanging trees, favor shot-makers over long drivers. Favorable weather is expected, with southeasterly winds off the Atlantic Ocean.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Josephine Wright, the 94-year-old Hilton Head Island woman who fought a legal battle to keep her family’s ancestral land, has passed away. Wright's family announced her peaceful transition on January 7, surrounded by loved ones. She had been in a legal dispute with a property developer over a 1.8-acre parcel of land that had been in her husband's family since the Civil War. Media mogul Tyler Perry, who had supported Wright in her fight, expressed his sadness at her passing and had been helping her after a tree fell and damaged her home. Wright's funeral will be held on January 13 at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Hilton Head Island.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Live 5 News WCSC
Hilton Head Island will not issue permits for a new development until a property dispute between a 93-year-old woman and the developer is resolved. The ongoing battle involves a portion of land in the proposed development that both sides claim is theirs. The developer has sued the woman, alleging that her satellite dish, shed, and porch are delaying construction, while she claims the lawsuit is an attempt to force her to sell the land. Town officials are urging both parties to reach a resolution, and the dispute has gained attention from celebrities who have donated to the woman's cause.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
A 93-year-old woman, Josephine Wright, is embroiled in a legal battle over her family's land on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, with a property developer seeking to build a residential development next door. The developer filed a lawsuit claiming that Wright's structures were encroaching on their land and causing delays. Wright filed a counterclaim, accusing the developer of intimidation and harassment. The case highlights the historic expropriation of Black-owned land, and Wright hopes her fight will inspire other Black landowners to defend their property. Celebrities, including Kyrie Irving and Tyler Perry, have shown support for her cause.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WJCL News Savannah
A 69-year-old woman named Holly Jenkins was killed in an alligator attack in Spanish Wells on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County. The alligator was guarding the woman when emergency crews arrived, hindering their efforts. The incident is currently being investigated by the South Carolina Department of Resources and the Beaufort County Coroner's Office. This is the second fatal alligator attack in Beaufort County in less than a year.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
A 69-year-old woman was killed by an alligator while walking her dog in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This marks the second fatal alligator attack in Beaufort County in less than a year. The woman's body was found at the edge of a lagoon in a residential community, and emergency efforts to revive her were interrupted by an alligator guarding her. The 9-foot, 9-inch male alligator was euthanized. Fatal alligator attacks have become more common due to encroachment on their habitats, and attacks are more likely near bodies of water and when accompanied by pets.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WYFF4 Greenville
A 69-year-old woman was killed in an apparent alligator attack on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The woman, who was a resident of the Spanish Wells community, was found unresponsive at the edge of a lagoon bordering a golf course. Rescue efforts were interrupted by an alligator guarding the woman, but it was safely removed and her body was recovered. This is the second fatal alligator attack in Beaufort County in less than a year.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
A woman walking her dog in South Carolina was killed in an apparent alligator attack near a lagoon on Hilton Head Island. This marks the second fatal alligator attack in Beaufort County in less than a year. Authorities responded to the scene and safely removed the alligator before recovering the woman's body. The incident comes after a previous fatal alligator attack in the county last year, and fatal alligator attacks in South Carolina have become more frequent in recent years.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WTOC
A 69-year-old woman was found dead near a lagoon in the Spanish Wells community on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, in a possible alligator attack. Emergency efforts to recover the woman's body were interrupted by an alligator guarding it, but the gator was safely removed. This marks the second deadly alligator attack in Beaufort County in less than a year. The cause of death will be determined through an autopsy.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Live 5 News WCSC
A woman was shot in the head while trying to intervene in a dispute on Hilton Head Island, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Another woman was also injured in the fight but did not require hospitalization. The victim was taken to a hospital and is in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.