News briefs for January 10th

Glover to hold public meeting

Beaufort County Council member York Glover (District 3) will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road. Guest speaker will be 14th Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone, who will address crime-related issues including cold cases, unsolved crimes and how loved ones can assist his office and law enforcement in ensuring justice for family members who have been victims of a crime.

Residents do not need to register in advance for the meeting. For more information, please contact Glover at yglover@bcgov.net or 843-986-7395. 

County facilities closed for MLK holiday

All Beaufort County facilities, to include Convenience Centers, library branches, and Parks and Recreation facilities, will be closed Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. All facilities will resume their normal hours Tuesday, Jan. 22.

Operations at the Hilton Head Island Airport and the Beaufort County Airport on Lady’s Island will be available during the holiday.

Emergency and public safety services will be available as normal.

Workshop to explore Whitehall Park possibilities

Beaufort County is hosting a public workshop to obtain input from stakeholders on the passive recreation improvements for Whitehall Park. The workshop will be held Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Lady’s Island Middle School Lecture Theater, 30 Cougar Drive. The topic will be the transforming of the current property into a passive park. The public, local officials, adjacent property owners, and environmental organizations are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Beaufort County Passive Parks Manager Stefanie Nagid at snagid@bcgov.net or 843-255-2152.

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