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Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Founded 1983 | Population 42,000 | Peak 42,000 (2024) | County Beaufort County

Top 10 Most Important Events

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1956 Bridge: Connected to mainland.
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Latest News in Hilton Head Island

May 29, 2026
She Was Born On A Former Slave Plantation And Faced Severe Poverty But Today She’s A Household Name
Long before Viola Davis became one of Hollywood’s most decorated performers, her early life was defined by extreme poverty, inst…
May 4, 2026
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Misses Out On $61,000 Over This Tough Puzzle
A Wheel of Fortune contestant saw $61,000 slip away in the Bonus Round last week, leaving fans stunned over what many called one o…
Mar 21, 2026
‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Player Misses Out On $73,000 Prize Because Of This Hard Puzzle
Things got a little wild on Wheel of Fortune Tuesday night as one contestant came dangerously close to dropping a not-so-family-fr…
May 22, 2016
Graham Thinks Trump Signifies End Republican Party
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On May 22, 2016, Senator Lindsey Graham didn’t hold back when he took aim at Donald Trump’s surgi…
May 9, 2016
Struggling Republican Bush Brings Out Big Gun his Mom
Washington, D.C. – In a bid to revive his flagging presidential campaign, Jeb Bush turned to an unlikely ally on May 9, 2016…
Apr 22, 2016
Foster Parent Fights Change After Sc Teen Denied Drivers Permit
Columbia, S.C. — A local foster parent has taken up a fight to change state rules after a teenager in her care was turned away f…

Complete Historical Timeline

1956 Transport
Bridge

Did You Know?

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Harbour Town lighthouse iconic.
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Gullah Geechee culture.
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Premier resort destination.

Famous People from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Ryan Hartman
Ice Hockey Player · Born Sep 20, 1994 · Age 31
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Sean O'Haire
Kickboxer, Mixed Martial Arts Fighter · Born Feb 25, 1971 · Died Sep 8, 2014 (age 43)
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Chris Butler
Sport Cyclist · Born Feb 16, 1988 · Age 38
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Barbara Hillary
Explorer · Born Jun 12, 1931 · Died Nov 23, 2019 (age 88)

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