Coronavirus Omicron Updates

At least 1.1 million coronavirus cases have been reported in South Carolina, and at least 13,678 people have died of the virus since March 2020, according to state health officials. Please stay safe out there!! Social Distance, Wear a Mask if necessary, and be mindful of your surroundings! It isn’t just about your safety, but others and their families too. Read more at: https://www.islandpacket.com/news/coronavirus/article258179358.html#storylink=cpy

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SPOA Chili/Chowder Cook-Off

The Annual Chili/Chowder Cook Off has been POSTPONED! 2:00pm Sunday, March 20th Beach Club We can still use contestants and professional tasters! Email communications@shipyardhhi.com to enter your dish

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January 2022 News You Can Use

The January 2022 edition of News You Can Use is now live! You can receive our Newsletters via email, website, or in person at the Welcome Center. News You Can Use is a fun, short, and informative article that will cover important events and information. Subscribe as a Shipyard Owner to get the latest news right to your email – all  you have to do is register or sign in! Any questions or comments and suggestions contact us at communications@shipyardhhi.com Click here to view the January 2022 News You Can Use.

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Short Term Town Initiative

Town Hosting Meetings to Gather Public Input on Short-term Rentals Hilton Head Island, SC – The Town of Hilton Head Island will host several virtual public meetings to share information about the short-term rental initiative and to gather public input for development of solutions to address short-term rentals concerns. Virtual public open houses will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 3. The Town has also scheduled the following stakeholder meetings: Thursday, January 20,  from 9 to 10 a.m. with a focus on South Island residents. Thursday, …

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COVID-19 Testing

S.C. DHEC COVID-19 Testing on Hilton Head Island Moved to Crossings Park Starting Monday, January 17, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will relocate its free COVID-19 testing from Fire Station 4 on Squire Pope Road to Crossings Park, 4 Haig Point Circle on Hilton Head Island. DHEC’s drive-thru testing will take place only on Mondays between 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Those interested in being tested should enter Crossings Park at Haig Point Circle and follow the signs to the soccer field, where DHEC staff will administer the PCR (nasal swab) test. Rapid COVID-19 tests are …

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Short Term Town Initiative

As of December 15, 2021: The Town of Hilton Head Island has launched an initiative to seek solutions and address concerns related to short-term rentals. “Short-term rentals have long been a part of the Island’s hospitality industry. We know residents have concerns about their growing numbers and the impacts they may have on adjacent properties and neighborhoods. The lack of a short-term rental ordinance for the Town has led to an imbalance between residential and resort districts and the changes to some long-term single-family neighborhoods,” said Anne Cyran, Interim Comprehensive Planning Manager. “We are investigating ways to develop a fair, …

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COVID-19 Testing on HHI

Update on Free COVID-19 Testing and Vaccines on Hilton Head Island The Town of Hilton Head Island has partnered with BrightStar Care to administer free COVID-19 tests from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday at Chaplin Community Park, 11 Castnet Drive, beginning January 11, 2022. “With the current rise in COVID-19 cases, there has been an increased demand for testing,” said Tom Dunn, Emergency Manager for the Town of Hilton Head Island.  “Hosting the test site at Chaplin Community Park allows us to better accommodate traffic and the volume of people who are seeking a COVID-19 test. As …

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December 2021 News You Can Use!

The December 2021 edition of News You Can Use is back! You can receive our Newsletters via email, website, or in person at the Welcome Center. News You Can Use is a fun, short, and informative article that will cover important events and information. Subscribe as a Shipyard Owner to get the latest news right to your email – all  you have to do is register or sign in! Any questions or comments and suggestions contact us at communications@shipyardhhi.com Click here to view the December 2021 News You Can Use here!

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December Food Truck Friday

It is time for Food Truck Friday! We just wanted to remind you that we will have a food truck (Big Dog Tacos) in the Welcome Center lot from 11am- 3pm on December 10, 2021. They will accept cash or cards as payment. Click here for the menu. Hope you come out to enjoy!

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