Hilton Head Island News: Papers, TV and Radio
Where Hilton Head gets its news: The Island Packet, the island’s magazines, WHHI-TV and the Savannah stations, and the local radio dial.
Hilton Head Newspapers
The newspaper of Hilton Head, Bluffton and southern Beaufort County: town council, development, schools, crime, restaurants and the weather. Most of islandpacket.com needs a subscription.
The Island Packet’s obituaries, and where else island obituaries run, are in our Hilton Head obituaries guide.
For regional news, the Savannah Morning News covers Savannah and the Georgia coast, 45 minutes from the bridges, at savannahnow.com, (912) 652-0300.
Hilton Head Magazines
14 Westbury Park Way Ste 200, Bluffton, SC 29910
The island’s long-running monthly magazine: people, dining, homes, events and island issues.
800 Main St, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
A glossy island lifestyle magazine: hidden beaches, local characters, new businesses and seasonal recipes.
Two more magazines are free around the island: CH2 (Celebrate Hilton Head), a lifestyle magazine, and La Isla, the Lowcountry’s Spanish-language magazine. For what’s on this week, see Hilton Head events.
Hilton Head TV Stations
1536 Fording Island Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
The island’s local television station, with daily news updates, community shows and island events, online as well as on air.
Hilton Head is in the Savannah TV market, so the network news comes from Savannah: WSAV (NBC, channel 3), WTOC (CBS, channel 11), WJCL (ABC, channel 22) and WTGS (Fox, channel 28). All four cover Hilton Head and Bluffton news and hurricane watches alongside Savannah. For the island itself, WHHI is the station to watch.
Hilton Head Radio Stations
The local stations are WLHH 104.9, classic hits, and WFXH 106.1, rock, which is licensed to Hilton Head. Savannah stations reach the whole island, among them 98.7 The River. In a hurricane, local radio and the Town of Hilton Head’s alerts carry evacuation orders; see hurricanes on Hilton Head.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the local newspaper on Hilton Head Island?
The Island Packet, online at islandpacket.com. It covers Hilton Head, Bluffton and southern Beaufort County. The Savannah Morning News covers the wider region.
What TV stations cover Hilton Head?
WHHI-TV is the island’s own station. The network stations come from Savannah: WSAV (NBC), WTOC (CBS), WJCL (ABC) and WTGS (Fox).
What radio stations are on Hilton Head Island?
The local stations are WLHH 104.9 (classic hits) and WFXH 106.1 (rock), and the Savannah stations reach the island.
Keep exploring
Hilton Head pets: pet stores, grooming and boarding, the Humane Association shelter and the All About Cats sanctuary, plus links for visiting with a dog.
All About Pets on Arrow Road, Hilton Head: a boutique pet store with grooming and dog and cat daycare and boarding. Hours, phone and what owners say.
Home Depot Bluffton SC, the closest Home Depot to Hilton Head Island: address, hours, the drive from the bridges and what shoppers say.
Lowes Bluffton SC, the closest Lowe's to Hilton Head Island: address, hours, the drive from the bridges and what shoppers say.
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