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If you’re on the hunt for new fun drinks and baked goods in the Bluffton area, then you’re in luck.

A new bubble tea and bakery café has quietly made its debut in Bluffton and hopes to satisfy all sweet and savory taste buds.

T Baguette & Boba, located at 321 Hope Pond Way, Suite 102, just off New Riverside Road in New River Village, officially opened its doors at the beginning of April.

The new business is quickly becoming a community favorite. According to store employees, the shop has already seen bustling weekends and afternoons, with lines forming for their signature bubble teas and baked specialties.

T Baguette & Boba is the brainchild of entrepreneur Ivy Prusinowski, who has been working at Parlour Nails located right next door for years.

Prusinowski officially decided to open a business of her own earlier this year, combining baked goods and fan-favorite boba tea.

From crispy baguette sandwiches to creamy milk teas and chewy boba pearls, T Baguette & Boba offers grab-and-go snacks or leisurely dining options.

Some of their drink items include:

They also offer boba toppings and add-ons for their drinks.

Menu items include snacks and baguette sandwiches like:

Customers can stop by in person or order online. To view their full menu, click here.

Boba tea, also referred to as bubble tea, originated in Taiwan in the 1980s and reached the United States about 10 years later when Taiwanese tea chains began popping up across the nation.

Boba is made out of water, potato starch, brown sugar and tapioca starch, which is formed into toppings for drinks, sweet treats or just as a snack, often called tapioca pearls or popping bubbles.

The word boba refers to the bite-sized, chewy tapioca pearls found in bubble milk tea, though sometimes people use it to refer to the entire drink itself.

Boba pearl drinks come in many different flavors and can be a creative way to add some fun to your beverage.

Though the grand opening celebration is still in the works, business has been booming since their soft opening back in late March.

Once an official grand opening is announced, this story will be updated.

T Baguette & Boba is open every day except Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is located at 321 Hope Pond Way, Suite 102 in Bluffton.

For more information, visit their website or Facebook page.

This story was originally published April 23, 2025 at 6:00 AM.

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On May 1, 2025, Tri Pointe Homes announced it is under contract for two land parcels in Coastal Carolina. The company plans to expand its premium lifestyle services by developing single-family homes and townhomes in Bluffton and Beaufort. The company is expecting significant growth as there has been an increased demand for homes in these areas.

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Tri Pointe Homes Plans to Grow in South Carolina

Tri Pointe Homes is one of the biggest real estate developers in the country, with their services available in 12 states. The company already has its divisions in the Central part and the East and West Coasts. The company is now expanding its Coastal Carolina division by announcing land transactions in Beaufort and Bluffton.

These new plans of land acquisition were announced officially on May 1, 2025. Doug Bauer, the CEO of the company, believes in the reputation, beauty, and location of Beaufort and South Carolina as a whole. After expanding to the Coastal Carolina division, these projects will contribute to the company’s continued growth.

Beaufort and Bluffton Project Plans by Tri Pointe Homes

Tri Pointe Homes is a premium brand that not only creates homes but also a community that complements luxury living. The expansion in Lowcountry will build on the area’s natural appeal. Single-family homes and townhomes will be constructed once the plan is approved. Below are more details on both projects.

The Beaufort project will be just six miles from downtown. Residents will have convenient access to the necessary amenities. 50 townhomes will be constructed with Lowcountry-inspired designs.

The project will be along the Highway 170 corridor. There will be connectivity to the Broad River waterfront and walkable stretches. Near this strategic project are prestigious schools like Preparatory Charter School. Also close are Cross Creek shopping mall, Savannah ports, Gulfstream, and USC Beaufort.

For Bluffton’s vibrant location, 26 single-family homes are planned. The homes are designed to offer a blend of traditional and modern elements. The community will be near the Promenade, famous for its restaurants and recreational spaces. Living here will also offer easy access to Bluffton High School, Red Cedar Elementary School, and Hilton Head Island beaches. This will make for an enriching experience.

Gray Shell, head of the Coastal Carolina division, said that demand for homes and market growth will strengthen Tri Pointe Homes’ position in the regional market. Once the approval comes and these transactions become successful, deliveries are expected from 2027. These projects will be a testimony to the combination of innovation and expertise.

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BLUFFTON, S.C. (WTOC) - Wednesday, Beaufort Memorial broke ground on its new Bluffton Community Hospital.

It’s being built at the intersection of Buckwalter and Bluffton Parkways.

The facility will hold emergency services, a surgery center, a 28-bed nursing unit and more. It will also bring 250 jobs to the area.

Beaufort Memorial has been working to bring this $103 million, 90,000 square foot hospital to Bluffton since 2019.

“When we first submitted to the state an application to build a new hospital in Bluffton, there was some pushback on that within the healthcare world,” said Russell Baxley, Beaufort Memorial’s President and CEO.

At that time, Baxley said they faced lots of opposition from neighboring hospitals. After breaking ground on Wednesday, he said he’s ready to finally move on.

“It’s been a long time coming and now we can look forward to the future,” said Baxley.

Right now, Bluffton locals have to travel far to get to a hospital. They’re looking at a about an hour drive for care in Savannah, a 20-minute drive to Hilton Head Island and about a 45-minute drive to Beaufort.

“You’ve seen the growth in the population, and so what used to be a 15-minute drive, has turned into a 30-minute drive,” said Baxley.

This hospital aims to lower those drive times, potentially saving lives.

“Some people who need to go to the hospital only have a certain amount of time,” said Bluffton Mayor Larry Toomer. “The less time you’re on the road travelling, and the quicker you can get to care, if it saves one life it’s worth it.”

Beaufort County leaders also hope this new facility will improve locals access to immediate care.

“In Beaufort County, people if they cancel an appointment, it might be six months before they can get another one,” said Alice Howard, the Chairman of Beaufort County Council.

Baxley said these are some of the biggest issues he had in mind when developing this hospital.

“Meeting the community, the growth, the patients where they are in their backyards,” said Baxley.

Baxley told WTOC he’s hoping the hospital will be fully operational by the end of 2026.

A groundbreaking was held April 2 for a Novant Health Bluffton Emergency Department and Novant Health Bluffton Health Place which is slated to open in Spring of 2026.

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Novant Health broke ground on Novant Health Bluffton Emergency Department and Novant Health Bluffton Health Place April 2 with several dignitaries and others in attendance.

Novant Health Bluffton Emergency Department and Novant Health Bluffton Health Place is a new healthcare hub designed to expand access to high-quality medical care in the growing Bluffton community. The facilities are slated to open in Spring of 2026.

The Novant Health Bluffton Emergency Department building is located off Buckwalter Parkway and the new facilities will provide residents with critical emergency and specialty healthcare services, reinforcing Novant Health’s commitment to delivering remarkable care closer to home.

“Emergencies don’t wait," Erica McEnery, MD and emergency medical director of Hilton Head Medical Center said. "Having immediate access to high-quality, board-certified emergency care in Bluffton is essential for this growing community. This facility will provide peace of mind to families, ensuring they can receive expert emergency care at all hours when they need it most.”

The new facility will allow for emergency and special care services to expand in the lowcountry.

The Novant Health Bluffton Emergency Department, which will be 10,000 square feet, will feature ten treatment rooms, including a dedicated trauma room; on-site advanced diagnostics (CT scans, X-rays, lab testing); board-certified emergency medicine physicians, skilled nurses and support staff, as well as ambulance-ready capabilities for seamless hospital transfers.

Novant Health Bluffton Health Place, located next to the Novant Health Bluffton Emergency Department, will be a 40,000-square-foot medical office building. It will offer primary care, cardiology, gastroenterology (including an outpatient GI center), a multispecialty ambulatory service center, and future expansion space to meet evolving community needs.

“This first Novant Health groundbreaking in South Carolina reaffirms our commitment to bringing world-class healthcare to Bluffton and the surrounding Lowcountry communities,” Jason Bernd, Novant Health senior vice president and president of the South Carolina Region, said. “We want residents to receive exceptional care right here at home. This project is a key component of our broader, regional healthcare expansion.”

The development will be constructed by Vannoy Contractors and will include ample on-site parking and improved traffic flow, including a new traffic signal at Buckwalter Parkway and Parkside to enhance safety.

This project, Novant officials said, is in conjunction with the ongoing development of Novant Health Bluffton Medical Center, a full-service 50-bed acute care hospital to be located less than half a mile from the new facilities. South Carolina recently approved Novant Health’s Certificate of Need application for the hospital.

The projects will also be near the future Novant Health Buckwalter Medical Plaza, an ambulatory surgery center specializing in orthopedics and featuring an imaging center and outpatient services.

“These facilities are part of a larger, wholistic vision to ensure residents have access to essential healthcare services without having to travel long distances,” said Joel Taylor, president of Hilton Head Medical Center. “Not only will this bring specialty care and ambulatory services directly to Bluffton, but it will also boost the local economy and create an estimated 1,000 valuable jobs in the community over five years.”

Novant Health is based in Winston-Salem, N.C., and is a part of a four-state integrated network of physician clinics, outpatients' centers and hospitals, according to the company's website. The network has more than 1,600 physicians and 29,000 employees at more than 640 locations.

Novant Health acquired East Cooper Medical Center in Charleston, Hilton Head Hospital in Hilton Head, and Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville and 27 associated physician clinics in February of last year.

Novant Health has also expanded its care network with the acquisition of 52 Doctors Care and 20 Progressive Physical Therapy clinics and recently opened Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Beaufort?.