Beaufort County School District has named five finalists for its 2026-27 District Teacher of the Year award, with the winner scheduled to be announced in September. The district announced the …

There is no article that can prepare a person for the loss of a spouse, and this one won’t try. What follows is a smaller and more honest question. When the house you shared becomes the house you …

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can happen within a matter of minutes and is responsible for more deaths than any other single poison. Becoming educated about carbon monoxide poisoning can …

By wisely using trust law, we can create legal structures that guarantee our assets will stay in our family bloodline protected for generations. How? Let’s assume Jebidiah and Amy have three …

Palmetto Animal League’s tripod hound, Hank, is leading a life of joy and resilience. Hank arrived with an injury that ultimately required the amputation of one of his legs. While this was no minor …

In 1995, Programs for Exceptional People (PEP) began with a simple but powerful belief: Adults with intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities deserve opportunities to learn, work, build …

Chances are that you want to pass along some of your property, assets and wealth to your heirs. CEG Insights research finds that nearly 60% of affluent investors say living a life of significance …

We see them everywhere, from retail stores to banks to offices: the panic or duress button. I prefer to call it a “duress” button and not a “panic” button, as panic is never great in the …

Money, finances and investing can cause fear, anxiety and uncertainty for many people. While money anxiety is often associated with those who struggle financially, it is surprisingly common among …

Let’s be honest about August in the Lowcountry. It is hot. It is muggy. The heat index regularly climbs above 100. Thunderstorms build in the afternoons, hurricane season is in full swing, and the …

When was the last time you dusted off those old estate planning documents you completed when your children were still young? If you can’t remember the last time you looked over your will and power …

As summer comes to an end and a new school year approaches, many families are preparing for one of their child’s biggest milestones: starting preschool. While parents often think about school …

As the Lowcountry continues to grow, so do the opportunities and challenges facing the region. Jasper County was recently recognized as the fastest-growing county in the nation, while Beaufort County …

As our senior population continues to grow, many older adults and their families are unaware of the services and support available when life becomes more challenging. Planning ahead and understanding …

People are aware that most rescues and shelters, if not full, are certainly overcrowded. A variety of dog breeds, mixes and sizes is always available. The largest number of dogs are usually pit …

A parents’ most important job is to create a safe and secure environment for the child to grow up in. An environment where the child can learn, feel, and experience the many emotions that come with …

As students head back to school, drivers should expect more buses, pedestrians and bicyclists on the road. Here are some back-to-school driving safety tips. Think of the morning craziness when …

After more than 20 years of helping families throughout the Hilton Head and Bluffton area, I’ve learned that estate planning isn’t really about money. It’s about people. It’s about protecting …

Memory Matters, the Lowcountry’s only South Carolina-licensed provider of comprehensive dementia care programs, is expanding its COMPASS Adult Social Day and Caregiver Respite Program to Okatie …

“Man must rise above the Earth – to the top of the atmosphere and beyond – for only thus will he fully understand the world in which he lives.” – Socrates The world today is changing …