I fell and went boom. My appointment at BOSS Orthopedics on April 16 was at 11 a.m., and with 15 minutes to spare, I backed into a parking space opposite their front door. For the past …

This past Tuesday, I guided a relatively new member of the boating community to our waters and, in particular, to Spanish mackerel fishing. His name was Gary, and along with his friend Chuck, I …

The heat is up, and so is the anger. It is difficult to read the news or watch a social media feed without seeing some type of road rage incident in the United States. Most often, these road …

Every December, countless articles encourage investors to conduct a year-end financial review. While that’s valuable advice, the end of the year is also one of the busiest times for families and …

One of the most common, and often overlooked, estate planning challenges arises when families are blended through a second marriage. While remarriage can bring great joy and companionship, it can …

As the warmer months arrive across the Lowcountry, the short-term rental season quickly moves into full swing. In communities throughout Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, vacation properties become …

There was a time when boaters crossing Calibogue Sound might catch sight of something completely unexpected along the shoreline of Bull Island, a zebra standing beneath a palmetto tree. At first …

One of the most reassuring truths about independent living often goes unspoken: choosing this lifestyle never means choosing to go it alone. Independent living should always include the right to …

A few weeks ago, a case of Tim Tam cookies was delivered to our doorstep, sent by our former neighbor, Miss Jean. When we bought our first house on Hilton Head back in 2002, we were the first …

While national attention was fixed on what the Senate would do with South Carolina’s congressional redistricting this past month, several key pieces of legislation important for residents of our …

Every year around now, I start thinking about hurricane season. In 2016, during Hurricane Matthew, two feet of floodwater surged into my family’s longtime island home. Toxic mold soon coated …

I was at a get-together a while back and got into a conversation with a 14-year-old boy who told me he loves to fish, but because his dad wasn’t much of a fisherman, he had no place to go wet a …

“Your presence has been a steady encouragement and inspiration to all of us. Thank you for your friendship, for your leadership and for the way you have reminded us that, even across all …

In residential real estate transactions, certain documents carry more weight than others. One of the most important—yet often overlooked—is the seller disclosure. A seller disclosure is a …

The sign says it all: “Stand here to stay safe.” It was posted on the floor in the Savannah airport during COVID-19. The sign carried a ridiculous insinuation: Stand here and you will be safe. …

The marshes of the Lowcountry have always carried a quiet beauty. At first light the water lies still as glass, broken only by the slow pull of the tide and the distant cry of marsh birds rising from …

I know, I know. This column’s title might have you worried that I am heading over the ledge, but fear not. Simply put, I am just hoping it might capture your attention and get you to read what is …

Out on S.C. 462, the road to Ridgeland, there’s a place that doesn’t ask much of you. It just waits for you to notice it. Coolers Country Store has been sitting there since 1925, built by a man …

Thinking about getting a backyard pool or already have one? Here are some water safety tips for your backyard pool. Backyard pool safety measures Many cities and states require certain safety …

Looking for a salad that won’t leave you feeling hungry again in an hour? This sweet potato salad is nourishing without being heavy and works well as a standalone lunch or as a complement to an …