As Hurricane Erin worked its way off the coast, many in the Lowcountry were breathing a collective sigh of relief knowing that the concern for personal safety and destruction of personal property is …

Sometimes the most difficult aspect of walking a dog, besides finding the most appropriate equipment, is getting the dog to pay attention to the person holding the leash. In many cases the loose …

Our “Bubba Arthur” is a significant yet often overlooked figure in Hilton Head Island’s history. He was a positive influence and an island icon whose life and legacy deserve …

Based on Hebrews 2:14–18 In the richness of God’s divine plan, there lies a truth both humbling and deeply comforting: Jesus had to be made like us. Not just in spirit, but in flesh …

I like the constancy of tidal waters coming and going, the neap tide deceptively still, the power rush of the river Maye emptying into Calibogue Sound and beyond. I like the pungent rank of pluff mud …

Unless I am heading offshore fishing, I rarely ever fish on the weekends. Back in the day I used to fish on Saturdays and Sundays, but as more and more people started getting boats, I simply …

Lowcountry Community Church (LCC) welcomed more than 250 teachers and school staff from across the Lowcountry to its annual School Staff Appreciation Brunch on Saturday, July 26th. The event …

“The bag opens up more? Oh, no. That’s not allowed.” It’s summer in Charleston, SC, and my friend and I are in line to go see one of my favorite comedians. We have been …

Imagine the hush of dawn over the Lowcountry — the silhouettes of herons perched in the early light and the first notes of a Carolina Wren drifting through the air. Edith Inglesby’s words …

Walking is a great form of exercise, but unfortunately pedestrian injuries and fatalities remain high. All ages are vulnerable, but the largest number of pedestrian deaths occur among …

The year was 1983, and as you can imagine, there was not a lot for teenagers to do around Bluffton and Prichardville. Of course, there were no outlet malls or Walmart’s, no Putt Putt or bowling …

Housing accommodating people with disabilities is a multi-faceted issue with both barriers and opportunities. Accessibility, availability, affordability, and an alphabet soup of agencies, initials, …

Our South Carolina coast is under renewed threat from the Federal Government in the matter of offshore drilling for oil and gas. Under pressure from Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, the …

Most of us have encountered a snake at one time or another, often while doing yard work. In the Lowcountry, this is to be expected. People generally have a strong aversion to snakes and the comment …

Every year, up to 800,000 martins migrate to their breeding grounds in North America from Brazil. They fan out across the entire United States and into Canada in search of birdhouses on farms, …

“The sand is too dark, and the water is too murky; it will never work”. This exact sentence was uttered in the mid-1960s from a potential investor, a well-known, high-profile money …

Summer. For many of us it’s our favorite time of the year. And I couldn’t agree with author Kellie Elmore, well, more: “Some of the best memories are made in flip flops.” …

When I meet readers of my articles in the community, they often ask about my dogs and their history. I currently have four, ranging in age from 4 to nearly 9. The oldest is Finn, an almost …

A new AI-powered medical translation platform created by a longtime Hilton Head surgeon aims to solve one of American healthcare’s biggest problems: patients not understanding their own medical …

By Tracy Winslow Contributor Congratulations! You have survived the toddler years - not an easy feat. Years 4-11 are the parenting calm before the storm. By now, you have earned a false …