Beaufort County Council unanimously approved the Beaufort County School District’s fiscal year 2026-27 general fund budget on June 22, 2026, authorizing a $395.3 million spending plan focused on …
A newly identified species of deep-sea black coral has been named in honor of University of South Carolina Beaufort professor Dr. Mercer R. Brugler, recognizing his contributions to black coral …
Beaufort Memorial and Woda Cooper Companies have broken ground on LiveWell Terrace, a 120-unit affordable housing development planned for Bluffton. The $39 million project, located along …
While racquetball has declined in popularity nationwide, a group of competitive players in Bluffton and Hardeeville is keeping the sport alive, proving age has done little to slow them down. One …
As electric bicycles and scooters become increasingly common throughout the Lowcountry, safety concerns are growing among parents, residents and law enforcement, especially as more children and …
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 …
Lawton Stables has opened a renovated Small Animal Farm on Hilton Head Island following months of construction aimed at improving conditions for animals and visitors. The new facility at 190 …
The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry awarded $304,500 in Impact Grants to seven nonprofits and organizations during its spring 2026 grant cycle. The grants support projects and programs …
s temperatures rise and families spend more time outdoors, there are more opportunities for pets to have fun, but that can also introduce additional risks. From extreme heat and increased tick …
Moss Creek Golf Club will host the 2026 High School Girls Invitational and Mentoring Weekend from Sept. 25-27, bringing together top high school girls golfers from across South Carolina for …
As the sun dropped lower over Hilton Head Island’s marshes, passengers aboard Outside Hilton Head’s Ohana settled in, scanning the water for movement. Families with young children sat beside …
Sometimes dogs can respond in two dramatically different ways with their owners. If you’re trying to analyze what’s going on in a dog’s brain, in some cases you can absolutely figure it …
Most people spend decades planning for retirement. They contribute to a 401(k), meet with financial advisors, and work hard to build a secure financial future. But very few people are investing in …
Recent education announcements across Beaufort County and the Lowcountry include school leadership changes, statewide recognition, scholarship honors and career training milestones. BCSD names …
Piense con anticipación y mantenga la seguridad en mente, dice el Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (NAPSI)—La temporada de tormentas de verano ha llegado, pero contar con el equipo eléctrico …
Writing is much more than putting pen to paper; so is publishing. And the first doesn’t guarantee the second. But one can hope. After doing the first since I was a child and enjoying the fruits of the second for more than a few decades, I learned a valuable lesson a few weeks ago when […]
A new early childhood education center is planned for Bluffton, with The Goddard School set to open its first local campus in the spring of 2027. The nationally known education franchise marked …
The 2026 May River Shrimp Festival will return July 24-25 with two days of events highlighting seafood, live music, health and fitness as part of the Bluffton Sunset Party Series. The festival …
Memory Matters will welcome Dr. Esther Vivas, MD, of Emory University School of Medicine for a special Speaker Series event on Friday, June 26, from 1–3 p.m. at St. Gregory the Great Gathering …
Some of the best recipes are also the simplest. With just a handful of quality ingredients, a flatbread appetizer can become an impressive addition to a gathering, a casual dinner, or a summer …
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