The South Carolina Department of Public Health has approved Novant Health’s Certificate of Need (CON) application to build a state-of-the-art, 50-bed hospital in Bluffton, South Carolina. This …

Chamber Celebrates Local Leaders at 2025 Chamber Ball The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce honored outstanding community members and organizations at its 2025 Chamber Ball on March 15. …

As the local housing market continues to evolve, sellers are facing increased competition. Inventory is up more than 20% compared to this time last year, prompting more conversations around pricing …

Local officials and business leaders, along with Mr. Monopoly, unveiled MONOPOLY: Hilton Head Island Edition at a media event on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 hosted at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront …

Last month my colleagues in the SC House took decisive action by passing the South Carolina Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act, (H.3201) for which I was the prime sponsor. I was gratified …

Back pain is one of the most common issues preventing people from engaging in everyday activities. Most people can find relief with time, activity modifications, physical therapy or other nonsurgical …

Matt Valentino opened the local food truck, SlapTruck!, a year ago, with the goal of owning a restaurant while prioritizing his family. Today, the small business is already wondering if it’s …

As Baby Boomers retire, the senior population increases. Aging means change in our physical abilities, in our health, in our relationships and in our socialization. Aging in place is now a common …

February is here, and with it comes some interesting trends to kick off 2025 in the Hilton Head Island real estate market. In this article, we’ll dive into the market fundamentals, examining …

Governor Henry McMaster has presented our state legislature with a robust 2025-2026 budget spending proposal, which includes a strong focus on disaster relief, education and tax cuts. The …

Shannon McKinney and the staff at Sweet Grass Salon are fun! Prior to owning Sweet Grass Salon, she lived in Athens, Georgia, but happily returned to the Hilton Head Island area where she grew up. …

When making decisions about your wealth and finances, how often do you and your spouse (or partner) work together as a team to arrive at a place where you’re both happy? Spouses report higher …

By Thomas M. Dowling Contributor Financial fraudsters are more active and successful than ever, targeting affluent individuals with increasing sophistication. While you may be savvy with …

By Dan Prud’homme Contributor The Hilton Head Island real estate market wrapped up 2024 with some interesting trends, and as we step into the new year, there’s plenty to talk …

By Mark Winn Contributor When you decide to plan your estate, if you use a revocable trust as a vehicle for transferring your assets to avoid probate, as opposed to a will alone (which …

Beaufort Memorial is continuing to expand access to care in southern Beaufort County, announcing today a key partnership with Intuitive Health and MUSC Health to establish a hybrid emergency room and …

By Dan Prud’homme Contributor The Bluffton real estate market remains resilient and dynamic as we head into December 2024. While Bluffton’s appeal is undeniable, it’s the …

By Mark Winn Contributor “Trust but verify” is a practical, reality-based point of view on how to deal with foreign powers.   Ronald Reagan made the statement well-known when he …

Primary and secondary residences and their contents can represent a large portion of someone’s assets. Financially protecting these assets starts with incorporating them into a more significant …

By Ryan ChowanskyContributorWhen I first started, I used to walk into a client’s home, listen to their ideas, throw together a rough estimate, and just figure out the details on the fly. It seemed …