As our parents age, protecting their well-being often extends beyond healthcare and daily support. Increasingly, families are finding themselves concerned about another growing threat: financial …

Staying safe on the water requires being prepared. Start by checking the weather. Check local weather and radar. Sudden changes in the weather, such as temperature drops or increasing winds, are …

The Beaufort County School District will host its annual Back-to-School Expo on July 18 in Bluffton to help students and families prepare for the 2026-27 school year. The event will run from 10 …

There’s a particular kind of freedom that happens when daily life doesn’t require a car key. A neighbor catches your eye across the boardwalk, and you find yourselves walking together to the …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Recent education announcements across Beaufort County and the Lowcountry include school leadership changes, statewide recognition, scholarship honors and career training milestones. BCSD names …

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 American Legion Auxiliary, Bluffton Unit 205, has selected a group of rising high school senior girls to attend the 2026 Palmetto Girls State Program, scheduled for June 7-18 at Presbyterian …

One of the most important goals of estate planning is not simply transferring assets—it is preserving family harmony. After many years of helping families navigate trusts, estates, and incapacity …

New principals selected for two elementary schools Beaufort County School District has named new principals for Red Cedar Elementary School and Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts for the …

As visitors prepare to leave Hilton Head Island, many are making one final stop before heading home: a food donation bin. The effort is part of Second Helpings’ Post-Vacation Food Donation …

Can a game help you live longer or live healthier? That possibility occurred to me while reading Ezekiel Emanuel’s book, “Eat Your Ice Cream.” In the book, Emanuel describes six simple wellness …

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 …

“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 …

The University of South Carolina Beaufort marked a season of achievement and transition this spring, celebrating 303 graduates at its May 1 commencement ceremony and announced the appointment of Dr. …