It’s a familiar experience for many Lowcountry residents. A quiet morning outdoors, with the sound of birds and breeze carrying through the air, can quickly be interrupted by the sharp roar of …

Happy spring. As we begin to get out more, we are seeing many changes in our outdoor environment. Our lawns and plants are beginning to come out of dormancy, and color and growth are returning to our …

One of the most important relationships of your life will likely be the one you share with your primary care provider (PCP). Your PCP serves as an ongoing medical resource and provides comprehensive …

The pollen is building, the flowers are blooming and outdoor activities are ramping up. From golf tournaments and fishing to yard work and trips to the beach, there is plenty to do in the Lowcountry. …

d peer education is marking a decade of impact across the Lowcountry. Teens for Healthy Youth, a program of the Lowcountry Alliance for Healthy Youth, began in 2016 as a pilot initiative at Bluffton …

Bluffton’s Mayfest will return May 9, bringing a full day of live music, food and longtime festival traditions back to Old Town following last year’s weather-shortened event. The annual …

Spring is here. Saint Patrick has left more than a few hangovers from parade celebrations, viewers of spectacular sunsets over our local saltwater rivers suffer and endure sand gnats gnawing at …

Are there hurts beyond healing? Brokenness beyond repair? Misery beyond a miracle? Sickness beyond restoration? When we find ourselves in what I call our Cemetery Season, the answer to these …

Geopolitical tensions and disruptions to global energy supply often lead to higher gas prices at the pump. Amid the current conflict in Iran, oil prices have surged to above $100 per barrel for the …

There was a time when the beaches of Hilton Head Island felt almost untouched. There were miles of shoreline where you could walk for half a day and never see another soul. The wind moved through the …

National Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16. It is a reminder to take the time to review and update your advance directives, and if you don’t have any in place, we recommend Five Wishes as a tool …

There is a curious phenomenon that plays out every day in workplaces, stores, phone calls, and parking lots—a subtle difference in how direct communication is received depending on who is speaking. …

The year was 2013, I had retired from full time public school teaching in November of 2012 and I really had no plan. I had been working in one form or another since I first started delivering papers …

I was fortunate that my parents introduced me to golf at age 11. Playing golf helped me mature into a child who had dedication, not only to golf but also to my schoolwork. I learned time management …

Day 30 Our morning safari began at 8:15, as bushbuck slipped through the undergrowth, warthogs trotted confidently across the grass, and zebras grazed in the soft early light. By 9:00 a.m., we …

Sometimes I forget I’m a complete idiot. I just go about my day doing things, blissfully unaware of the fact that I am, apparently, a complete moron. Thank goodness I have teenage daughters to …

Covenant by Jeanne Coston A newly released novel set in Savannah brings together themes of faith, friendship and personal healing through the lives of three women whose paths converge in unexpected …

Mastering Your Message: Pick Up Your Mic! We Need To Hear Your Voice! By Dr. Jonas Gadson A Lowcountry-based speaker and communication coach is set to release a new book aimed at helping readers …

A newly released novel set in Savannah brings together themes of faith, friendship and personal healing through the lives of three women whose paths converge in unexpected ways. “Covenant,” …

Social Security’s outlook continues to raise concerns. But while you may hear the program is in danger of becoming insolvent, that isn’t the case. The problem isn’t insolvency – it’s a …