For many people, the word “trust” brings to mind wealthy families or complex tax planning. In reality, trusts are one of the most practical estate planning tools for ordinary families, including …

South Carolina public service workers can now apply for down payment assistance through the state’s Palmetto Heroes Program, which offers $10,000 in forgivable assistance to help qualified buyers …

A community event designed to help rescue dogs find homes will bring adoptable puppies, vendors and family-friendly activities to Moss Creek. Puppy Palooza is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, …

In 1973, on the north end of Hilton Head Island, there was a small neighborhood people called Stoney. Not Stoney Village in everyday conversation. Just Stoney. If you were from there, you didn’t …

Normally, I would never go to a stranger’s house alone. I watch enough true crime to know that’s how you end up the subject of a documentary called The Ring Camera That Knew Too Much. But the …

A community health event offering free screenings, wellness resources and family activities will take place March 21 at Oscar Frazier Community Park in Bluffton. The 5th Black Family Wellness …

A Bluffton-based jazz ensemble will perform a benefit concert next month to support youth arts programs in the Lowcountry. The Evolution Big Band, an 18-piece all-volunteer ensemble based in …

The Mary Green Chorale will present a concert celebrating French music spanning several centuries during a performance scheduled for April in Bluffton. The ensemble’s program, titled “Vive …

Telfair Museums opened a major exhibition March 13 examining the artistic legacy of Ossabaw Island and the residency programs that operated there for more than two decades. Off the Coast of …

In a quiet room filled with watercolor palettes, soft brushes and gentle encouragement, Lauren Arsenault watches as color blooms across paper. But the art unfolding here is more than paint. It is …

Wildlife art, outdoor traditions and Lowcountry cuisine will come together this month when Palmetto Bluff hosts the second annual SEWE at the Bluff. The three-day event, scheduled for March …

Shrimp is a staple in the Lowcountry, and rice bowls are a favorite way to showcase the region’s seafood. This shrimp rice bowl with mango salsa combines bright coastal flavors in a dish that is …

A spring shopping event benefiting Memory Matters is returning to Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, with participating boutiques donating a portion of sales to support programs for individuals living …

Hilton Head Dance Theatre will continue its 40th anniversary season with Terpsichore: A Retrospective, a program featuring selections from across the company’s four decades of performances. …

Artists from across the region will gather on Hilton Head Island in April for a new outdoor painting event celebrating the landscapes and coastal scenery of the Lowcountry. The Art League of …

Artwork by students from three Beaufort County high schools will be featured this spring as part of the annual High School Art Show presented by Society of Bluffton Artists. The student …

Bluffton Library Adult Programs Bluffton Branch Library • Throughout March: The Art of Quilting Exhibit, during normal library hours. • March 19, 2–4 p.m.: How to Know What’s True: How …

On March 22, golfers will gather at Hilton Head Lakes for the Spirit of Sebastian Golf Tournament. There will be scorecards, friendly competition and a classic Lowcountry spring afternoon. But …

Now that you are ready to get your first dog as a solo dog owner, it is natural to think about a dog that you saw as wonderful when you were growing up. But some breeds are better suited to …

Every winter, something interesting happens in nature. Tree branches shed their leaves, flowers disappear and the green grass turns dull. If someone had never experienced spring before, they might …