My recent column, “Playing lights out,” sparked this response from an old friend, a Hall of Fame athlete in multiple sports. Dear Tom, I love being fully focused, playing in the zone, always …

Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of Hilton Head Island has received the Heritage Award from the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, an honor recognizing a nonprofit organization for lasting …

William Raveis taps Dow for growth role in Lowcountry William Raveis Real Estate has appointed Cristy Dow as strategic growth manager for its Hilton Head Island and Bluffton offices, the company …

For many people, building wealth represents years, often decades, of hard work, discipline, and sacrifice. What sometimes receives less attention is the reality that accumulated assets can also …

The Savannah Book Festival, a week of hoopla that welcomes thousands of readers and a coterie of talented authors, is an occasion not to be missed. This year, daughter Tamela, her husband Nick …

The Bluffton Flower Show will return to Old Town on March 21, bringing plant vendors, floral designers and gardening enthusiasts together for a daylong spring event at Martin Family Park. The …

The Palmetto Quilt Guild will host its 18th biennial “Welcome to Paradise” Quilt Festival from March 20-22, 2026, at the Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort ballroom. Festival hours are 10 a.m. …

The Coastal Discovery Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, will host its annual Spring Native Plant Sale on Saturday, March 28, from 10 am to 1 pm. The sale will offer more than 115 native plant …

High school students in the Beaufort County School District have earned regional recognition in the 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, a national program honoring creative work by teens. …

Spirit of Sebastian will host three events in March focused on substance abuse prevention and community support in the Lowcountry. The nonprofit will present “Prevention Starts Now” on March …

The third annual Bluffton St. Patrick’s Sunset Block Party is scheduled for Friday, March 13, at Oyster Factory Park. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and will feature live music from The Horan …

Hilton Head Christian Academy will present the musical Bright Star March 19–21 at its Performing Arts Center in Bluffton. Evening performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. March 19, 20 and 21, …

The Hilton Head Choral Society will present its spring concert, “Celebrate Renewal,” on Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, …

I realized most people are just winging life. They don’t have a plan. They are gambling on a wish and letting the day happen to them, over and over again. There’s a large difference between …

As a South Carolina attorney, I often hear the same concern from families: “We worked hard for what we have. How do we make sure it stays in our family?” The good news is that with thoughtful …

School board extends superintendent’s contract The Beaufort County School District Board of Education has extended Superintendent Frank Rodriguez’s contract for one year following his annual …

For decades, companies have promoted treatments to eliminate those dreaded dimples known as cellulite. Devices, machines, potions, and lotions have been prescribed. However, there has been little …

When families face financial hardship, the challenges often extend far beyond paying bills. Rising housing costs, unexpected medical expenses, or temporary job loss can quickly place families in …

For three weeks now, the Nancy Guthrie case has captured the nation’s attention. These types of events also cause many to question their own safety and security. Many moved to Bluffton to avoid …

As we move into the heart of the spring selling season, the Bluffton real estate market is sending a very clear signal. Inventory is not building the way it typically does this time of year, demand …