By Jennifer C. Wolfe Contributor The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration and connection. From lavish feasts to late-night parties, the festive period can be a whirlwind of activity …

By Justin Jarrett Contributor The rising depth and level of competition among the Lowcountry’s growing number of wrestling programs was on display at the second annual Lowcountry …

By Dr. Kenneth Horup Contributor It’s that time of year again. The weather is getting colder, the Christmas lights are wrapped around the trees, and we are all gearing up to see our …

By Wendy Kushel Contributor Self-belief, confidence and self-knowledge go hand in hand. But let’s be honest—it’s not always easy to possess all three at once. In …

December 21 Golf Cart Christmas Parade – Join us for Lot 9 Brewing Co’s 4th Annual Golf Cart Christmas Parade—the jolliest event of the season! Saturday at 5:30PM. Bring your …

By Glenda Harris Contributor Looking for a natural and free-roaming type of “zoo” experience? Consider heading west into middle Georgia for a different kind of getaway. This …

By Rosemary Staples Contributor January 5 is National Bird Day, celebrated annually to promote appreciation for our high-flying friends. With our focus now on the New Year, what better bird …

By Edwina Hoyle Contributor   In 2025, the United States Marine Corps will celebrate its 250th Anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the Parris Island Museum. Lowcountry …

By Leslie Rohland Contributor As Christmas approaches, many families in the Lowcountry look forward to festive gatherings, good food and cherished traditions. One beloved custom, the Feast …

By Nick Martin Contributor When planning for retirement, it has long been known that taxation is one of many associated mazes. Just like the labyrinth of legend, tax law is constantly …

By Collins Doughtie Contributor Whenever that day comes when I go on to that next inevitable plane of existence, my family is going to have a hard time finding pictures of me should they …

By Dr. Jean Harris Contributor     An 18-hole round of golf takes about 4 to 4 ½ hours, and yet if you shoot a 90, you are probably over the ball about 45 minutes during …

By Paul Tollefson Contributor Bluffton has always been an outdoorsman’s dream. From the endless creeks of the May and Colleton Rivers to the thousands upon thousands of acres of …

By Ryan Chowansky Contributor Dads are full of good jokes and great quotes. Life is full of paradoxes. Recently, my father dropped a great quote and paradox. One that I never really thought …

By Joy Ross Contributor   Lately, I have been hearing from newcomers to our area. Welcome to all, and thank you for reading.  I’m going to reiterate some tips for …

By Tracy Winslow Contributor Two in the front were having a contest as to who could “baa” the loudest. Mary and “Jophus” were arguing about holding the baby Jesus. …

By Kevin Fitzpatrick Contributor   I opened my American Express account back in 1986, and it remains, for many reasons, my preferred spending method, but that is not what this is …

Last month, the May River Girls Golf Team won their fourth State Championship in program history, as well as back-to-back. Robbin Zetrouer was the 2024 individual …

By Matthew Mastrorocco, DMD Contributor Ever wonder if the buzz around electric toothbrushes is warranted? Or question whether your manual toothbrush is outdated? If you’ve found yourself …

By Luke Frazier Contributor If you took a guess at how long Laura Van Horn had been teaching kids, just based on the energy and exuberant attitude that pours forth in a conversation with …