Even if you don’t fish, most of the time you think of a character like Tom Sawyer sitting on the banks of the Mississippi with a straw hat, cane pole and the sound of cicadas just a-clickin’ in …

Chances are that you want to pass along some of your property, assets and wealth to your heirs. CEG Insights research finds that nearly 60% of affluent investors say living a life of significance …

Bluffton’s real estate market continues to favor sellers, although the latest figures show buyers moving more deliberately. Inventory remains steady, contract activity is growing, and closings …

Dog owners may ask this question numerous times during their dog’s lifetime: What signals is a dog giving that make you think they may be depressed? Could it be something else that is more common? …

The Outside Foundation has appointed Ruth Brodeen as its new executive director, succeeding founding Executive Director Jean Fruh, who will retire Oct. 31 after leading the organization since 2014. …

There’s a funny thing about effort: when the stakes are high, so is the effort. Think about it. There are plenty of things we do halfway—not because we’re lazy or incapable, but because they …

It is a great honor throughout the year to represent the Jewish community of Temple Oseh Shalom in articles for the “Bluffton Sun.” I always hope that the article will be worth reading and will …

I am a newcomer to the Lowcountry. I am also an avid walker. This combination, then, has afforded me the delightful opportunity to get familiar with my new neighborhood — on foot! So if the evening …

Spinella named Hilton Head communications director The town of Hilton Head Island has named Kelly Spinella its communications and marketing director following a national search that attracted more …

Hilton Head Distillery is celebrating a decade on the island with new recipes, industry awards and plans to put a greater emphasis on aged rum and community partnerships. The distillery will …

To meet the growing need for specialized orthopaedic care throughout the region, BOSS Orthopaedics is pleased to welcome Mark P. Smith, M.D., a fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in the surgical …

You may be lucky enough to experience the gift of longevity, as many of today’s retirees are expected to reach their 90th birthday and beyond. As you enjoy this exciting phase of your life, your …

We see them everywhere, from retail stores to banks to offices: the panic or duress button. I prefer to call it a “duress” button and not a “panic” button, as panic is never great in the …

I had a useful thought the other day while playing a difficult course that was way over my head. I had just had a 7 and an 8 on two previous holes, but as I stood on the next tee, I thought: “Play …

During the funeral services for a member of the congregation I serve, I had a pleasant conversation with L. Martin Sauls III. We talked about the history of his funeral home and life during the late …