If you are a fisherman, then let me ask you one question. Who took you fishing for the very first time? Yep, dear old Dad! My start was so far back I was barely out of diapers before my pop threw a …

Johnny Bringas has forgotten a lot about the day his family arrived on Daufuskie Island. He couldn’t tell you what they packed in the boat or which box got carried into the house first. He …

A beautiful, uncomfortable, and often misunderstood story, found in Luke chapter 7 of Pharisee named Simon, inviting Jesus to have dinner at his home. Jesus accepts the invitation and as he settles …

“Why would I sell now? Things are going great” is a sentiment often heard from successful business owners. But that may be exactly when an owner should consider a sale. Waiting for a life event …

As we head out to the course for our next round of golf, our minds are filled with thoughts of all kinds, ranging from a swing concept that worked well last week to wondering about the speed of the …

Have you ever wondered why your hair looks smooth and shiny one day, then dry, frizzy and out of control the next? The answer often has to do with something called the cuticle. Think of your …

Ok, people. Emily Post called, and she used language that would make a grown man blush. She wanted to know what happened to basic manners. Have we become so engrossed in our phones, our …

First, a joke. Why did the tub break up with the bathroom? Because their relationship was going down the drain. Now that I got that out of my system, we need to talk about your tub. …

I have finally made peace with my skinny little legs. My mother would always say, “Your sister has the most beautifully shaped legs. Now, I have skinny, skinny legs with bunions.” She’d …

As I work with dogs of all shapes and sizes, one thing is fairly consistent based on age. Once a pup is past 6 months of age, and assuming you have done your age-appropriate obedience training, many …

My love of words began when I was very young. My parents were devoted readers who filled our home with books. I started reading at 3, something my mother reminded me of just yesterday. Growing …

The 10th annual Beaufort County Walk for Water will hold events Sept. 19 in Port Royal and Oct. 3 in Bluffton, with organizers hoping to raise $100,000 for Water Mission. Registration is free …

There is something about late summer that makes simple food taste even better. When the Lowcountry heat is still hanging on and the idea of turning on the oven feels like too much, meals can be at …

Educators at public and private schools can apply beginning Aug. 17 for funding through the 2026-27 TangerKids Grants Program offered by Tanger Outlets Hilton Head and Tanger Outlets Savannah. …

If you play golf, you will experience an occasional blow-up hole. The secret to becoming a better golfer is to minimize these disaster holes. You may be having a great round of golf, and then comes …

Lowcountry Community Church welcomed 350 teachers, administrators and other school staff members from 59 schools for its third annual School Staff Appreciation Brunch on Aug. 1. The event …

Accountability should be built into your estate plan Too many families discover the weaknesses in an estate plan when it is already too late to fix them. A sudden illness or incapacity occurs, …

ome may be secure and flowing just as you intended, but financial preparedness alone doesn’t guarantee a fulfilling retirement. According to MIT AgeLab, living well in retirement requires more than …

August is a time for students and families to reflect on the career pathways that education can help make possible. Many young people are questioning the value of higher education. National …

“May I please?” “Thank you very much. I think I will.” You never know what’s going to push you to finally give yourself permission. It might happen by accident, by choice or after …