I would love to say that I did nothing but fish over the Labor Day weekend, but the truth is I didn’t get to wet a line once. Why? Because I spent the past few days down in Tampa visiting my son …

There’s something special that happens when families come together. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a long-planned reunion, a beach week, a graduation weekend, or a rare visit where everyone …

Alzheimer’s disease can begin changing the brain years before memory loss and other symptoms become obvious. Researchers have developed blood tests that look for biological markers associated with …

Beaufort County School District has named five finalists for its 2026-27 District Teacher of the Year award, with the winner scheduled to be announced in September. The district announced the …

The door is unlocked and slightly ajar. My house looks like it was raided by a SWAT team searching for the stolen jewels from the Louvre heist. Detritus is strewn throughout the entryway, creating a …

There is no article that can prepare a person for the loss of a spouse, and this one won’t try. What follows is a smaller and more honest question. When the house you shared becomes the house you …

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can happen within a matter of minutes and is responsible for more deaths than any other single poison. Becoming educated about carbon monoxide poisoning can …

By wisely using trust law, we can create legal structures that guarantee our assets will stay in our family bloodline protected for generations. How? Let’s assume Jebidiah and Amy have three …

Palmetto Animal League’s tripod hound, Hank, is leading a life of joy and resilience. Hank arrived with an injury that ultimately required the amputation of one of his legs. While this was no minor …

In 1995, Programs for Exceptional People (PEP) began with a simple but powerful belief: Adults with intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities deserve opportunities to learn, work, build …

It may feel too early to start thinking about holiday gifts, especially when it’s still warm enough for the beach. But if you’ve ever had the idea to make a meaningful gift from family photos, …

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 …

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? …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …