As our parents age, protecting their well-being often extends beyond healthcare and daily support. Increasingly, families are finding themselves concerned about another growing threat: financial …

Staying safe on the water requires being prepared. Start by checking the weather. Check local weather and radar. Sudden changes in the weather, such as temperature drops or increasing winds, are …

Summer has a way of filling our camera rolls almost without us noticing. Family vacations, beach sunsets, grandchildren visiting, graduations, backyard barbecues and spontaneous afternoons on the …

The Beaufort County School District will host its annual Back-to-School Expo on July 18 in Bluffton to help students and families prepare for the 2026-27 school year. The event will run from 10 …

There’s a particular kind of freedom that happens when daily life doesn’t require a car key. A neighbor catches your eye across the boardwalk, and you find yourselves walking together to the …

One of the most common, and often overlooked, estate planning challenges arises when families are blended through a second marriage. While remarriage can bring great joy and companionship, it can …

As electric bicycles and scooters become increasingly common throughout the Lowcountry, safety concerns are growing among parents, residents and law enforcement, especially as more children and …

Lawton Stables has opened a renovated Small Animal Farm on Hilton Head Island following months of construction aimed at improving conditions for animals and visitors. The new facility at 190 …

s temperatures rise and families spend more time outdoors, there are more opportunities for pets to have fun, but that can also introduce additional risks. From extreme heat and increased tick …

As the sun dropped lower over Hilton Head Island’s marshes, passengers aboard Outside Hilton Head’s Ohana settled in, scanning the water for movement. Families with young children sat beside …

Sometimes dogs can respond in two dramatically different ways with their owners. If you’re trying to analyze what’s going on in a dog’s brain, in some cases you can absolutely figure it …

Recent education announcements across Beaufort County and the Lowcountry include school leadership changes, statewide recognition, scholarship honors and career training milestones. BCSD names …

If you have lived in the Lowcountry for a while and have had a dog, you are likely aware of the fun things to do, as well as the dangers to watch and prepare for. If you have recently gotten a dog or …

A new early childhood education center is planned for Bluffton, with The Goddard School set to open its first local campus in the spring of 2027. The nationally known education franchise marked …

Let’s be honest: most people dislike photos of themselves. And yet, we keep taking selfies—sometimes because we have to, sometimes because we want to remember where we were, and sometimes because …

Moving to a new state is an exciting milestone. Whether you’re relocating for retirement, family, employment opportunities, or a better quality of life, there is no shortage of tasks competing for …

The American Legion Auxiliary, Bluffton Unit 205, has selected a group of rising high school senior girls to attend the 2026 Palmetto Girls State Program, scheduled for June 7-18 at Presbyterian …

Lately, I found myself complaining about everything. The coffee was too strong. My truck was too old. The room where I write was too hot. The list seemed endless. One day, in the middle of what …

There are two distinct types of “In-Home” care for seniors in Medicare. They are Home Health and Home Care. They sound very similar, but they very different services — especially when it comes …

One of the most important goals of estate planning is not simply transferring assets—it is preserving family harmony. After many years of helping families navigate trusts, estates, and incapacity …