Whether you have a new puppy or have just adopted an adult dog, you’ll find that some behaviors are universal while others can differ greatly. Dogs use both their nose and mouth to explore …

Thanks to a generous mini-grant from Heaven’s Treasure Thrift Store, the JPII 8th grade Social Studies students traveled back in time—feather quills in hand! The grant funded black walnut …

The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities is now accepting applications for both the 2026–27 school year and its 2026 summer arts programs, inviting creative …

For many Lowcountry residents embracing their next adventure, the word “independence” may conjure images of doing everything alone. But aging researchers are redefining what it means to …

Keeping your Halloween safe is important and there are some scary statistics out there. Children are twice as likely to die on Halloween than any other day of the year. With more children out on the …

Heart health champions The American Heart Association honored several area schools and students for their outstanding work in the 2024–25 Kids Heart Challenge. Jennie Moore Elementary School in …

Expert Answer: Owning property in more than one state can be a wonderful way to diversify your lifestyle or investments. Maybe you enjoy summers in the mountains and winters at the beach, or perhaps …

Aiden is a caring, grateful, resilient dog. At 5 years old, his life has been anything but easy. He was found abandoned and heartbreakingly skinny, a mere shadow of the vibrant dog he is today. With …

John Paul II Catholic School is celebrating student achievement this fall, with high school juniors earning regional recognition for leadership and middle schoolers showing creativity in computer …

Most owners do not understand or differentiate between the “Wait” and “Stay” cue. In some cases they can be used in similar circumstances, but there are some subtle …

Chabad Greater Hilton Head will host free traditional services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur this fall, aiming to make the Jewish High Holidays accessible to all, regardless of financial …

Claude has spent most of his life in a shelter. He was just 2 months old when he came to Palmetto Animal League in July of 2024. That means he has spent 425 days waiting and hoping for someone to …

Sometimes the most difficult aspect of walking a dog, besides finding the most appropriate equipment, is getting the dog to pay attention to the person holding the leash. In many cases the loose …

To prepare for August’s International Friendship Day, Bluffton celebrated global unity at the fourth annual International Friendship Potluck on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Organized by Catholics …

It’s no secret that financial issues affect everyone. Among the uninitiated, it is less well-known how they impact those of us who live with disabilities. Living these realities every day …

In a moment of weakness, I bought something on the Internet late at night. It’s going to propel Hamish, my Scottish Terrier, into the 22nd century. That may sound a bit ambitious and a tad …

Expert Answer: (Hint: It might not be Johnny!) Setting up an irrevocable trust is often a smart and effective way to protect your assets from long-term care costs, especially when pre-planning for …

Back to school is a time when the family is focused on kids. But what happens to the family dog who has spent the summer playing with the kids and adults or traveling with the family? With the …

Five finalists named for Beaufort County Teacher of the Year Five classroom teachers have been named as finalists for Beaufort County’s 2025-26 District Teacher of the Year. The finalists are …