Free tax preparation assistance will again be available across the Lowcountry as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, known as VITA, begins offering services to qualified residents starting …

The Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island is accepting applications for its 2026 Youth Community Service Awards, which recognize graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated significant …

Hilton Head Island’s annual celebration of Gullah heritage returns in February with a month-long series of events honoring the history, traditions and cultural contributions of the Gullah people. …

The Bluffton Township Fire District responded to a record 11,165 calls for service in 2025, marking the busiest year in the district’s history. The total surpassed the 10,799 calls handled in …

As Bluffton has rapidly grown in land area and population, growth management practices such as the annexation process have created “doughnut holes” which can cause some new residents to be unsure …

The University of South Carolina Beaufort will host a month-long series of events in February marking African American History Month and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the …

The Town of Bluffton advanced a wide range of capital projects, policy initiatives and community programs in 2025, highlighting efforts to manage growth, protect natural resources and maintain …

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and U.S. Representative Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) have urged the Department of Homeland Security to select Beaufort, South Carolina, as the location for a new U.S. Coast …

The athletics department at University of South Carolina Beaufort has entered into a new multi-year partnership with Novant Health aimed at supporting student-athletes and strengthening athletic …

Since my recent column on Bluffton’s new golf cart and specialized vehicle safety ordinance, many residents have reached out with thoughtful questions. Most focus on what South Carolina law …

A fifth-grade student at Okatie Elementary School has been selected to represent the American Heart Association as a Youth Heart Ambassador for 2026. Lily Collins will serve alongside other …

The Hilton Head Choral Society will welcome Vienna Boys Choir to the Lowcountry for two performances in Bluffton as part of its 50th anniversary season. Vienna Boys Choir, one of the world’s …

The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is accepting nominations for the 2026 Joan and Wade Webster Community Impact Award, an honor recognizing individuals who are making a meaningful difference …

The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce will highlight the region’s dining scene during the 18th annual Chamber Restaurant Week, scheduled for January 31st through February 7th, 2026. …

The Lowcountry is a magnet for residents and visitors alike. People flock here for the sweeping marshes, winding rivers, maritime forests and white-sand beaches that make Beaufort County so special. …

Disability rights advocates across South Carolina are entering the new year addressing long-standing and emerging challenges related to funding, access and broader social change. The …

Golf carts and other specialized vehicles, such as low-speed and utility terrain vehicles, are part of Bluffton’s charm. They’re how many of us get our morning coffee, visit neighbors, or enjoy …

This summer, the Beaufort Memorial Foundation welcomed its largest-ever philanthropic gift, an extraordinary $2.5 million donation from Mary McCarthy. A longtime Okatie resident, Mary’s …

LRT Company, a Charlotte-based real estate development firm, plans to break ground in December on an 83-acre mixed-use project adjacent to Coastal Carolina Hospital, marking one of the largest new …

Staff, golfers and local authorities teamed up November 22nd to help a stranded manatee return safely to open water after it became beached near the ninth hole at Crescent Pointe Golf Club. The …