Three neighboring Lowcountry communities have been recognized as among the best places to live in South Carolina, according to a new list by Travel + Leisure. The magazine’s “11 Best …

When they served on the battlefield, we called our veterans heroes. Now is your chance to be a hero to them. No one needs to be told that our veterans are suffering. Every day the news tells us …

In 1975, America caught disco fever, and Roy Scheider (Chief Brody in “Jaws”) ad-libbed one of the greatest lines in cinematic history: “You’re gonna need a bigger …

With campaign season starting, the Town of Bluffton and Beaufort County are reminding residents and candidates of the rules for placing political signs. Regulations differ between the town limits and …

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 …

The Rotary Club of Bluffton restored oyster reefs along the May River on Aug. 16, continuing an annual project aimed at supporting the Lowcountry’s coastal ecosystem. Volunteers, working …

The Bluffton Township Fire District has earned reaccreditation as an Internationally Accredited Agency through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, placing it among a select group of …

In a critical conservation victory, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has acquired the 2,737 acre Chelsea Plantation in eastern Jasper County, placing it under a conservation easement and positioning it …

As an animal rescue professional, I have held thousands of kittens in my arms, all of them adorable, innocent, sweet – and all of them homeless. Spring and summer are incredibly busy at …

The FBI is alerting South Carolina residents about a recent spike in government impersonation scams involving callers who falsely claim to represent federal law enforcement and use spoofed FBI phone …

The University of South Carolina Beaufort is saying goodbye to its Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Eric Skipper. Skipper is leaving for Southeastern Louisiana …

The Town of Hilton Head Island will launch its beach renourishment project on Aug. 6th at Fish Haul Beach, marking the start of a multi-phase effort to replenish sand and protect the island’s …

Lowcountry Legal Volunteers (LCLV) has received a $200,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta), administered through South Atlantic Bank, to deliver 225 wills and …

For years residents of Bluffton have raised concerns over discolored tap water, blaming yellow or brown coloration on inadequate infrastructure and treatment fluctuations. Many say the water’s …

New residents to South Carolina are often surprised to discover that the state prohibits the use of red-light and speed cameras for traffic enforcement. Unlike neighboring states, South Carolina law …

In a dramatic rescue on Saturday, July 12th, a nearly 8-foot female bottlenose dolphin known as “Lucky” was freed from a shallow tidal lagoon in the Hampton Lake community and returned …

The Bluffton Township Fire District’s Community Risk Reduction Division has launched a community-wide contest to help name its newest team member—a dynamic, fire engine-inspired robot …

The Town of Bluffton will hold its municipal general election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, with voters choosing two at-large Town Council members. The seats currently held by Councilmembers Fred …

The Bluffton Township Fire District has been recognized as a Fire Safe South Carolina Community for the sixth year in a row, affirming its continued commitment to fire prevention, safety education …

Hardeeville is preparing for a transformation at Exit 8 along Interstate 95, where two major developments are planned; a sprawling residential community named Southpoint and Hardee Station, a …