When thinking about what to write this month, I continued to come back to a message focused on family, the Fourth and the incredible natural environment we call home. I was reminded of our …

The nervous system leans on the heart’s steady pump to fuel the blood’s pathway through the body. When a heart’s pump falters, the nerves often feel the blow. Although peripheral …

Most of us have encountered a snake at one time or another, often while doing yard work. In the Lowcountry, this is to be expected. People generally have a strong aversion to snakes and the comment …

As Bluffton continues to grow, it’s more important than ever for residents—especially those new to our community—to understand how their local government works. That’s why the …

A quiet movement of generosity is making a big difference—one box at a time. Blessing Box Project Bluffton is aimed at fighting food insecurity and supporting neighbors in need through small, …

Every year, up to 800,000 martins migrate to their breeding grounds in North America from Brazil. They fan out across the entire United States and into Canada in search of birdhouses on farms, …

“The sand is too dark, and the water is too murky; it will never work”. This exact sentence was uttered in the mid-1960s from a potential investor, a well-known, high-profile money …

A new AI-powered medical translation platform created by a longtime Hilton Head surgeon aims to solve one of American healthcare’s biggest problems: patients not understanding their own medical …

As a member of the SC House of Representatives for Beaufort and Jasper Counties, I take seriously the responsibility of keeping you informed about the work being done on your behalf in Columbia. It …

After 35 years as a personal trainer, I recently made one of the hardest moves of my professional life: I relocated my business to a new space in a new part of town. You’d think after decades …

The “dog days” of summer—marked by relentless heat, long daylight hours, and sometimes a sense of stagnation—can take a toll on mental health. The oppressive weather may lead …

Over-the-counter supplements are commonly used by dog owners to support their pet’s health, often adding beneficial ingredients, vitamins, and nutrients to a dog’s diet. One of the …

The year has been quickly passing by, and we have already found ourselves in the early summer months. We have been greeted by a fair share of rain in the early parts of June, and our local landscapes …

Beaufort Memorial was the first step toward a career in healthcare for 13 Beaufort County high school seniors, as the first-ever high school cohort graduated from the hospital’s PATH program on …

By Tracy Winslow Contributor Congratulations! You have survived the toddler years - not an easy feat. Years 4-11 are the parenting calm before the storm. By now, you have earned a false …

I began my teaching career in 1975, and with a short break from Sept ‘76 until Jan ‘78 to test out the waters as an operations analyst on Wall Street, it is the only main job I have held …

Your body is a natural regulator of heat. It responds to high temperatures by circulating blood and increasing the temperature of your skin. Excess heat is released through the skin by sweating. …

With major fundraising events completed, organizers and the people they mentor are looking to longer summer hours filled with learning, discovery, and fun at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Bluffton and …

By Paul Tollefson Contributor If you grew up in Hilton Head — or this area, for that matter — then I’m sure you have at least one good partying story from your youth, though …

Brent Cawn has completed 56 triathlons, and 140 various kinds of races since 2001: running, biking and swimming. “I’ve done a lot of multiple mile swims,” Cawn said. He swam …