By Cinda Seamon Contributor Lots of families will be going camping this summer for their vacation.   Here are a few tips to keep your trip fun and safe. Plan ahead for your park or camping visit. …

By Wendy Kushel Contributor Shea Butter helps your skin feel smooth and moisturized as it protects it from wrinkles. What exactly is Shea Butter? One of my mom’s husbands was named Shea. Are they …

By Rev. Dr. Jon Black Contributor Recently, we celebrated Father’s Day.   This reflection flows from one of my father figures.   He encouraged me to live a life enforced by the unenforceable. In …

By Barry Kaufman Contributor Is it me, or are people really into being miserable these days? Everywhere you look, it seems like someone has their dander up about something. There are people out there …

By Lisa Hostetler Brown Contributor Concern: My dad is considering creating a life estate deed. What is that and why would we choose that? Expert Advice: Life estates are often used to pass real …

By Michael Reynolds Contributor Even many long time Bluffton residents are not aware and will be surprised to learn that there are at least two graves alongside the May River in the Crystal Beach …

Written by Michael Reynolds Contributor In the 1960’s and 70’s there was a Bluffton historical sign along May River Road near the Stock Farm neighborhood that said Bluffton was settled in 1825. …

By Lisa Sulka Contributor We were busier than ever this year and so proud of the accomplishments we have made. The list is longer than this article allows, so take a peek at a few of them.     • …

As the calendar flips towards the end of the year, the joyous anticipation of the holidays isn’t merely about festivities and decorations. As a public servant and a parent, this holiday season …

By Abby Bird aka Alphadog Contributor Owners of dogs that are way too busy doing things such as digging, chewing and racing around, know that their dogs need to work. Most of us don’t have time to …

By Jake Hill Contributor It is no secret that Americans’ stress increases during the holiday season. This can lead to physical illness, depression, anxiety, and substance misuse. Financial pressure …

By Shannon Copcutt Contributor As the calendar turns to the final pages and our small town begins to shimmer with holiday lights, there’s a palpable shift in the air. It’s more than the chill of …

With this feature, we seek to capture a glimpse of what your neighbors have to say about a variety of topics, issues, events - and just plain fun questions. You might find us anywhere around Bluffton …