The Bluffton real estate market continues to offer a unique set of signals this summer—some expected, others surprising. While many anticipated a seasonal slowdown, July’s numbers …

Housing accommodating people with disabilities is a multi-faceted issue with both barriers and opportunities. Accessibility, availability, affordability, and an alphabet soup of agencies, initials, …

Bluffton’s next municipal election is set for Tuesday, November 4th, 2025. Two Town Council seats will be on the ballot, and the filing period for candidates runs from August 8th at noon …

A loud boom shakes us from our reveries. My daughter and I stare at each other in shocked silence. The dogs start quivering in fear and whining from the explosion. I braced myself for another …

This story is the first in a series on the various aspects of living life as a person with a disability. The advancement of the social model of disability has given rise to a variety of …

For some unknown reason this brutally hot part of summer almost always has me comparing summers as I was growing up here. Front and center are “Was it this hot back then?” It seems I …

Ah, but then, there was the Fourth of July. Forget the rest of the month. The Fourth was all important, the summer version of New Year’s Eve with food, friends, and best of all, fireworks. …

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 …