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 …

Those of us who have spent any time boating, fishing, shrimping, or crabbing in the waters of the Colleton or May Rivers know that the river floor is not flat, it can go from 10 feet to thirty feet …

Hopefully everyone is enjoying the grilling weather and spending some time on their lawns before we hit the sweltering heat of the summer. Coming out of one of the dryest April’s to date, …

When the bombs fell during Operation Desert Storm back in 1991, Captain Melanie Frank was already there—aboard the USNS Comfort, a 1,000-bed floating hospital ready for chemical warfare and …

As the Speaker banged the gavel last Thursday, the Legislature officially adjourned Sine Die, Latin for “without a day,” scheduled to reconvene. This adjournment brings the first year of …

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. Many parks offer a lot to …

I admit it…I’m a sucker for soft shell crabs. I’m originally from the land of lobsters so that’s quite a mouthful of confession. It wasn’t an easy transition – we …

Expert Advice: As an elder law attorney, I often explain to clients how estate planning involves much more than just creating a will or trust. It’s also about making sure your loved ones can …

While opening day for both baseball and the community pool has come and gone, the significance of both remains, especially here in the Lowcountry. While this is also pollen season (you don’t …

The Town of Bluffton has launched Celebrating Bluffton 2025, an expanded series of community events designed to give residents more opportunities to connect with neighbors and spend time with friends …

Spring in the Lowcountry is simply spectacular and Steve Wilmot and the Heritage Classic Foundation folks do an incredible job with the tournament showcasing the amazing place we all get to call …

Happy Spring! We hope everyone is enjoying some warmer weather, as well as the outdoor activities that come along with it. As we begin to get out more we are seeing many changes in our outdoor …

Understanding a dog’s fear of thunderstorms can help how we handle it. And, if it is a new behavior, why the sudden onset of terror? Behaviorists and veterinarians think that dogs sense …

There are so many words in the dictionary that carry an undeniable “ick” factor. You know the type — the ones that sound like they were plucked from thin air, but you just know …