Family Vision: When it comes to high quality care for your eyes, the Campbell clan has you covered at Optical Solutions.
Every father creates a legacy in his own way. But only a select few establish a dynasty. For Dr. Michael Campbell, Sr., a dynasty was never really the end goal. He just wanted to bring high quality vision care to the South Carolina Lowcountry in a time when options...
Fighting The Good Fight
After turning away from the insurance defense side of the legal profession, Patrick Carr founded Carr Legal Group with a passion for justice and a desire to hold the powerful accountable.
Public or Private? Choosing the best school for your child
If you are the parent of a school age or soon-to-be school age child, you have your homework cut out for you. The assignment: selecting a school. Both public and private schools offer excellent opportunities for your child to learn and grow. It’s a matter of...
Gotcha Covered:Lots of options for new roofs
If you’re in the market for a new roof, too few options will not be a problem. There are lots. New technologies and innovations now make it possible to have just about any look you desire no matter where you live. Plus, a new roof will add value to your home and...
Here Comes the Sun: Solar power, options, and how to hire an installer
Power bills are on the rise. In fact, some calculators say that in the next 10 years, we may be paying twice as much as we pay now. It is definitely a good idea to begin thinking about making the change to solar energy. Consider it this way: Currently, if you’re still...
Musicians in Bathrooms featuring Tim Reynolds: Hilton Head Choral Society Conductor/Artistic Director
What’s your sign? Aries Most underrated song that, in your opinion, should be a classic? There’s an old Noël Coward tune entitled “Sail Away” that I have always found very appealing, and a lot of folks don’t know it. Biggest compliment you’ve ever gotten from a fan?...
Insurance with a Human (and Canine) Touch
Real people. Real protection. At Seacoast Insurance, they’re flipping insurance on its head, making it all about you.
A+ Local Educators
If you ask anyone to name the person who had the biggest impact on their life, nine times out of 10, you’re going to hear about a teacher. And that’s because changing lives is the single most important unspoken part of a teacher’s job. On paper, they’re there to...
Bloodsuckers Beware: MosquitoNix has arrived to take back the outdoors from the Lowcountry’s most irritating residents.
If you’ve been here for at least one rainy season, you know that the Lowcountry is home to some of the most aggressive flying bloodsuckers known to man. Other regions may have mosquitos, but Lowcountry mosquitos have been militarized, capable of raising a welt before...
Get Your Zzzs: Waking up fresh is one smart purchase away
If buying a mattress is on your to-do list, here’s a guide to help you organize and prioritize the details. Factors to consider Support: You want a mattress that holds you in proper alignment from head to toe so you don’t wake up with a backache. Comfort: You want a...
Beyond the Classroom: Lowcountry Tutoring & Test Prep
For students who need that extra helping hand to reach their academic goals, Lowcountry Tutoring & Test Prep is head of the class.
Let’s talk to our children about sex
If you’re a parent, you’ve been there. You know … those moments when it’s time to address a topic with your child that is more “birds and bees” than you want it to be. Eek. Awkward. Maybe your child asked about a certain body part that is changing, especially during...
K1 Speed: The Evolution of Fun
Meet the folks behind Bluffton’s hottest indoor attraction
Switching Sides: How to know when it’s time for new siding and which material is right for you
Siding replacement or repair is one of the most important home improvements you’ll make as a homeowner. Choosing well will ensure that your house stays in the best condition possible. Good siding will prevent water and moisture from infiltrating your home, improve its...
Driftwood Oasis
Styled by Kaila Jeffcoat
Hair & Makeup by True Beauty by Joanna Marie
Modeled by Melina Laree and Caroline Molloy
Egan + Ella: Spring Styles for any occasion!
Afton, Mary and Heather of Egan + Ella model their newest spring arrivals in Old Town Bluffton. From music festivals to weddings, this store has options and accessories to help you standout with style.
Editor’s Note: April 2022
You’re never too old to stop learning… It has been a real treat to visit some of our local schools for this, our first Education Issue. We interviewed several local educators to get their thoughts on why they were moved to become teachers and asked them to share the...
Feeling Better, Whatever it Takes
There is more than one approach to treating pain and getting you moving and feeling your best. At CORA Physical Therapy, you’ll find all of them.
‘Ain’t Misbehavin’: Local educational consultant offers advice for shaping behaviors that lead to learning
Whether it’s your child, your puppy, or your spouse, behavior is always a verb, according to Dr. Sheryl Kaufman, aka “Dr. K,” retired principal and founder of Educational Journeys, LLC. “Behavior is communication. It’s how you handle things,” she said. “Life is all...
Breathe Easy:” With whole-home spring (air) cleaning from Air Duct SE
It’s pollen season. It’s everywhere. It’s on and in everything. Porches and cars are covered. Allergy meds are making a comeback. You can feel it in your eyes, your throat, your lungs. And so can your house. Just like your respiratory systems, your residential and...
A Parent’s Guide to Bullying
How’s this for irony? The word “bully” was first recorded in around 1530 from the Middle Dutch word “boele” or “lover,” and it was not until the 1700s that bully came to mean a “swaggering coward.” I have always defined bullying cinematically. As a kid, mean boys were...
You Are Not Alone: How the new short film “6:22” is shining a light on the invisible struggle faced by so many.
Nearly every day, you cross paths with someone who is at their lowest moments, but you’ll never know it. While presenting a brave face to the outside world, they mask a seemingly inescapable darkness within. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, there were an estimated 1.38 million suicide attempts in 2019. Of those, more than 47,000 succeeded.