Swinging into Summer: First Tee – The Lowcountry keeps the fun going long after school lets out with six weeks of summer camps
There are few organizations that can boast the kind of mission that drives First Tee – The Lowcountry. On paper, that mission is fairly straightforward. Through instruction at their Gumtree Road facility and in schools all over Beaufort County, they teach kids the...
A Note from Mayor Sulka
The Town of Bluffton Wants You! If you have ever wanted to give of your time and talent to contribute to the decisions of the town, Bluffton Town Council is currently seeking qualified applicants for appointment to its boards, commissions, and committees. This is a...
A Note from Mayor Perry
Celebrating Town Staff and Their Devotion to Public Service Our emergency responses, permit processing, site inspections, community planning, capital projects, and pathway maintenance are fine examples of services the Town of Hilton Head Island provides for the...
The Commissioning Journey
Six years ago, I sat with my husband, our eleventh-grade son, and a Marine Colonel at Truffles, having lunch to discuss taking the road less traveled. As the parents of a child interested in the military when we have no military experience, it seemed the right thing...
Coastal Carolina NICU: Delivering extra special care to premature babies and their families
A little over a year ago, Lowcountry expectant parents gained a valuable resource at Coastal Carolina Hospital, where there is now a three-bassinet Level 2 Special Care Nursery to complement maternity services. The nursery can care for preterm infants from 32 weeks’...
Project Turtle Watch, Established 1981
The 2023 sea turtle nesting season officially begins on May 1. Hilton Head Beaches have been monitored for sea turtle nesting for over 40 years. Not many sea turtle nest monitoring programs can claim to have the very first member currently on staff. Her name is Nanci...
Neighborhood Stroll: Haig Point, Daufuskie Island
Daufuskie Island is the southernmost sea island in the Carolinas. Five miles by three, it is 5,000 acres virtually untouched by man, 400 residents (give or take), three miles of uncrowded beach, two lighthouses, and one elementary school. Daufuskie is surrounded by...
Lowcountry Lawyers 2023
A spotlight featuring Lowcountry Attorneys in the area
Editor’s Note: May 2023
The CH2 crew spent a few days in late March producing a music video about inclusion with some of the students in the Jasper County School District. Read all about it on page 50 in Becca Edwards’ article, “What is Your Superpower?” Every time I think about the enormity...
Heroes on Horseback: Empowering lives one stride at a time
For thousands of years, the bond between man and animal has proven to be effective in creating an emotional, healing effect. Horses are used by physical, speech, and occupational therapists to reach their patients on a personal level through what is referred to as...
Daily Cafe + Market
Longtime Hilton Head Island residents bring the Daily Café and Market to life at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
Get Inspired! All Saints Garden Tour 2023 promises blooming good time
Enjoy seeing lovely Lowcountry gardens? Frustrated by the damage the cold snap did to your garden? Get your tickets now for the thirty-fourth annual All Saints Garden Tour on Saturday, May 20! Join us and get inspired by visiting a variety of gardens—different sizes...
Cross That Off Your Bike-It List: Island bike adventure guide Jim “Captain” Hook finishes with milestone ride
It was an easy nickname. He’s Jim Hook, and he’s the captain of the ride, so, Captain Hook it was. Being a captain of a large vacation and tourism bike ride was never part of the plan; he just loved biking, Hilton Head Island, and bringing people together. When he...
All in the Family Spotlight: The Richardson Family
The Richardson Family The Richardson Group It’s hard to imagine a Hilton Head Island without the Richardson family. When Norris and Lois Richardson moved their family to Hilton Head Island, before the bridge in 1955, they probably didn’t know the history being made or...
All in the Family Spotlight: The Baima Family
The Baima Family Skillets Cafe & Mingles on Hilton Head When Amie Baima first launched Skillets, she knew she wouldn’t be alone. The culinary side of things she had under control, as any visit there will show. But for the business side of things, she knew she...
All in the Family: Spotlighting Family-Owned Businesses in the Lowcountry
Ben and Annie Andrews Club Car of Hilton Head Ask anyone and they’ll tell you that there are challenges to working with family—knowing when to “turn it off” and leave work at work, managing relationships with co-workers knowing you’ll be sharing breakfast with them...
an iconic Trifecta: when community, address, and design-build team align with award-winning perfection
Interiors by Kelly Caron Designs, ASID, Kelly Caron
Architecture by Court Atkins Group, William Court
Construction by Reclamation by Design, Ltd., Ron and Pat Strimpfel
Landscape design by Landscape Architecture by Witmer, Jones, Keefer, LTD., Dan Keefer
Neighborhood Stroll: Moreland Village at Palmetto Bluff
At the very heart of the Lowcountry, life at Palmetto Bluff offers residents a daily renewal of the spirit. It is a community that is defined by the passions of its residents who are buoyed by deep social connections, waterway adventures, wellness practices, and love...
A Legacy of Growing Opportunity: The Greenery celebrates 50 years
Anyone at The Greenery will tell you that the company stands oak-solid on their motto: “A growing tradition.” As the landscape company celebrates its fiftieth anniversary, it is evident that The Greenery has maintained a long tradition of growing plants, trees, and...
Setting Healthy Boundaries with Family: I’m so happy you’re here. When are you leaving?
“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” Charles Dickens nailed my sentiment after a recent extended visit with my nephews. Families are funny that way. They have a way of bringing out the most profound love and the most heart-wrenching sorrows. The...
The Family that Protects Together: At Seacoast Insurance, dedicated professionalism is a family affair.
If you want to see the fun side of insurance, you have two options. Option one is to turn on the nearest television and leave it on for at least five minutes. During that time, you will probably see at least three “wacky” insurance commercials, featuring apron-clad...
Rockfish @Bomboras Bar: Family-owned destination upping its game once again
“I think we should start a family business,” said a young Taylor Whitehead, son of Rocky and Ginny Whitehead, owner/operators of Rockfish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras on Hilton Head Island. It might seem an unusual statement for a kid, but not so for this family....
Pulling a Few Strings: Bob Abdou
Step inside the surreal world of puppeteer and ventriloquist Bob Abdou and meet a few of his best dummies.
A Note from Mayor Perry
RBC Heritage Leaves Lasting Impact on the Lowcountry For 55 years, the Heritage Classic Foundation has presented a world-class golf tournament, now known as the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. Since its very beginnings, this tournament has been a jewel for our...
A Note from Mayor Sulka
eAs the yellow film of pollen dissipates and the stunning purple and pink azaleas and wisteria pop up everywhere in Bluffton, you know spring has arrived and town events are in full swing. Please mark your calendars for the following opportunities and keep posted...
The Ultimate Floor Show: KPM Flooring dazzles in new mid-island space
Nestled in a quiet, unassuming plaza just outside the hustle and bustle of Palmetto Dunes, longtime island staple, KPM Flooring, has found its new home. The long-awaited reveal of the modern showroom is fast approaching, and the lucky few who have received sneak peeks...
Lights, Camera, Curated: New Lowcountry line of fashion and homeware is born
“I’ve always had an eye for fashion,” said Kelly Caron, owner and founder of Kelly Caron Designs, ASID. “That started when I was a young girl and inspired my interest in signature fabrics, patterns and all kinds of styles and trends.” Caron eventually studied...
Building on a Heritage: Family behind Heritage Fine Jewelry carries on after spending a lifetime learning how
The first shoppers are starting to mill about the elegant tree-lined walkways of Shelter Cove Town Centre. At the waterfront park, those birds who were late for the early worm are flitting about seeing what has been left behind. In the shops, signs are being flipped...
The Campbell Family’s Shared Heritage
Through their dedication to their culture and to each other, the Campbell family is helping tell the Gullah story, one busload at a time.
Sister Style: Gigi’s Boutique sets the standard for Lowcountry style and grace
During the Great Recession, which occurred from late 2007 into 2009, most people were concerned about their investments, their mortgages, and whether they could trust their banks with their money. What most people were not doing was opening a new business. However,...