A Note from Mayor Sulka: August 2022
Getting to Know Bluffton Did you ever wonder how development happens in Bluffton? How did the town grow from a one-square mile town to a 54-square mile town? What are the rules, regulations and ordinances that govern how our town is developed or not developed? How...
Wexford Castle: Family home offers grandeur, warmth, and memories
Architecture and Interiors by Group3, Construction by Sandcastle Constructors
2022 Men Behind the Business
Dave Miller Superior Services 36 Persimmon St #202, Bluffton, SC 29910 (843) 682-2665 gotosuperior.com What services does your business provide? Whole-house service solutions, AC repair, plumbing, electrical, and much more. What is your motto in business? Do what you...
We caught up with Randy Rose to find out a thing or two about a condition that plagues 15 percent of the population as they age: Hearing Loss
What typically causes hearing loss, and is it preventable? Sensorineural Hearing Loss is the most common type of hearing loss. It can be a result of aging, exposure to loud noise, injury, disease, or certain drugs. Hearing loss is preventable by protecting your...
Keeping the Wheels Spinning: How Jim Buser was able to grow his empire despite lockdowns, setbacks, and incursions from big-box juggernauts.
If you grew up in sports, odds are good you have that one coach who taught you something that stuck with you. Far more than simply showing you how to run faster, catch a ball better, or swing a bat with greater force, this mentor made sure your spirit was as ready for...
Plugged In: Is an electric vehicle in your future?
If electric cars could talk, they would tell you they feel misunderstood. And those who love them would give them a big hug and a “there, there,” while advising them to be themselves, dare to be different, and ignore the bullies. The controversy over electric vehicles...
Underground Burrito
I’ve met all kinds of people in my decade-plus chasing good eats across this region: good ones, bad ones, tall ones, short ones, and anything you can imagine in between. Around every corner is a character, especially in Old Town Bluffton, where they enjoy their quirk...
Food-court Fare with a side of Family-Friendly Fun
Train-themed Crave Station offers something for everyone
Rock and Ride: CycleBar offers empowering experiences, creative classes, and community spirit
Taking a class at CycleBar Hilton Head offers an unforgettable encounter with energy that will leave you rinsed out, inspired, and powered up. For the past six years, CycleBar Hilton Head has used this energy to overcome adversity and build a strong community whose...
Saving Fur Babies 24/7: Carolina Veterinary Critical Care offers pet care when you need it most
Carla Genther, Andrew Starmer, Dr. Katherine Hamlet, Dr. Denise Lane, Dr. Josh DuVall, Dr. Matt Tenwolde and Nicole Smith If you own a pet, then it is very likely your fur baby is as dear to you as anyone else in your family and their health just as precious. Most...
Neighborhood Stroll: Wexford
This is the first of many articles in a continuing series in CH2 & CB2 magazines highlighting neighborhoods and gated communities in the Lowcountry.
Editor’s Note: August 2022
The Outward Mindset: an Alternative to Murder Every morning after I’ve gotten my run in and taken care of whatever four-legged friends I’m nannying that week, I go about the process of getting ready for work. I generally use this drinking coffee, showering, applying...
The Modern Male’s Guide to Non-Toxic Masculinity
Take a knee, boys. We’re showing you how today’s gentledude gets by in a world that’s kind of over the whole macho schtick.
For Rick Patel, Security Blankets Are the Enemy
He just might be the busiest businessman you’ve never heard of, and that’s alright by Rick Patel. He’s much more about sharing his vision with you face-to-face than marketing a brand. “I don’t have interest in being interviewed or photographed, but if it can lead to...
Watterson Focused On Brewing Lowcountry Business Equality
Watterson elevates the entrepreneurial spirit and encourages growth of black-owned businesses through programs supported by the Lowcountry Legacy Fund. It’s a mix most businessmen have often found to be too strange a brew. For Billy Watterson, it’s a lifetime of...
Driven: The great American love story between classic cars and the men who drive them
Love drives us crazy. What draws us or makes our eyes light up and why is the great unanswerable question, whether that’s a person, a song, a place—or one particular car, made one year, in one perfect color. Muscle cars, luxury sports, collectable classics, flatbeds...
Rekindling the Fireworks: Every Tuesday, HarbourFest reminds visitors and long-time locals alike of the island’s inimitable magic.
Shannon Tanner leads the boys against the girls in a singing competition of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” on the Shelter Cove main stage while the crowd looks on and applauds with laughter. It’s an all-too-common lament, one you’ve probably shared at some point. You...
A Summer Kiss from Coastal Bliss
To show off the latest looks from Coastal Bliss in Shelter Cove Town Centre, we headed to some beautiful backdrops right here on the island. Can you tell where each shot was taken? Email your guesses to
maggie@ch2cb2magazine.com for a chance to win $100 to spend at Coastal Bliss. We will draw a name from all correct entries and announce the winner on July 20 on CH2 magazine’s instagram and Facebook pages.
A Note from Mayor McCann: July 2022
A Return to Civility As mayor, I enjoy interacting with young people. They are indeed the future. Any time I am invited to share my experiences or words of encouragement with them, I am happy to do so. Last month, I spoke at the graduation ceremonies for Heritage...
A Note from Mayor Sulka: July 2022
The Key Ingredients that Connect a Successful Startup to a Successful Town A startup and a town have more similarities than are obvious at first glance. In reality, both are in an interdependent relationship. On one hand, the town gives startups the opportunities they...
Healing Outside the Box: A guide to 10 alternative wellness therapies
Would you call a balneotherapist or try red light therapy to treat acne or psoriasis break outs? Would you trust a reflexologist or an aromatherapist to help with your asthma? Would you turn to cryotherapy or compression therapy to treat your arthritis? No matter how...
A New Dawn at COAST
Two of the island’s most iconic real estate professionals have created something entirely different, and they’re inviting the best and brightest to join them
Façade Facelift: Ways to enhance your home’s curb appeal
Your home’s curb appeal gives the first impression of what’s inside. By simply adding a few upgrades to your house, it will be easier to sell when the time comes, and in the meantime, you’ll enjoy pride of ownership. Check out these simple, low-cost curb appeal...
All By Myself: The power of solitude & stillness
Does the prospect of spending time alone fill you with dread, or do you secretly dream of running off to a deserted island? I often find myself plotting a solo escape, although you might never guess that. Friends have described me as friendly, outspoken, gregarious,...
Not Your Grandparents’ Joint Replacement
Advancements in surgery can get you from the operating room to your living room in one day or less!
Extending the Legacy: Jordan Blaine
Jordan Blaine is a born and bred Southerner who has loved the charm and beauty of the Lowcountry his entire life. While he was raised in Augusta, Georgia, his family has been coming to Hilton Head Island since before he was born. His parents moved here permanently...
2022 Meet the Doctors
Nina Paletta, MD MUSC Health – Primary Care – May River 1 Burnt Church Road Bluffton, SC 29910 (843) 985-1950 MUSChealth.org/PrimaryCare What is your specialty? My specialty is internal medicine. I trained in a rigorous, well-rounded residency program at a level 1...
Editor’s Note: July 2022
The Grass is Green Where You Water It I found myself in a lot of gardens this past month. Everything is so lush and beautiful in June as flowers bloom and vegetables come into season. My friend Charlotte was giving me a tour of hers, and I marveled at the bounty. As I...
Healthy Habit Meets ‘The Challenge’ Contestant
Local talents collaborate to break down barriers and provide clean nutrition
Remodeling Done Right
Steven W. Jeffcoat Construction, Inc. offers clients experience, integrity, expertise