Instant Fun: Just Add Water
When it comes to family fun, the Lowcountry’s indoor attractions make every rainy day the best day ever.
Fresh Air: Is it time for a new HVAC?
The air in your home is controlled by the HVAC system, which includes the air conditioner and heater. If you’ve stayed up to date with repair and maintenance, it’s likely your system is efficient. However, your unit could also be dated or contain low-quality parts...
Off My Chest
There’s something I want to tell you. Something I need to get off my chest. I am a breast cancer survivor. Please know, this is difficult for me to say out loud. To admit. To acknowledge. This hard-fought honor is not a medal or badge anyone seeks to earn. And yet,...
River House Reopens: Lowcountry icon gets a whole new vibe
At last, the iconic River House restaurant at Palmetto Bluff, one of the only riverfront dining options in Bluffton, has reopened its doors with an elegant and perfect presentation, highlighting the best of Lowcountry culture and cuisine. It’s an experience you must...
The Top Shots at First Tee
Meet the men behind the life skills and expert instruction that are changing children’s lives at First Tee — The Lowcountry.
June 2022: Lowcountry Attorneys
A Spotlight on Hilton Head Island and Bluffton Attorneys
‘Unofficial Mascot of Hilton Head Island’
Sea Turtles spotlighted on national television
The Family Business(es)
The ties that bind have woven one of the island’s most cherished institutions in RockFish and The Art Café.
That is a Big Deal: How a little podcast about some notorious Lowcountry residents became one of the biggest things streaming.
It’s hard to believe it’s been just under a year, but so it was that on June 7, 2021, Paul and Maggie Murdaugh were found dead. The layers of intrigue, scandal and deception that have been peeled away from this story since it broke have done so on a national stage,...
A Note from Mayor Sulka: June 2022
What Bluffton Does Best: Have Fun Together After a nearly two-year hiatus from Bluffton’s events due to the pandemic, the town wants to help bring neighbors together again to make memories. Bluffton has developed a wonderful lineup of children’s and community events...
A Note from Mayor McCann: June 2022
Storm Ready June 1 is the official start of the 2022 hurricane season, and I’m knocking on wood that any named storms will graciously pass us by again this year. But we want you to be ready and prepared if, by chance, we find ourselves dealing with storms this...
The Dad Life: Jevon Daly’s “You Kiss My Daughter” gets a re-release, with a video that’s every bit as goofy as you’re expecting.
There are certain expectations that come with fatherhood. There are the mundane ones: when a drain needs snaked, you’re going to be the one to do it; when the grass gets too long, you’re going to mow it; when an argument between kids needs to be settled, you’ll be the...
Contemplating Insulating? Upgrading your home’s insulation and attic efficiency
Every smart homeowner is looking for ways to reduce housing costs wherever possible. Unless your home is on the newer side and specially constructed to conserve energy, then you should think about adding more insulation. Upgrading insulation and attic efficiency will...
A Plan to Expand: A step-by-step strategy to add extra space at home
Are you and your spouse tired of sharing the bathroom in shifts? Has your family gained a new member? Do the kids need their own rooms? Does your kitchen feel tiny and cramped? Is it finally time for the master suite or home office you have been talking about since...
Giving “Paws” for Furry Friendships: Hilton Head Humane Association praises volunteers, recruits more
“It’s all about the animals!” said Iris, pet adopter turned volunteer and now a full-fledged employee at Hilton Head Humane Association (HHH). “Puppy dog kisses and kitty cat purrs are big rewards for even a small time well-spent building trust with a shell-shocked...
Driving into Summer: Get your young duffers out to enjoy some fresh air and friendship with First Tee – the Lowcountry this summer.
It’s been on the calendar for months, circled in ominous red pen, and yet you ignored it until it was too late. And now it’s here. The end of the school year. And the beginning of summer. Suddenly, the kids are in the house. Not just in the morning, not just on...
Editor’s Note: June 2022
A Very Barry Issue Last month, I received a letter (it was an email, but I’m old-fashioned so I’m going to call it a letter) from a fan in Bluffton. She’s a fan of CH2/CB2 magazine and more specifically, Barry Kaufman. Her “letter” went on to say how much she enjoyed...
Life Lessons from Dad
Everyone likes to pick on Dad for his jokes, funny taste in sneakers, and his obsessive control over the family thermostat. But at the end of the day, Dad is the rock of the family unit—the hard-worker who provides and hardly ever complains. In most cases, when a man...
C2 Fashion: Daddy. Daughter. Date
All fashions can be found in local boutiques on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton. Prices change and human error occurs – Please confirm all pricing with boutiques listed. Don’t forget to shop for Dad – Father’s Day is June 19!
Styled by Kaila Jeffcoat
Special thanks to Chris, Ketina and Inés Gomez, and Scott and Palmer Pritchard.
Dads, duds, and dealerships: My unexpected epiphany on the nature of fatherhood and breaking the cycle of buying crappy first cars
I wasn’t expecting to have an epiphany about the nature of fatherhood while pushing a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle out of a stranger’s driveway in rural North Charleston, but when does one expect epiphanies, anyway? My particular paternal epiphany came about as I was test...
What’s Wrong with Myrtle Beach?
Tackling Hilton Head Island’s polar opposite to find out just what exactly is wrong with a little neon and kitsch
What’s Happening in Our Neck of the Woods
The eyes of the world fell on Hilton Head Island when TODAY show came to town. Not to be immodest, but we looked pretty good.
Deep Roots, High Ambitions: Lola Campbell
Mention the name Campbell in the Lowcountry, and you are likely to hear stories—stories of Hilton Head Island’s rich history, stories of community, of kindness, generosity, and hard work. And it is upon this foundation that Omolola “Lola” Campbell, Esq. perpetuates...
Lowcountry Mompreneurs 2022
“When you have kids, making time to do what fulfills you, be it career or otherwise, is not selfish it’s self-care.” “I’ve learned that every working mom is Superwoman.” “Shout out to working moms. You’re doing your best, even when you think you’re at your worst.”
School’s Out! Time for Summer Camp: 2022
The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina June 13- July 29 ARTSHHI.COM/CAMPS Art Around the World June 13-17 Ages 6–8: 9:30am–12pm Ages 9–14: 12:30–3pm Price: $145 Join us for a fun-filled week of art as we “travel” the world and explore art from different cultures. From...
Childcare Options for Vacationing Families: When you need a vacation from your vacation
There’s an old saying: “The family that plays together stays together.” But let’s face it. Sometimes all that togetherness can be downright exhausting. Vacations are a perfect opportunity to create lasting memories with your family and spend time bonding. Plus, they...
Tips for Treating Seasonal Allergies
Article By Sandra Harley Counts, PharmD
More Zen: Namaste Spa opens second location at Marriott’s Grande Ocean Resort
Namaste Spa’s first location at Marriott’s Barony Beach Club has always been one of Hilton Head Island’s most luxurious retreats, offering clients a certain level of well-appointed service. Soon, however, islanders will be able to enjoy another location of this...
Motherless on Mother’s Day
It was a warm summer day in June, and I was high on wedding plans. With less than 48 hours until my walk down the aisle to say “I do” to the love of my life, I got the call that would shake the rafters of my soul. My mother has been gone now for more years than I knew...
It’s Time to Bite Back: Biting pests ruining your cookout? It’s time to call in Mosquito Hunters.
Have you been enjoying this cooler spring? Isn’t it pleasant to step outside, breathe in the crisp unseasonably cold air and enjoy your outdoor spaces? Enjoy it while you can—the mosquitos are coming. “We’re still in the preseason right now,” said Tino Villani, owner...