The Market shelves at Bluffton Self Help are bare and 850 families will rely on the organization to feed their families this summer. On May 13th Bluffton Self Help will host “Stock The Market...
Gift Ideas For Mom
Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 14 this year - and we’ve curated some great items to show mom how much you love her. Shop these looks and gifts at our Lowcountry boutiques and shops.* *Prices change...
The Good Enough Mom
The heart-wrenching sobbing was becoming more constant—a far cry from the intermittent waves of emotion I first noticed. As I rounded the aisle in the grocery store, there she was—an adorable curly...
The Unseen: Local charitable organization, Palmetto Dunes Cares, unveils real needs of area children and families
Would it surprise you to know that there are children living on Hilton Head Island who go to bed hungry? Would you be shocked to learn that many infants born in the Lowcountry die because they lack...
A Tale of Modern Romance: Online Dating App leads to Lowcountry Dream Wedding
About seven years ago, Hayley Edwards, who was born and raised on Hilton Head Island, was working at a law firm in Columbia, S.C. Stephen Pournaras was a third-year medical student at the University...
What Is Your Superpower?
What is your superpower? In his inspiring song Jevon Daly sings, “Your power could be your muscles. Your power could be your brains. Outside we all look different. Inside we’re all the same.” He...
Home Style Guide with Connie Sewell
Are you tired of seeing your dining room empty of friends and family but full of unwanted messes? If this is typical in your home, it’s time to give yours a facelift. Freshen up your look with...
Celebrate MOM at Coligny Plaza
Spend a few hours exploring Coligny Plaza for that one-of-a-kind gift for mom this Mother’s Day! Bennali’s Coastal Wear, Haskins & Co, Fresh Produce and Island Girl offer unique & upscale...
Serious Fun: At Alliance Dance Academy, it’s about exploring the joy of dance. It’s about laying the foundations for success. And, oh yeah, it’s about having a blast doing it.
It’s hard to put into words the sheer hypersonic explosion of sound and spirit that a couple of dozen little kids can create. Their bottomless reserves of energy that can only be tapped through...
School’s Out ~ Time for Summer Camp!
Hoop-Ship Skills Camp https://www.hoopship.org/services-3-2 Hilton Head Island Rec Center Boys/Girls Price: $175 Scholarships/Financial Assistance Available June 19-21, 2023 Ages: 7-10 : 9:00 AM -...
Risky Business: LowCountry Alliance for Healthy Youth uniting community to help mitigate dangerous teen behaviors
In February 2012, LowCountry Alliance for Healthy Youth (LCAHY) was born. What started as a grassroots effort to address a local concern grew into a firmly established, federally funded coalition representing all sectors of the community including schools, parents/parent organizations, law enforcement, government, faith-based organizations, civic organizations, youth/youth organizations, social service agencies, media, health care professionals, and businesses.
Start Strong, Finish Stronger: Hilton Head Prep making waves with new junior kindergarten program
“Row, row, row your boat, Gently down the stream. Merrily merrily, merrily, merrily, Life is but a dream.” —Eliphalet Oram Lyte A dreamy early childhood song that has been caroled since the 1850s...
Daufuskie Island Dream Home: Comfortable, casual, and contemporary Haig Point haven
Architecture by H. Pearce Scott, Pearce Scott Architects
Construction by Chuck Hunter, Osprey Construction, Inc.
Interiors by Janis Campbell and Jo Ann Alatis, J and J Designs
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Lowcountry Lawyers 2023
A spotlight featuring Lowcountry Attorneys in the area
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...
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’...
Daily Cafe + Market
Longtime Hilton Head Island residents bring the Daily Café and Market to life at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
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...
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...
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...