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The truth is, feelings, fears, frustrations, and failures are part of being human. And once we stop treating them like they’re out to get us, we can finally start living with a little more ease, joy, and a little more freedom.
…of gathering together to celebrate community.
Folks here have a love affair with October because we love a good party, we jump at any opportunity for forced family fun, and we live for the perfect photo op.
How the Hilton Head Island tree lighting became the biggest show in town
Hop On, Hop Off, with Palmetto Breeze
Celebrating the timeless joy of a community coming together
A collection of the most fun, creative, and athletic summer camps the area has to offer.
However, it’s essential to recognize that this day can be a painful reminder of complicated emotions and challenges for some.
And cows, as anyone who has ever read “The Far Side” can tell you, are the animal kingdom’s most perfect punchline.
The future of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry remains dependent on the two biggest drivers of its past sustainability: a focus on serving the mission and strong leadership.
“I know that what I do elicits emotions,” Ramirez said. “My designs can not only make somebody’s day, but their whole event. My goal is to make people happy and heighten the excitement of the occasion.”
Island musician Gary Pratt’s journey proves he is not alone.
Say ‘aloha’ to the party pontoons that are making waves this summer
The art of relationship building requires careful planning and patience, the right skills, and a touch of artistry to create something that withstands the tests of time and weather.
Our Mission Statement: To celebrate the power of performing arts by creating a space where passionate, talented artists in our community and surrounding regions come together to bring stories to life.
The parade was created by Chantelle Rytter of Atlanta, founder of the original Atlanta Beltline Parade, which celebrated its thirteenth year in May.
Fall is essentially spring break for locals, and few places understand that like Hilton Head’s downtown, Coligny.
How James Bradford and daughter Caroline Richey took their love for rebuilding old cars to the cloud and became YouTube sensations.
A new initiative that started late this past summer will extend free classes to children of military personnel throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties.
Unfortunately, many teachers must pay for snacks out of their own pockets to provide for children who are unable or forgot to bring snacks from home. To ensure every child is ready to learn, Bluffton Self Help provides free snacks all year long to each Bluffton public school.
Upcoming projects Harvey is excited about include the 2023 Crescendo Celebration beginning Oct. 10 and culminating in the Hilton Head Lantern Parade (Nov. 18)
We’ve rounded up six of the best activities to do on the water with kids. See if your favorite made the list!
The magic of HarbourFest is real. When you stand under what used to be golden hue of the setting sun and watch it turning on cue to a deep navy blue, cuing the fireworks display, you might have to pinch yourself to believe it.
Pockets Full of Sunshine hosts annual event A happy group of 2022 Fun in the Sun for Everyone participants Since 2014, Pockets Full of Sunshine (PFS), 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, has been...
Grady Lambert just wanted to run across the country and change some lives. His run was cut short, but his mission has only just begun. Somewhere out there, a miracle happened, and we all missed it....
Pete Savarese, The Ice Cream Cone, Located in Coligny Plaza, 1 N Forest Beach Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (843) 785-4440 colignyicecreamcone.com Fatherhood is a calling, one that can sometimes...
Scott and Stephanie Skager with their children Lennon (5) and Daws (3), and Amanda and Nate Skager with their children Amelia (11) and Nathan (8). As Father’s Day approaches and we honor fathers and...
It’s a question I get asked all the time. What does it take to be a dad? The people asking me this question are all hypothetical, and in fact may be figments of my imagination, but it does...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
“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...
Step inside the surreal world of puppeteer and ventriloquist Bob Abdou and meet a few of his best dummies.
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...
Through their dedication to their culture and to each other, the Campbell family is helping tell the Gullah story, one busload at a time.
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....
In 2009, shortly after my Aunt Madeleine died, my Uncle Al wrote a letter to his (then) nine great grandchildren, which was then shared with his many nieces and nephews as well. It was a brief (he...
How Marissa Paykos and James Young turned a few acres into a new way of looking at farming.
Special events and theme nights give families even more reasons to visit the Lowcountry’s favorite family fun spot.
Seemingly festive, soulful and uplifting, the word “holiday” comes from the Old English words “hālig” meaning holy and “dæg” meaning day. But for a great many of us, the word holiday means an...
In 2009, shortly after my Aunt Madeline died, my Uncle Al Pohlig wrote a letter to his (then) nine great grandchildren, which was then shared with his many nieces and nephews as well. It was a brief (he considered 17 pages brief) history of their lives, a gift as we grew older, so that, in his words, we would “know something about us and what shaped our lives and made us the way we are.”
Uncle Al passed this summer at age 97. His goal of being the last living World War II veteran wasn’t realized, but he has left a lasting impression and a story for the ages.
This is his story, told in his voice, interpreted by me, his great-niece who grew up lucky to be surrounded by “Uncle Al,” his humor, his quirks (only buy American), and his stories.
Dr. Shane Harpham, owner of Sea Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is a board-certified pediatric dentist, diplomate for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and recent president of the South Carolina...
More than a sporting club or enchanting event location, according to its members, Legacy Oaks Preserve is, “a lifesaving venue.”