“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”
A Note from Bluffton Mayor Larry Toomer
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Get the Sleep You Deserve on a Mattress Made For You
Taylor has heard from countless customers who say the mattresses they bought from him helped with their restless sleep or aches and pains.
Ask a Veterinarian: Dr. Matt Tenwolde
For a pet owner, sometimes it can seem like your fur “kids” are sick more often than your
real ones. We caught up with Dr. Matt Tenwolde, owner of Carolina Veterinary Critical Care,
to ask when we should rush to the vet, when it’s “just diarrhea,” and to chat about some
very specific things pet owners new to the South should know.
5 Best and Worst Love Songs
Love it or hate it, February is the month of love.
Reflections on Where We Live: a Personal Account, Written with Permission From the Charles E. Fraser Estate
I’ve often wondered what would have happened to me had my family not moved to Hilton Head Island, a barely known barrier island off the coast of South Carolina, in the early summer of 1975. We left...
Maintain Your Healthy Habit at Home
New meal prep program brings healthful options to your dining table
Editor’s Note: December 2023
Linda (Hopkins) made sure our t’s were crossed and our i’s were dotted and all the terribly written submissions for our This & That page were cleaned up properly. She is one of my favorite writers; every time she contributed a piece to this magazine, it was heartfelt, deeply researched and insightful.
Chow Daddy’s: The Brand-New Vibe
The ongoing experiment in unforgettable cuisine that is chow Daddy’s finds a new home in Sea Pines.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
Festival of Trees
With Halloween “boo”-hind us and Thanksgiving just a few weeks and grocery store runs away, the holiday season is upon us. In addition to a time of cooler weather and happy get togethers,...
Remodeling Done Right
Steven W. Jeffcoat Construction, Inc. offers clients experience, integrity, expertise
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...
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...
K1 Speed: The Evolution of Fun
Meet the folks behind Bluffton’s hottest indoor attraction
Big Shoes to Fill: Woody the Clydesdale has trotted into the role of Lawton Stables ambassador with ease.
The long stretch of fence running up to the pig, goat and alpaca pens at Lawton Stables serves as sort of a greeting line. Before you can make your way over to the feed dispenser and make a few new...
Heather Price: The Community Connector
Heather Price isn’t running a typical business. For most of her life, she has been in the business of helping people and connecting folks both with each other and with resources to make their lives better.
Uno Tio’s, Dos Tio’s
The Latin fusion you love is taking over the beach.
Selling the Lowcountry: Jason Frobase, Realtor | ERA Evergreen Real Estate
“Let’s find your perfect home in the Lowcountry together!”
Nice Legs! Innovative Vein Clinic elevates confidence and improves quality of life
Innovative Vein Center, located at 176 Dermis Road in Hardeeville, is a clinic with an innovative approach to treatment. Dr. David Capallo (a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon with 35 years of experience) leads the team. He added vein surgery to his practice 15 years ago and now devotes his practice exclusively to venous disease.
The New Normal at Bannon Law Group
The husband-wife duo navigates the uncharted waters of COVID-19 to continue delivering exceptional legal representation.
Quarantine in the time of COVID-19
Just like everything in our collective “world” right now, fashion looks a little different this month. With businesses shut down and social distancing the hot new buzz word of the month, we decided to do something a little different for our May fashion spread.
Editor’s Note: February 2020
This issue covers three of my favorite topics: pets, Star Wars, and an ode to the single life. It’s a love letter to myself. Just kidding. But not kidding.
A Christmas Kitten
Most of us know what it feels like to fall in love with a special pet. For seven-year-old Katie Ferguson, that intrinsic connection between human and animal was found at Palmetto Animal League (PAL) three weeks before Christmas. Fast forward to December 25 and imagine Katie’s overwhelming joy when her family discovered a letter under Santa’s cookie plate, explaining his gift of a Christmas kitten!
When I say “FRESH, you say “HOT!”
On the night before one such national holiday, I ventured out to see Hilton Head Island’s answer to the No Doubt play at Riders Lounge. The Fresh Hots have been gaining plenty of local and regional attention for their fast tempo ska-pop-rock, fronted by the charismatic Bex, a blonde with not only a great voice for rock but also tremendous stage presence.
Any Excuse to Have a Party at Party Land
Who hasn’t had to help plan that “perfect” occasion? It could be a wedding, a holiday party or Little Timmy’s seventh birthday where nothing but the best will do. After all, “Bobby’s birthday was...