Oyster Farming
History of Oyster farming that led to conservation. Oyster canneries and shucking houses were most prolific in South Carolina from 1900 to 1935. ... Keep Reading
The Bluffton Rotary Club: Service Above Self
The Bluffton Rotary Club is a vibrant collection of citizens from diverse backgrounds and professions. Their legacy of leadership helps the group ... Keep Reading
Dr. D from Bluffton High School Gets Another “A”
Why are so many families moving to Bluffton? Great climate? The abundance that the May River brings? The history and culture of the town? ... Keep Reading
Mary Alice Monroe on Lowcountry Living
Many have come to the Lowcountry and been enchanted by its golden marshes. But few have made it their mission to protect and portray this beauty ... Keep Reading
What’s Brewing In Bluffton?
A peanut butter stout and vanilla bean cream ale are just two of the concoctions crafted around town. But you wouldn’t know that or get to try ... Keep Reading
Mike Covert: Leading by Example
Big. Bearish. Benevolent. These are the words that describe Mike Covert. His personality is big—a genteel way of saying that he is quite a ... Keep Reading
A Christmas Tradition that Originates in the Lowcountry
There’s a rich, sometimes quirky history behind our holiday traditions. Most of the ones we still observe today originated in ‘Merry Olde England,’ ... Keep Reading
A Fishing Lesson
"Dad," he said with intentionality in his voice, "where did that fish come from?" I turned to see my son looking up at a trophy fish on the wall of ... Keep Reading
A Short History of R.T. Wilson, Jr. and Palmetto Bluff Plantation: Part II
This article continues the story of my grandfather, H. G. Rubert, and his life serving as private secretary to R.T. Wilson, Jr., the multi-millionaire ... Keep Reading
Ode to the Swamp
No doubt, it is easy to think we own the world and all of its hidden places, and that we may walk through the wilderness like kings and make it ... Keep Reading
Revisiting Roots with Farming
In five generations, my heritage has evolved from farming the land to shopping at Kroger. Instead of living on and working my great, great ... Keep Reading
The Shore Notes GOTTA SING!
Do you love to sing in the shower? Croon in the car? Are you a frustrated Diva? If so, then you need to explore the wonderful singing ... Keep Reading
Bluffton Back in Time
When you look around Bluffton today there are hundreds of places to shop. Everything you might wish for is there for you. The Promenade, Calhoun ... Keep Reading
A Second Chance at Life for Stephen Golis
As a seven-year-old, the world is at your fingertips. At just seven years old, Stephen Golis found out that these growing pains weren’t just ... Keep Reading
A Feast for the Senses
Music and food. Food and music. Two great things that go together (unless the music is too loud or the food is over-seasoned). There’s a link ... Keep Reading
Bluffton Music Venue Guide
Toomers’ Bluffton Seafood House 27 Dr. Mellichamp Dr. (843) 757-0380, blufftonoyster.com Captain Woody’s Bluffton 17 State of Mind ... Keep Reading
A River Party at the Sandbar
Surveying the horizon and tide table it became clear a river party should be organized. The tide was high and about to turn and, with nary a ... Keep Reading
Preserving Bluffton’s Historic Properties
In the last two decades, Bluffton has seen a great deal of growth. Just look at the new houses and buildings in the Historic District. Tabby ... Keep Reading
Are Polo Ponies Pampered Divas?
I began exploring the daily life of the athletes who play polo, in preparation for the 23rd Annual Rotary Club of Okatie Polo for Charity ... Keep Reading
Turtle Trivia
Learn more about the Loggerhead turtle. The Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta, caretta) is the most common sea turtle in U.S. coastal waters and was ... Keep Reading
Discovering the Lowcountry Maritime Forest
If you have seen the Lowcountry from the waterways, you may have been audience to some remaining maritime forest. You may have been lucky enough ... Keep Reading
Bluffton’s Veterans Day Parade
An official United States public holiday honoring all who have served in our country’s armed forces, Veterans Day is commemorated on November ... Keep Reading
General Robert E. Lee and His Celebrated War Horse, Traveller: A Lowcountry Connection
From the moment he saw the horse, General Lee took a special shine to Traveller. There was nobility there. His fine proportions and a lustrous ... Keep Reading
Life Sailing Before the Mast
The winds whipped in the North Atlantic in winter, as the Statsraad Lehmkuhl sailed from the U.S. to Norway. Captain Marcus Seidl and his ... Keep Reading
Spring Gardening Fever
Learn how to make the most of your garden this season. Another delicious springtime in the Lowcountry! Heady scents of honeysuckle, wisteria, ... Keep Reading
Winter Bomb: The Snow & Deep Freeze of 2018
The first time I saw snow was in December of 1989. Four-wheelers pulled tubes and hydro-slides attached to ski ropes. Thrilled teens sailed ... Keep Reading
History of the Irish in the Lowcountry
The Irish influence extends far beyond St. Patrick’s Day. Ever since America’s first Irish pilgrims sailed to the New World on the Mayflower, America ... Keep Reading
For the Love of God…and the Environment
My mom says she never would have guessed I would grow up to love the water. I used to scream at the top of my lungs during baths, and the kiddie pool ... Keep Reading
“To the Corners of My Mind”: Memories of a Bluffton Childhood
We all reach an age where we try so hard to remember details of lost memories. Voices and minds that could have verified truth long gone, leave ... Keep Reading
The Lowcountry Oyster Trail Comes to Bluffton
Bluffton’s iconic mollusks take center stage as part of this new culinary heritage experience. “May River oysters are close to perfection!” - Pat ... Keep Reading
Hittin’ the High Notes; The Growth of Bluffton’s Music Scene
Like Bluffton itself, the local music scene continues to grow and evolve. Bluffton has been going through major changes lately: new ... Keep Reading
The History of Hoppin’ John
A Southern dish of black-eyed peas and rice historically eaten on New Year’s Day for good luck. The first written “receipt” for Hoppin’ John ... Keep Reading
Living Large in Tiny Homes
These diminutive residences are big on style, sustainability and quality of life. I visited a Tiny Homes Show at Shelter Cove Park upon the ... Keep Reading
Blufftonians Giving Back
Meet two Blufftonians who are making a positive impact this holiday season—and throughout the year. They say it’s better to give than to receive. ... Keep Reading
Holiday Spirits Guide
Locally brewed beer, wine, mead and spirits infuse Bluffton with plenty of Lowcountry cheer. Mike and Juliana Tripka, the owners of Bee-Town Mead ... Keep Reading
The Palmetto State’s Contribution to World War I
A state with a strong martial tradition, South Carolina provided as many soldiers for service during World War I. With America’s entry into the war in ... Keep Reading
Environmental Sustainability and the Ban of Single-use Plastic Bags
If you have any connection to environmental issues in the Lowcountry, you have likely heard that Hilton Head and Beaufort County banned single-use ... Keep Reading
Bluffton Holiday Traditions
Discover a few favorite ways to celebrate Bluffton holiday traditions. We don’t have white Christmases in Bluffton. There are no jingle bells on ... Keep Reading
Bluffton Pharmacist, Jim Sauter, Honors the True Spirit of Medicine
One local pharmacist honors the true spirit of medicine, one customer at a time. Bluffton pharmacist Jim Sauter is a throwback to simpler times: ... Keep Reading
What Blufftonians Thankful For
As Thanksgiving approaches, Bluffton residents reflect on what they’re most thankful for at this time of year. Here in Bluffton, residents endured ... Keep Reading
Historic Haunted Bluffton
Discover local haunted houses that may be home to spectres and spirits from another era. The stately old Southern homes overlooking the narrow ... Keep Reading
Celebrate Bluffton’s Historic Churches
Two historic churches represent two distinct segments of Lowcountry society. This journey through the past begins just outside of Pritchardville ... Keep Reading
Polo for Charity
For years the Polo for Charity is revered as one of the highlights of the Bluffton and Hilton Head Island Fall social calendar. Fashionable or ... Keep Reading
Coral, the Undersea Farmers
Did you know that Coral is, in fact, an animal that has evolved to incorporate a garden in its own tissue? Coral doesn’t eat the plant– it simply ... Keep Reading
Longhorn Steakhouse Outlaw Ribeye Steak Recipe
They say the Longhorn Steakhouse Outlaw Ribeye is so good it is criminal. If prepared right, this juicy marbling, perfectly seasoned and ... Keep Reading
Beautiful Bluffton: A Reflection of Bluffton by the Late Andrew Peeples.
No place its size in South Carolina has inspired more praise from famous boosters than the quiet, restful little Bluffton. It is located, not on ... Keep Reading
A Guide to Community Farmers’ Markets & Certified Roadside Stands
Craving homegrown melons, vegetables, peanuts and other produce, fresh seafood, flowers, meats or prepared foods? Then pack up your reusable bags ... Keep Reading
Mary Kay Andrews’ Sand Bar Sangria Recipe
Mary Kay Andrews' Sand Bar Sangria Recipe: Way back when I was in college kid, sangria was new and exotic—like fondue. And crépes. Admittedly, I ... Keep Reading
Labor of Love: Sea Turtle Nests on Daufuskie Island
You rarely hear about sea turtles nesting on Daufuskie Island, just across the Calibogue Sound. Their beach is about four miles long, and so ... Keep Reading
Drunk on Daufuskie: Real Island Music
Island music. What the heck does that mean? Music played on an island? Toes in the sand? Reggae music? Jimmy Buffett? Yacht Rock? I think all these ... Keep Reading
