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22 : Legislative Happenings Major initiatives that passed during the latest session.
38 : Waving Old Glory Allegiance Flag Supply devoted to selling high-quality American Flags.
74 : Avoid Scams Be prepared after a storm.
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44 : Wrapped in Miracles Covered in Cotton’s blankets give back.
78 : On the Water Demand increases for waterfront and beachfront properties.
24 : Mid-Island Tract Plans proposed for park on Hilton Head Island.
48 : Southern Sweetgrass Charleston Carry weaves hand-tailored baskets.
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The summer is heating up across the Lowcountry, and we are enjoying the chance to get outside and partake in the many activities in our area. We are accustomed to the sizzling temperatures, which can’t deter us from reveling in the fun events and enjoying the friendly companionship throughout our communities. In this issue we put a spotlight on some of the best products made in South Carolina. Read about a company committed to quality American flags; a blanket company that gives back to the community and two sisters who weave special sweetgrass accessories. And learn about how Lowcountry Made has become a go-to outlet for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Storm season is here, and we have got you covered with a comprehensive and updated guide to help keep you safe. We also look at ways to avoid being scammed in the aftermath of major storms. It’s an informative read. Real estate has been a hot topic for months, and the market continues to be of interest. Learn how demand has increased for waterfront and beachfront properties. Several homes on one road on Hilton Head Island have been built or remodeled by one family. We highlight the latest multi-million-dollar new build and the family business behind the quality work. The summer heat means it’s time for summer fashion. We spotlight some of our favorite looks. If you are looking for a bite to eat after a day on the water with friends and family, we offer a guide to many dock-and-dine locations in the Lowcountry. These are great spots to tie up and enjoy a savory meal and drink. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. We wish you well.
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l etter REACHING OUT TO CHILDREN AND THE COMMUNITY BY STEPHENIE PRICE As the nation continues to reel from the Uvalde, Texas mass shooting which took 21 lives, communities are asking how to prevent these tragic and traumatic incidents. These incidents are leaving families, communities and our nation fractured. As debates continue about solutions, what we know for sure is if our community’s children feel protected and advocated for, fewer young people will feel isolated which may reduce harmful actions. The Bluffton Police Department prioritizes reaching out to children and the community through these programs. • Cops as Coaches: A partnership with Beaufort County Parks and Recreation to provide officers as coaches for children’s sport programs. This is a win-win for both agencies. Officers can coach and mentor our community’s children, earn overtime and fill coaching vacancies so youth sport leagues are not reduced or cancelled. • Catch it with Cops: BPD officers have sports balls and equipment in their patrol vehicles. They are encouraged to stop and talk with young people as they patrol. These balls and equipment give officers opportunities to connect with our community’s children as well as possibly inspire them to play a sport. • Lollipop Pop Up: Bluffton officers “pop-up” at school crosswalks and pass out lollipops for arriving students to make their day a little “sweeter.” Officers speak with students, crossing guards and parents in a casual environment. • Cook out with Cops: In response to requesting neighborhoods, groups and schools to cook out for the community, officers supply the grill, food, and drink so residents have an opportunity to get to know the officers
Stephenie Price is chief of the Bluffton Police Department
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in a friendly environment. • Community Connections: Local businesses are visited as BPD officers patrol. This allows business owners and employees to get to know the officers who patrol their area. These visits also allow officers to hear concerns and get to know those who own and operate Bluffton businesses. • Town of Bluffton community events: BPD officers attend Townsponsored events such as its movie series, Jump into Summer, Slide Out of July and the Town’s inaugural Independence Day Celebration as well as traditional Bluffton events such as the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. These events give officers and residents a chance to build relationships. Additionally, the BPD hired a community mental health advocate in 2021. This mental health professional is the department’s liaison between the region’s social services organizations and law enforcement and is tasked with generating non-law enforcement solutions to cases and connecting the community with resources for families. Many times underlying issues often lead to criminal behavior. I encourage our community to also reach out to young people who seem isolated or bullied. Encourage your children to be kind to others. As Chief of Police, it is my privilege to be a part of the lives of our residents and to be a caretaker of our community’s future. There’s no greater duty than to prepare for the positive future of others. Every day we can do that by guiding our children towards the future with empathy, support and love. To be involved in the community programs, email Sgt. John DeStasio, Community Action Team at jdestasio@townofbluffton.com.
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FESTIVE DESSERTS A frozen treat such as chocolate-covered frozen bananas gets into the spirit with sprinkles. A cupcake with red, white and blue accents is a fun patriotic dessert. Or cut everybody a slice of ice cream flag cake. BACKYARD BARBECUE There’s nothing better on Independence Day than enjoying your family, spending time outdoors and cooking a savory backyard barbecue. The summer heat is upon us, so keep it simple. Start with starters such as chips and dip and then grill burgers, hot dogs, steak, grilled vegetables or corn on the cob. Cool off with sweet tea, lemonade or a cold slushie. MOVIES OUTDOORS After a day of activity, relax at night with a movie. The family can gather after dessert and enjoy movies with patriotic themes. Options for the entire family include “Glory,” “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” “National Treasure,” “Miracle” and “Hidden Figures.”
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MUSIC MEMORIES Use music to celebrate the bonds of family. Get together to write your own lyrics or try belting out traditional Independence Day favorites. Here are a few patriotic karaoke suggestions: “America the Beautiful” (Ray Charles)”; Color Me America”(Dolly Parton); “America” (Neil Diamond); and “Our Country” (John Mellencamp).
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PRIMARY VOTERS PICK CANDIDATES Incumbent P.J. Tanner defeated challenger JoJo Woodward in the Republican primary for Beaufort County Sheriff. Tanner received 62.4 percent of the vote to Woodward’s 37.6 percent. For Beaufort County Council, in District 6 Tab Tabernik defeated Mike Covert (55.9 to 44.1 percent). In District 8, Paula Brown defeated John Zmarzly (55.4 to 44.6 percent). Incumbent Mark Lawson defeated Shellie West Hodges (67 to 33 percent) in District 9. Tom Reitz defeated incumbent Stu Rodman in District 11 (66.5-33.5 percent). David Bartholomew defeated incumbent Paul Sommerville (52.5-47.5 percent) in District 2. For the District 4 seat, incumbent Alice Howard defeated Josh Scallate (53.446.6 percent). Republican Eric Erickson won the District 121 primary over Timothy Swain (72-28). Democrat Michael Rivers Sr. defeated Marvin Bowens (87.4-12.6). 18 // H I LT O N H E A D M O N T H LY. C O M
David Cadd defeated Willie Turral in the primary for auditor (67.2 to 32.8 percent). Statewide, U.S. House District 1 Rep. Nancy Mace defeated challenger Katie Arrington, garnering 52.8 percent of the vote in Beaufort County. Joe Cunningham (78.1 percent in Beaufort County) won the Democratic primary for governor. He will oppose Gov. Henry McMaster, who won the Republican primary (85 percent). S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson defeated Bluffton attorney Lauren Martel in the Republican primary (55.3-44.7 in Beaufort County). LOWCOUNTRY TOWNS AMONG FASTEST-GROWING COMMUNITIES Bluffton and Hardeeville continue to grow. The U.S. Census Bureau released its 2021 population estimates by municipality which showed the state’s population grew 1.4 percent to 5.19 million residents in 2021 over 2020.
Bluffton ranks No. 1 and Hardeeville No. 8 among the fastest-growing cities based on population. “One interesting case of population growth is Hardeeville,” said Dr. Bryan Grady, Labor Market Information Director. “That city increased its population by one seventh in a single year and is the fastest-growing municipality in the state based on percentage.” Hardeeville saw a 14.3 percent increase; Bluffton’s went up 12 percent. TOWNHOMES PROPOSED FOR BLUFFTON The town of Bluffton’s planning commission approved a preliminary development agreement for new townhomes. The proposed development, Indigo Cove Townhomes, which is at the northeast corner of Bluffton Parkway and Buck Island Road, is set for 23 acres. It will consist of 83 single-family units. Developers will next present an updated agreement to the development review committee.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND TOWN ADOPTS BUDGET Hilton Head Island Town Council approved the fiscal year 2023 consolidated budget on June 7. The $119.5 million budget will reduce property tax millage for town property owners from 28.10 mills to 23.10 mills — an 18% decrease, a news release said. The budget provides an investment of $45 million for the Town’s comprehensive Capital Improvement Program and funds the hiring of a Director of Public Safety. To view the adopted budget, visit hiltonheadislandsc.gov. MOSS CREEK COMPLETES PICKLEBALL EXPANSION The Moss Creek community expanded its racquet center with the addition of pickleball courts. Phase One of the project includes four courts, with an additional four courts planned in the next phase. The Moss Creek Racquet Center will offer a full slate of leagues, tournaments, clinics and instructional programs.
WHEELCHAIR PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HILTON HEAD ISLAND BEACHES A Town of Hilton Head Island program will make it easier for people with disabilities to access the beach with the launch of its new beach wheelchair program. Four wheelchairs are available at Islanders Beach Park in Folly Field and at Coligny Beach Park. Beachgoers may reserve a wheelchair through the Town’s website. To reserve a beach wheelchair, visit hiltonheadislandsc.gov/beach/accessibility. FILING FOR HILTON HEAD ISLAND ELECTIONS The filing period for the Town of Hilton Head Island’s general election runs from 8 a.m. Aug. 1 through 12 p.m. Aug. 15. The Nov. 8 election is to elect Town Council members for Wards 2, 4 and 5 and mayor. Filing for candidacy is at Town Hall, One Town Center Court. The Statement of Candidacy, which is required of any citizen interested in seeking an office, can be found at hiltonheadislandsc. gov/election/ and at Town Hall. Candidates
should bring a government-issued photo ID and be prepared to submit a $50 filing fee for the Office of Mayor and $35 filing fee for the Office of Town Council. CONCOURS NAMES CHIEF JUDGE John Carlson has been named chief judge for the for the 2022 Hilton Island Concours d’Elegance. He is a University of British Columbia graduate who has spent 30 years in secondary education specializing in fine art and antique automobile restoration. He is serving his 21st year as President and CEO of the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada Corporation. GAS PRICES TO INCREASE IN JULY The South Carolina Department of Revenue announced the sixth increase to the state motor fuel user fee. The increase, set to begin July 1, will increase prices $0.02 per gallon from $0.26 to $0.28 per gallon.
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Lawmakers reach deals TAX REBATES, ELECTION REFORMS HIGHLIGHT STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION BY MARK E. LETT
Sweeping election reforms —approved unanimously — by state lawmakers were part of this year’s state legislative session. State Rep. Shannon Erickson, R-Beaufort County, said the efforts of Hilton Head resident Xiaodan Li and a group of Lowcountry citizen activists was instrumental in clearing the air — and clearing a path — for members of both parties to come together around election upgrades. “Mutual respect carried the day in South Carolina,” she said. “That makes for good government, no matter where you are.” Lowcountry residents sent lawmakers hundreds of e-mails advocating improvements, and Li met with the leaders of the House and Senate to press the suggestions. Bottom line: The SC Election Reform Act “makes it easier to vote and harder to cheat,” said State Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort. Among other features, the SC election measure calls for: • Early, in-person voting before elections, available to registered voters without requiring an excuse or reason to vote early, but expected to show photo ID; • Tightened qualifications for mail-in ballots; • Expanded time for election workers to open mail-in ballots; • Elevating voter fraud to a felony. Early voting turnout proved popular in Beaufort County and statewide. Nearly 8,000 (7,858) Beaufort County voters participated in early voting ahead of the June primary election, according to the state-run SCVotes.gov. The county trailed only Horry-Myrtle Beach (11,618) and Richland-Columbia (9,346). Statewide, 100,450 voters took advantage of the early voting period that ended June 10. Among the new laws in South Carolina of special significance to Lowcountry citizens: Taxes The General Assembly approved a $14 billion spending plan that calls for reduced tax rates and rebates for many South Carolinians. The package affects about one-third of the state’s taxpayers, with some households receiving rebates of as much as $800 in the fourth quarter of this year. The Legislature also approved an immediate top income tax rate reduction to 6.5 percent from 7 percent. Veterans The Palmetto State could become even more attractive to military retirees thanks to the Legislature’s plan to exempt military retirement from state income taxes. 22 // H I LT O N H E A D M O N T H LY. C O M
The measure sailed through the House and Senate, making the South Carolina “a more competitive state for veterans to live and work,” according to the SC Department of Veterans affairs. I-95 Sen. Davis said the spending plan approved by the General Assembly will enable the state to access and “leverage” federal infrastructure funds. Lowcountry priorities include water and sewer projects and road improvements to support an array of developments in Jasper County, where development of an international port is anticipated. Davis said the Legislature’s action also clears the way for I-95 to be expanded to six lanes to Walterboro from the Georgia-South Carolina border. Work on the expansion likely will begin in late 2023, Davis said. Measures that did not pass the legislative session: Medical Marijuana An effort to legalize medical marijuana – led by Sen. Davis – died in the House when it was blocked on procedural grounds. A bill originally advanced by Davis called for permitting patients with qualifying conditions to buy and possess cannabis from licensed dispensaries. The measure did not allow for home cultivation. Davis called his measure a “very conservative version” and pledged to “resume this legislative push next year.” USC Board There were no changes to how the University of South Carolina is governed. A proposal to restructure the university’s board of trustees died in the Senate, where opponents essentially ran out the clock at the end of the session. A call for change was pushed by a group of lawmakers who considered trustees arrogant and inept. Among their complaints: the hiring and departure of a university president who lasted less than two years. Among the unhappy proponents of change was Columbia Sen. Dick Harpootlian, who said failure to restructuring meant “the university will continue to be mismanaged.” Hate Crimes The Senate declined to decide a House-passed measure to toughen penalties for criminals guilty of hate-fueled crimes. Memories of mass murders at the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston were insufficient to bring the Clementa C. Pinckney Hate Crime Bill to a vote in the Senate. The bill was named for the Rev. Pinckney, a state senator and pastor at the church, who was shot to death with eight parishioners in 2015.
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Hilton Head Town Council is getting closer to finalizing one of the island’s biggest initiatives. Recently the town council received an overview of plans proposed for the town-owned Mid-Island Tract and overall Mid-Island Initiative Area. Mayor John McCann believes the plans will “transform” the island. “This is the most exciting project we’ve ever had and definitely the biggest. Our staff and team of consultants spent hundreds of hours with residents, business owners and other stakeholders to gather input. The result is a detailed, visionary plan that will transform the center of our Island,” McCann said. The 103-acre mid-island community park, bordered by William Hilton Parkway, Dillion Road, and Union Cemetery Road, is situated in the center of the island. The town hired MKSK, a national consultant firm, to prepare plans for its Mid-Island initiative area and community park.
The preliminary community park plan includes the following, according to the town: • A n open-air market and associated vegetable garden that reflects Island heritage. • C ultivated gardens, natural gardens, and multi-use trails. • An interactive water feature, open space play areas and a community playground. • Eco-center, nature preserve, observation decks, boardwalk, and canopy walk. • Space for gatherings including weddings and small music events, a multi-use community facility and other features at the heart of the park. • Relocation of the historic St. James Baptist Church to the tract off Union Cemetery Road. • A n 18-hole disc golf course, picnic pavilions and restroom facilities are planned for the Ashmore Tract immediately adjacent to this area, across William Hilton Parkway. • Other potential highlights include bocce courts and an area to play chess.
The Mid-Island Initiative Area interim redevelopment strategy and character vision included the following themes: • Preserve and protect existing open spaces, creating an interconnected and green district. • Create a walkable district that seamlessly integrates existing development and neighborhoods. • Improve connectivity and safety, making it easier to cross William Hilton Parkway. • A ddress the condition of existing commercial shopping areas in the Mid-Island Area by considering a mix of uses and potential repositioning opportunities that balance the need for housing, commercial, office and airport supporting uses. • Create a distinct district identity that provides an overall aesthetic appearance and fits the character of the surrounding neighborhoods. • Transform the Mid-Island Area into a hub of activity for the entire Town of Hilton Head, using the new community park as a catalyst. • C onnect the new community park to other green spaces, parks, and trails.
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• E nhance the natural features of the community park site and provide nature observation opportunities. • Embrace the Gullah history and culture of the site and the island by providing needed community gathering space adjacent to the future St. James Baptist Church site. • Encourage entrepreneurial and cultural understanding in the park by providing space for an open-air market, heritage gardens, and cafe. • Ensure that the new park serves the entire community, residents and visitors. • Consider implementation phasing and broader ongoing maintenance and operations costs in the design of the park, public space and civic infrastructure. DILLON ROAD
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WIP AWARDS $111,000 IN GRANTS Women in Philanthropy awarded $91,327 from the Women in Philanthropy Endowment Fund to four Beaufort County nonprofit organizations. An additional grant of $19,725 was awarded from the Dr. Julianne Bluitt Foster Memorial Fund, established from a bequest entrusted to support Women in Philanthropy. The $25,000 grants were awarded to Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic; Low Country Legal Volunteers and The Children’s Center. Bluffton Self Help was awarded $16,325. The $19,725 grant from the Dr. Juliann Bluitt Foster Memorial Fund was awarded to Hopeful Horizons. USCB NURSING HONORS STUDENTS RAISE $1,345 FOR HOPEFUL HORIZONS Nursing Honors students at the University of South Carolina Beaufort raised $1,345 for Hopeful Horizons by holding a kickball tournament, partnering with Evolve Nutrition of Beaufort to create special drinks for the fundraiser, and conducting a GoFundMe.com campaign.
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE LOWCOUNTRY AWARDS $724,625 IN GRANTS The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry awarded $724,625 in grants to eight local nonprofit organizations. The recipients of the spring grants are Arts Center of Coastal Carolina ($37,450); Coastal Discovery Museum (up to $100,000); Friends of Caroline Hospice ($200,000); Hospice Care of the Lowcountry ($217,175); Meals-onWheels Bluffton-Hilton Head ($20,000); Multiplying Good ($15,000); University of South Carolina Beaufort ($75,000); and The Waddell Mariculture Center Fund ($60,000).
SECOND HELPINGS RECOGNIZES VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR Second Helpings, a nonprofit food rescue organization serving Beaufort, Hampton, and Jasper counties, recognized five volunteers. Bluffton Volunteer of the Year, Bob Schmidt, a truck volunteer; Hilton Head Volunteer of the Year, Dave Eppinger, the Monday Day Captain; Beaufort Volunteer of the Year, Dave Graybeal, a truck volunteer and team leader; Non-Truck Volunteer of the Year, Nancy Calhoun-Sullivan; Food Rescue Hero of the Year, Bob Zucker, who logged 434 trips to date, rescuing and delivering food to its agency partners.
LOW COUNTRY KAPPA DELTA ALUMNAE CHAPTER AND HILTON HEAD SIGMA CHI ALUMNI CHAPTER DONATE $2,194 TO CAPA OF BEAUFORT COUNTY The Second Annual Beach Walk to benefit CAPA of Beaufort County at Coligny Beach on Hilton Head Island was hosted by Low Country Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter and Hilton Head Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter. A check was presented to Charmian Hedrick, Director of Operations for CAPA, for $2,194.73. Proceeds from the walk totaling $768.68 also benefited Kappa Delta Foundation for Children.
THE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY DONATES $41,000 TO SUPPORT AREA NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS AND NURSE RETENTION The 35th Annual Hospital Auxiliary Invitation Golf Tournament held at Harbour Town and Wexford raised $65,000 for local area nursing and health care students. The Technical College of the Lowcountry Nursing program was presented a check for $15,000, and the Nursing Program at USC Beaufort was presented a check for $20,000. The Hospital Auxiliary also donated $6,000 to the
Community Foundation of the Lowcountry for the South Carolina Nurse Retention Scholarship (SCNRS) program. CAROLINA HERITAGE AWARDS $5,000 SCHOLARSHIP Mackenzie Rice, a graduate of May River High School, was awarded a $5,000 Carolina Heritage Insurance Education Foundation Scholarship. Rice plans to attend Charleston Southern University and major in elementary education. BERKELEY HALL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION AWARDS $50,000 GRANT TO BLUFFTON SELF HELP Bluffton Self Help was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation. The grant is for acquisition of computer software to be used in Bluffton Self Help’s new Path Forward case-management initiative. The Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation also approved 23 grants to 19 local non-profits in grant funding for 2022 projects. VITA TAX PROGRAM GIVES $2.6 MILLION TO LOWCOUNTRY RESIDENTS The VITA Program (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) – a collaboration between the IRS, Beaufort County Human Services Alliance and United Way of the Lowcountry – supports individuals and families with limited means, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speakers by helping accurately complete their tax returns for free. The program helped 1,797 Lowcountry residents receive more than $2.6 million in refunds this year. From February through April, a team of 49 volunteers worked more than 2,700 hours, saving eligible tax filers almost $450,000 in tax preparation fees. MEMORIAL HEALTH CONTRIBUTES $1 MILLION TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS Savannah-based Memorial Health has contributed $1 million from its Community Benefit Fund, benefiting 36 worthwhile organizations (as of Dec. 31, 2021). More than $200,000 has been given to local children’s charities. 100,000 MRES HEAD TO UKRAINE 100,000 Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) was expected to head to Ukraine recently, thanks to Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray and Councilman Mitch Mitchell. Their partnership with Marsh Hen Mill, SOPAKO, Total Quality Logistics, and World of Connections planned to bring the meals. A ship was scheduled to leave the Port of Charleston and was set to be in Ukraine by the end of June, Murray said. “Mitch and I are so grateful to SOPACKO, World of Connections, Marsh Hen Mill, and TQL,” Murray said.
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Clockwise from top: Great white egrets are photographed by Debbie Staley at Fish Haul Beach. Kristine Wheelan spotted this visitor atop an American Flag on Hilton Head Island. A starfish enjoys the beach as photographed by Susan Sanders. H AV E A N I N C R E D I B LE P H OTO TO S H A R E? W E’D LOV E TO S E E IT. SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS TO EDITOR @ HILTONHEADMONTHLY.COM
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1. HILTON HEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HIRES NEW DIRECTOR AND ADDS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE Veteran arts administrator Steven Shaiman has been named the Director of the Hilton Head International Piano Competition and HHSO Education and Community Engagement by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. He served as Senior Vice President/Director, Artist Management at Concert Artist Guild in New York City for more than 16 years. Shaiman succeeds HHIPC Director Mona Huff. Susan Hartmann was hired for the newly created position of Development Associate. She will be responsible for securing all contributed revenue and in developing long-term relationships between the Orchestra and its patrons, donors, businesses, and the community. She comes to the HHSO from the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina where she served as Development Administrator. 2. WOOF GANG OPENS ICE CREAM POP SHOP Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Palmetto recently opened an ice cream shop that is just down the walkway from its building in Bluffton. Look for Palmetto Pops, Leopolds Ice Cream cups and ice cream cookie sandwiches. There’s also Swell Doggie Gelato. A percentage of the proceeds will go to local animal shelters and rescues. Follow its Facebook page for updates. 3. HILTON HEAD RESIDENT RECOGNIZED BY MARRIOTT VACATIONS WORLDWIDE Wilma Clark, front desk lead at Marriott’s Heritage Club in Hilton Head Island, has been named a Way to Go! Diamond Honoree, the top honor in Marriott Vacations Worldwide’s global associate recognition program. She is one of seven associates across more than 120 resorts globally to receive the honor. Clark has been with Marriott’s Heritage Club for more than 32 years. 4. NEW LOWER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL HIRED AT CROSS SCHOOLS Joseph Almeida was named Lower School Principal at Cross Schools in Bluffton. His experience includes serving as a teacher, coach, and administrator in Tennessee, Brazil, Georgia and South Carolina. During his 17-year career, he has worked in public and private schools stateside and abroad.
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5. DENTAL OFFICE OPENS IN BLUFFTON Donald Wilson, DMD and Richard SuarezMurias, DDS opened May River Crossing Dental. The practice, which opened in June, is at 35 Pondberry St. in Bluffton. Dr. Wilson earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in Louisville, Ky. Dr. Suarez-Murias earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Dentistry in Baltimore, Md. 6. SIGMA CHI ADDS LOCAL CHAPTER Sigma Chi, a national college fraternity with active chapters on more than 244 college campuses and an additional 152 alumni chapters, has a local chapter, Hilton Head Sigma Chi Alumni. It has grown to more than 50 members. The group meets monthly. For more information, visit hiltonheadsigmachialumni.org
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7. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT CENTER OPENS IN BLUFFTON Southern Sky Recovery opened an outpatient treatment center in Bluffton. The facility provides treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health diagnoses. SSR utilizes dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma informed therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, and sex addiction therapy. For more information, visit them online at southernskyrecovery.com. 8. UNITED WAY OF THE LOWCOUNTRY NAMES BOARD CHAIR Carol Branch was named board chair of the United Way of the Lowcountry. Branch, a Bluffton resident, has been involved with United Way of the Lowcountry for several years. She has also served as treasurer of the Rotary Club of Bluffton and as a member of the Board of Directors for the South Carolina Youth Leadership Council. Branch spent more than two decades supporting the U.S. Intelligence Community, U.S. Defense Department and working in the private sector worldwide.
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When Katie Silva tells the story of how her business venture began, she leans heavily into the networking angle, but the heart and impact of the brand have all the poetry, purpose, and personality we’ve come to expect from anything that’s Lowcountry Made. “Lowcountry Made began creating pop-up markets during the pandemic to provide a safe platform for makers to engage with shoppers,” she said. Silva had long known it was something the community needed, and her downtime during COVID, “provided the opportunity to put my time and talents into that need so I got to work developing a business plan. I wanted the LCM brand to promote and showcase our local creators and innovators, provide a platform and access to a creative marketing strategy and ultimately be a steppingstone for these businesses to grow.”
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Lowcountry Made has grown into a small business incubator where entrepreneurs can bring their products to market and engage with the community. It primarily serves Bl u f f t o n , H i l t o n H e a d , B e a u fo r t and Savannah. Lowcountry Made Port Royal launched this spring. A SCAD graduate with a master’s and a background in arts and marketing, Silva is a prime candidate to spearhead the balance of business development, client relations and artistic flair the endeavor requires. “I felt that entrepreneurs and small businesses needed someone in their corner. Lowcountry Made is that brand ambassador,” said Silva, who lives in Bluffton. “We partner with small businesses, providing an opportunity for shoppers to engage with the owner and maker directly through popup markets and events at host venues like Southern Barrel Brewing, Bur nt Church Distillery, Lot 9 Brewing, and private communities like Haig Point.” There are also monthly markets at city and town parks, including Buckwalter Park Place in Bluffton. Having now facilitated more than 40 artisan markets since its inception, each LCM market provides: •An alternative to brick-and-mortar expenses •Up-to-date networking opportunities •Direct customer feedback and interaction not often available online •A chance to see what others are creating •An opportunity to learn about target audiences and building an ideal customer profile Lowcountry Made isn’t just a sales platform, it’s a buzzing networking outlet for the homegrown. “We want shoppers to feel connected
“I FELT THAT ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESSES NEEDED SOMEONE IN THEIR CORNER. LOWCOUNTRY MADE IS THAT BRAND AMBASSADOR,” SAID KATIE SILVA , WHO LIVES IN BLUFFTON.
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and a part of the overall ‘support local’ movement,” she said. Applications to be a vendor can be found on its website at www.lcmade. com where vendors are vetted for professionalism, craft quality, and the required South Carolina retail licenses. “Supporting local is investing in your local economy,” Silva says. “When our small businesses are successful our area is successful, and it’s more than just buying local. It can be good reviews, referrals, engaging with sellers and offering them opportunities to grow their client list through your resources and circles.” In addition to offering consistent sales and advertising opportunities, Lowcou nt r y Made is advancing entrepreneurs through small business coaching, peer-to-peer networking resou rces, a nd relau nch i ng t he Lowcountry Made Collective in 2023. “U lt i mately my vision for Lowcountry Made is to be an accessible and highly effective marketing strategy and platform to scale your small business locally. I want to see businesses use these opportunities to increase their profitability, visibility, and brand awareness and grow their professional network,” Silva said. Silva said the process has been “incredibly rewarding” and a huge professional growth opportunity. “I created a way to be involved in the community while working from home raising my kids,” she said. “I think small business owners also felt alone in their journey and Lowcountry Made brought us together to contribute to each other’s growth. We have become a small b u s i n e s s i n c u b a t o r, p r ov id i n g entrepreneurs a chance to gain a foothold in the community, create a business and a product, and bring it to market literally. Many of our makers and brands have gone on to launch local brick-and-mortar stores, run successful wholesale accounts, and become Lowcountry household names.”
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All eyes turn toward the flag on Independence Day, but for Max Berry and his business partners, Katie and Wes Lyon, admiration for Old Glory is always front and center. In 2018, the Charleston-based trio founded Allegiance Flag Supply, which produces high-quality American flags with American-sourced materials and workers. It was an idea born from necessity. “Wes and I were in the same MBA program at the College of Charleston,” Berry said. “It just so happens he’s married to Katie, who I went to middle school with. When we bought our first homes in the same neighborhood, one of the first things we did was look for an American flag for our front porches.” But everywhere they looked — from Amazon to big-box stores — they found flags that were mass-produced overseas and made from cheap materials. “We are of the mindset that the American flag deserves to be made better — and definitely made here in our country,” says Berry. Deciding others might feel the same, they did some research and put together a business plan. “We all had full-time jobs and started it as a side business in Wes and Katie’s garage,” he adds. Not wanting a flag that was simply “spit out of a machine,” the three located a family-owned factory in Georgia that employed third-generation seamstresses. Together, they experimented with various materials, threads, and techniques to create a better flag. “We made the Rolls Royce of American flags,” laughs Berry, explaining that each star was sewn on by hand, requiring eight hours of work and 100 stars to cover both sides of the flag. “We had to sell it for $200, so we decided to pivot and went for the Cadillac version instead.” After trying various iterations, the company settled on American-sourced nylon for durability and double needle lockstitching for fortification, while forgoing the hand-sewn stars. “It’s still the nicest flag in the world,” confirms Berry.
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Max Berry, and Katie and Wes Lyon founded Allegiance Flag Supply.
Allegiance Flag Supply in Charleston’s sewing team is a melting pot of employees.
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When they finally launched their website, the team anticipated an influx of orders. “You know those businesses where things just take off?” asks Berry. “We’re the opposite of that. It was crickets for a long time.” Undeterred, they kept tweaking their product, looking for top-of-the-line American sources for everything from threads to the metal hardware needed to display the flag, as well as metal “spinners” that keep flags from getting tangled around flagpoles. They also changed up their digital advertising, emphasizing stories about hard work, unity, and freedom — all the things the flag represents. Then the COVID pandemic hit.
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“Right away there was this demand for online ordering that worked in our favor,” explains Berry. “There also was this increased sense of patriotism and a realization that maybe it wasn’t the best idea to rely on other countries to provide all of our products.” Sales jumped over 4,000 percent, prompting the trio to leave their day jobs, hire some 20 workers, and eventually move everyone into an 8,000-square-foot warehouse in North Charleston. Today, the company is humming with activity. “We’re cranking out flags and loving it,” says Berry, adding that he’s proud to produce a product that represents all Americans. “Our buyers are people who lean left and lean right. It’s the makeup of America — a melting pot — and our employees are the same.” The sewing team includes several veterans, a gentleman from Morocco who just earned his citizenship, a Native American, and several women who speak Spanish. Shanie Cooper, a third-
generation seamstress and veteran, supervises the entire crew. “I orchestrate the room,” she says, adding that in addition to making sure everyone hits their quotas for the day, she also fixes broken machines and keeps positivity alive. “We play music, dance and sing every day.” Even on days when the circuit breakers trip or every machine decides to quit, Cooper rallies the tight-knit group to stay focused and cheerful. Short cuts are never taken, she assures me, which is confirmed by the handwritten notes of appreciation that hang from the workplace bulletin board. The company is also committed to giving back and generously donates both flags and dollars to military nonprofits like Stop Soldier Suicide. “The American flag is the ultimate symbol of freedom,” Berry concludes. “When we go to sleep at night, we can smile because we know we are making a great, great product and doing it the right way.” J U LY 2 0 2 2 // 43
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The story of Covered in Cotton is one written in miracles, signs and wonders. Starting in tragedy and heartbreak but carried along by hope and a determination to create positive change, it’s ultimately a tale of faith in action. The first miracle came, appropriately enough, on Christmas Eve 2015, when young Tobin Woodard defied all the odds to beat a severe case of bacterial meningitis at just 3 months old. “On his first Christmas Eve, he started having seizures and we had to go in for emergency brain surgery to relieve the swelling. That was certainly the scariest time of our lives,” said Tobin’s mom, Tracy. It was a 35-day fight, with Tracy and husband Ty at Tobin’s side through the whole thing. At their lowest, Tracy remembers a simple act of kindness that got them through it — the gift of a blanket from one of the nurses. “It was practical, but when we came home we saw it as a symbol of the Lord comforting us in the darkest days we’d experienced.” And it’s always darkest before the dawn. “The doctors told us that we had witnessed a miracle. They cautioned that at the very least he would lose his vision, and if he did survive, he would never developmentally progress past 3 months old.” With their child now in perfect health and recently having graduated kindergarten, Tobin Woodard serves as a walking, talking miracle and an inspiration to his parents. But his is not the only inspiration to be found in Covered in Cotton’s story. The second miracle that defines the company came at its genesis, when Tracy was awakened by divine intervention. The Woodards had come to live on Ty’s family farm, where his family had raised a number of crops for three gener at ion s. P r i ma r ily, t hey were a commercial crop farm, raising the feed for livestock and peanuts for use in candy bars and peanut butter.
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But Tracy saw a way to do something more. “In 2017, the Lord woke me up from a dream and it was the vision for Covered in Cotton. The name, the logo, using our cotton for blankets… I wrote everything down that the Lord had showed me, woke Ty up and said, ‘This is what we’re supposed to do.’” The Woodards were already growing cotton that was distributed all over the world, but Tracy’s vision showed something more personal. They would take their cotton to make blankets, giving small textile businesses around them a chance to be a part of something great. “It would have been a less expensive and easier process to send it overseas. But we wanted it to be made in America,” said Tracy. To make each blanket, the cotton is sent from their farm in Darlington County (about 170 miles from Beaufort County) to a gin in Hartsville, then up to North Carolina where the yarn is spun in Thomasville, plied in Hickory, then shipped to Blacksburg, Va., to be woven. The finished blankets are then sent back to the Palmetto State to be sewn in Lamar. “It’s a 500-mile round trip, but no one piece of the puzzle is more than 150 miles from our farm,” said Woodard. “That’s one of our favorite parts – living in rural America, being able to connect with other businesses… it’s fun to be able to tell their story.” But the story doesn’t end there. Inspired by the blanket that brought them so much comfort in their hour of need, Covered in Cotton donates blankets to hospitals. “Since November of 2018, we’ve donated 843 blankets to five different hospitals,” said Tracy. “And that’s the best part of what we do.” Their homespun operation got a major boost in 2019 when they were featured in Garden & Gun’s “Made in the South” feature. “We had no idea of how big a deal that was at the time,” said Tracy with a laugh. “Literally overnight things went crazy… we’ve more then doubled year over year every year since.”
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It all began in 2014 when Kathie Hall Rainsford was planning her wedding with a little help from her sister, Karen Hall Caraway. One of the first engagement gifts Kathie and her then-fiancé received was a beautiful sweetgrass basket created by artisans in Charleston’s renowned City Market. Kathie loved the basket so much, she chose to incorporate sweetgrass material into her wedding, referring to it as “Sweetgrass and Seersucker” themed. Kathie’s husband, Adam Rainsford, was born in Charleston proper, so it was important to the couple to incorporate a Lowcountry flair into their wedding. “My mother-in-law has an extensive collection of sweetgrass baskets,” said Kathie. “I’ve come to love them through her. The baskets are so beautiful and functional. When we knew we wanted a Lowcountry wedding I thought it would be cute to incorporate sweetgrass.” While purchasing several sweetgrass pew markers, Kathie and Karen were inspired to create little bags with sweetgrass handles for the flower girls to carry. From there Charleston Carry was born. Within a year, the sisters had a website up and running, and word was quickly spreading about the sweet southern staples and accessories coming out of Charleston Carry. Since then Charleston Carry has flourished into a thriving accessory business throughout the Lowcountry. Each of Charleston Carry’s bags are designed to be one-of-a-kind. “Everything is intended to be unique and custom made,” said Kathie. “All of our bags are hand-stitched and hand-tooled.” One aspect that makes Charleston Carry a truly local treasure is the guild of weavers that the business has supported along the way.
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“When we were having the pew markers made for my wedding, I met with several ladies from the Charleston City Market, as well as artisans on Edisto and Highway 17,” said Kathie. “We ended up going back to those weavers for the rings for the handbags.” To this day Kathie and Karen always pay fair market value for each sweetgrass ring they purchase. They allow the weavers to set the price each time, which is a great way to encourage their business and give back to the community, too. All proceeds made with the sweetgrass material in Charleston Carry’s bags go directly back to the artisans. Speaking of local, you can find Charleston Carry bags in select boutiques throughout Charleston. “We like to sell directly to boutiques,” said Kathie. “We wanted to encourage small businesses to thrive, especially during COVID. That’s why we usually discount the items for the boutiques, because we want to encourage people to buy local.” Kathie and Karen’s motto is, “Be gracious. Be graceful. Be grateful.” The sisters try to uphold that motto in all aspects of life, especially their business. “Giving back is a big thing to us,” said Kathie. “We want to make sure we’re doing things in an appropriate way: for our community, our vendors, and the boutiques who support us.” What’s next? They have some exciting new prints rolling out this year, including a Rainbow Row print that’s in the process of being uploaded to their website. Their logo is also getting a facelift, with some bags featuring a gold, embossed logo. One of their newest items is a Charleston Carry sweetgrass bike basket, which was inspired by one of Kathie’s anniversary trips with her husband. “I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be cute to see a sweetgrass basket on a bike,’” she said. Not only is it a cute accessory for your bike, but the lining can be removed from the basket to display it as an heirloom piece. “It’s beautiful and functional; a true piece of art,” she said. Kathie and Karen’s relationship has only grown stronger since creating Charleston Carry. “We’re best friends and do everything together already,” said Kathie. “Charleston Carry is a labor of love, but most of the time it’s just fun for us.”
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NEW BUILD ON GREEN HERON ROAD PART OF FAMILY TRADITION BY D E A N R O W L A N D P H OTO S BY R O B K A U F M A N In a way, what Paul Bailey Builders on Hilton Head has done is replicate the Boardwalk and Park Place spaces in the Monopoly board game. They have built or remodeled seven homes on Green Heron Road in Sea Pines during the past 33 years, a prime stretch of land from North Sea Pines Drive to the ocean. It’s real estate gold. Each home, of course, is worth millions now and it began when patriarch Paul Bailey Sr. built his first home at 14 Green Heron Road in 1989. He had already constructed another home in Sea Pines at Red Cardinal Road in 1984. He and his wife, Vicki, founded their business in West Virginia in 1971 and moved to South Carolina in the mid-1980s with their two sons, Paul and John Bailey, after visiting the island. “He and my mom taught me everything I know,” said Paul II, the second-generation builder. Paul II and his father worked together on several projects and separately on others until Paul Sr. died in 2011. The son hammered his first home separately in 1995 at Hilton Head Plantation and continued building others on the island thereafter. He also branched out from construction and founded Alliance Roofing in 2012. “We have built six properties on Green Heron Road from scratch and remodeled another one, for me, friends, or my family,” Paul said. “We just really like the street and
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the opportunities that presented themselves. It was serendipitous. We felt like that was where we were supposed to be. For a good friend, we will be remodeling an oceanfront in early 2023 that he just acquired; this will make eight.” What the company builds and sells are unique island homes that showcase understated “classy elegance” with top-of-the-line amenities and a devoted attention to detail, Paul said. “We’re trying to appeal to the luxury home buyer,” he said. What home lookers will find in the collection are multiple balconies, heated pools with waterfalls, outdoor living spaces with kitchens, open floor plans with state-of-the-art appliances in the custom-designed kitchen, six to seven bedrooms and bathrooms, enclosed porches, wine coolers, hot tubs/spas, ocean views and several thousand square feet of interior living space. “Every home I build I feel like I’ll be living there with all the features I want,” he said. J U LY 2 0 2 2 // 63
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He marvels at how much homebuilding has changed since the arrival of their family on the island. “We look at the first one dad built (at Green Heron Road) in 1989, and we look at the one my wife, Carrie, and I just finished in 2021-22,” he said. “We’ve come so far in the way we’re building. These houses were beach cottages and now they are full-fledged luxury homes.” The Baileys are comfortably living at home now at 10 Green Heron Road, where the couple has followed their successful real estate formula for years. “My wife and I build homes and live in them or sell them,” he said. “I build every home as if I am going to live there.” The company also handles home additions for select clients. They acquired their current property through a relationship he and his parents had with the owner who had owned it for more than 20 years. From there, the project was a teardown and rebuilt by Paul and his building team with Carrie providing an artist’s eye and coastal inspiration to the interior. The fifth-row custom-built ocean home — listed at $4,999,999 — includes 4,633 square feet of living space, six bedrooms, six full bathrooms. “The home boasts a coastal architecture style with relaxed coastal chic design elements that evoke a feeling of being on the water,” Paul said. It’s a mix of coastal cottage, Cape Cod, California and Sea Pines. The subdued exterior consists of a simple natural color palette with multiple peaks and rooflines, deep overhangs with a large screened-in porch, tall ceilings, large windows and an open floor plan. The interior design is casual, coastal trendy with a modern flair. “It consists of light and airy color palettes, earthy tones with accents of color, playful textures for added depth and the feel of coastal living,” he said. Oversized furniture pieces consist of natural wood, linen upholstery and rattan. Coastal accents tastefully placed throughout the home compliment the relaxed beachy feel.
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The home features: • European white oak hardwood floors • H eated marble floors in the primary bathroom and shower • Eleven-foot-high ceilings • R ugs of sisal, sea grass and other soft coastal hues throughout • Sand, sea and sky color schemes throughout • Custom white oak beams in the great room • Multiple owner’s suites with feature finishes • Chrome and polished nickel finishes • Oversized windows • 4-inch custom plantation shutters • Multiple laundry rooms • Front and back porches • A two-tier heated pool with spa/hot tub • Built-in outdoor kitchens • A Thermador Appliance package • A whole house generator “Our favorite rooms are always the kitchen and the main master bed/bath,” Paul said. “After all, this is where the homeowner spends the majority of their time.” Each kitchen is designed with the latest in design trends, with functionality, storage and flow in mind. Materials and finishes selected are of the highest quality to withstand hard water and everyday living.
Another favorite is the butler’s pantry to hide all the countertop appliances away from the main kitchen and serve as a beverage center. Building quality homes is a Bailey family tradition, one that continues to thrive.
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VENDORS Builder: Paul Bailey Builders Architect: Neil Gordon Interior Design: Carrie Bailey Lumber and Materials: Espy Lumber Windows: Jeldwen (manufacture) Windows: Espy Lumber (supplier) Cabinets: Decora (manufacture) Cabinets: Carolina Custom Solutions (dealer) Flooring and Tile: Floors to Go Flooring and Tile: Specialty Flooring Roofing: Alliance Roofing Gutters: AGC Gutters Plumbing Fixtures: Cregger Co, Inc. Countertops: Savannah MultiStone Appliances: Billy Wood Appliance Pool: Clearwater Pools Electrical: Oceanside Electric HVAC: Leeway Heating and Air Landscaping: Landscaping by the Sea Framing and Siding: Hilton Head Carpentry Group Plantation Shutter: The Louver Shop Realtor: Hilton Head Home Group, REMAX Island Realty
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THE LOWCOUNTRY PREPS FOR ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON
STORM SEASON IS HERE BY H I LTO N H E A D M O N T H LY The Lowcountry is prepping for Atlantic hurricane season, which runs until Nov. 30, with the heaviest months usually in August through October. Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast that we will see between 14 and 21 named storms this year. They say three to six of those storms could be major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher with winds of 111 mph or higher. The NOAA predicts a 65% chance of an above-normal hurricane season, a 25% chance of a near-normal season and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. To help the state prepare, the South Carolina Emergency
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Division has an informative website: hurricane.sc. The site is an online guide to hurricane season resources. Said Stephen Combs, Bluffton’s emergency manager: “Since the impacts of Hurricanes Matthew and Irma, the state overall has learned many lessons, but our area specifically has firsthand experience with property damage and the corresponding impacts to our local economy. It is important residents plan now for the possibility of a hurricane making landfall in or near our area.” Residents should give themselves enough time to prepare for a hurricane; make sure everyone in the household knows the family’s hurricane plan; and know where you will go once an evacuation order has been issued. Here are some tips to stay safe.
BE PREPARED • Know your evacuation zone. Evacuations are announced by designated zones. View the map found on the S.C. Emergency Management Division website (scemd.org), and identify your hurricane evacuation zone and routes. Do not rely on your GPS or seek shortcuts, which may be blocked off or unsafe. • Make an emergency plan with your family. Ensure everyone knows what to do. • Have an emergency kit, which should include a minimum of three days of non-perishable food, drinking water, first aid supplies, flashlight with extra batteries, medications, important documents and cash and credit cards. • Place in a watertight container your ID cards, bank information, copies of insurance policies, emergency contact information, pet medical records, medications, doctor contact information and instructions on how to operate any medical equipment you use. Don’t forget to put an ID tag on your pet. If possible, put important identification and medical records into a digital format for easy safekeeping and quicker movement. • Include personal hygiene and sanitation items such as wet wipes, antibacterial cleaning products, hand sanitizer, towels, trash bags, dust masks, feminine supplies and an extra change of clothes for each person in the household.
• Keep extra items on hand for children: crayons, paper, books, puzzles. • If you are disabled contact your local government’s emergency information management office. Many local officials create contact lists of disabled residents to be able to check on them and provide help in a sudden emergency. • If you are on dialysis or another life-sustaining treatment identify a few locations available for treatment. Leave an extra key to your home with a trusted person so they can check on you. • If your medical device needs electricity, ask your healthcare provider or doctor what you should do if there is a power outage. Wear a medical bracelet. • Conduct inspections of drainage features around your house and property including gutters and remove any blockages. • Turn off irrigation systems. • If you decide to stay during an evacuation order, emergency services may be suspended due to unsafe weather conditions. If you choose to ignore a mandatory evacuation order, be prepared to be self-sufficient during, and for the first 72 hours after, a storm, the town of Bluffton said. High winds during storms prohibit travel of emergency response vehicles and debris following storms may also prevent travel.
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IF YOU EVACUATE • Turn off gas, electricity and water. • Charge your cell phone and mobile devices, and have extra chargers. • Prepare your vehicle by getting an inspection and checking your oil and tire pressure before you get on the road. Keep your gas tank full in the days before an evacuation.
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• Carry emergency items including a spare tire, tool kit, emergency flares, towels, gloves and jumper cables. • Know where you will go. Stay with family, friends or a hotel far inland. If those options are not available, the S.C. Department of Social Services and the American Red Cross will provide a safe place. • The SC Emergency Manager mobile app, scemd.org, and road signs will have real-time information on all open shelters nearest to your evacuation route. • You can text “shelter” and your ZIP code to 43362 to get a list of nearby shelter locations. • If you need transportation to a shelter prior to a storm, call Palmetto Breeze at 843-757-5782.
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• Return home only after it is declared safe.
• Check gas, water, electrical lines and appliances for damage. • Use a flashlight to inspect damage. • Take pictures of damage, which will help in filing insurance claims. • Contact your insurance agent as soon as possible. • Don’t ever swim, drive or walk through flood waters. • Do not touch downed power lines or tree limbs touching power lines. • If you smell gas, leave your home and call the power company. • As soon as it is safe, contact your friends and family through texts and/ or social media to let them know if you need help or that you are OK.
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• Evacuate with your pet outside of the evacuation zone.
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• Have a cage/carrier for each pet; a means of containment will be needed anywhere you go.
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• Counties may have a temporary emergency shelter for pets. The South Carolina Emergency Manager mobile app and scemd.org will list open shelters.
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• Consider boarding facilities, veterinary clinics, pet-friendly hotels, as well as homes of friends and relatives. • Have photos of yourself with your animals to prove ownership if you become separated. • Information about options for assistance with animals will be provided as soon as possible from SCEMD by way of news briefings and telephone hotlines. 72 // H I LT O N H E A D M O N T H LY. C O M
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BE PREPARED, NOT SCAMMED AVOID DECEPTION IN THE AFTERMATH OF A HURRICANE BY N I N A G R E E N P L AT E No one wants to be on the receiving end of deliberate deception, but unfortunately it happens. Scammers strike when emotions are high, and what better time than after a natural disaster like a hurricane, where both property and people can be damage victims. Major Bob Bromage of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, a 32-year law enforcement public information officer and cold-case detective, and Master Sgt. Eric Calendine asks the community to be vigilant in recognizing potential misrepresentations following any natural disaster. “They come in quick and prey on your fears,” says Calendine, a 22-year law enforcement investigator. “Contractor scams are a common one. You always want to check and see if they have a license, and get all estimates in writing.” South Carolina Labor Licensing, SCLLR.com, is a great resource to verify all professional licenses. Legitimate contractors will be part of this list. Bromage and Calendine recall the devastation from Hurricane Matthew that hit the Lowcountry in 2016. There were nearly 3,000 damaged structures, 120,000 downed trees and miles of debris. Bromage recalls: “Chainsaw crews were everywhere. Out-of-state contractors were coming out of the woodwork.” In addition to checking for licenses, ask for a written contract. Without one there is nothing to ensure they’ll complete the job or not return asking for more money to finish the work. Asking for cash up front, or to use cash apps like Venmo or Zelle to pay, is another red flag where by-passing your insurance company is offered as a “convenience.” Verify victim relief funds and any online, “click-todonate” sites which can be hacked. “You never want to donate money based solely on an email,” says Calendine. It is not difficult for someone to create a site with a false company logo, so it’s advised to close out that window and open that company’s main page for legitimacy. Make certain your kind gesture of giving is going where you intended.
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Charity research for valid giving can be done through several reputable organizations such as BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator, Charity Watch, and GuideStar. “Bad guys are going to target an area, and they’ll begin by sending malware-type emails. It could look like your insurance company, complete with name and familiar logo, asking you to fill out a claim form for storm damage,” Calendine said. They’re only looking for your policy number and personal information. Phone spoofing is another similar tactic, complete with their caller ID that shows your insurance company’s name Also watch out for rental scams. A con artist takes money up-front to rent you “their property,” during a time where damage from the storm has left you without a place to live. Unfortunately, it’s often too late when you realize that there never was a property to rent (false address), or there was a property, but it was legitimately being occupied by someone else. Consumer Fraud Reporting and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mirror similar precautions involving insurance scams, bogus disaster relief charities, spoofing, with additional avoidance techniques and reminders.
TIPS TO COMBAT FRAUD • Use only licensed contractors • Get estimates/contracts in writing • Avoid paying cash up-front or using cash apps • Verify click-to-donate victim relief funds • Research unfamiliar charities • Use caution with rental property offers • Report fraud on any level
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COASTAL VACATION RENTALS WELCOMES ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER Rebecca Hawkins has joined Coastal Vacation Rentals as an assistant property manager and marketing coordinator. Hawkins is from the Upstate South Carolina. She attended North Greenville University where she was a religious studies major with a focus in international relations. Hawkins speaks Spanish and English.
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY AGENT WINS PRESTIGIOUS DESIGNATION Annette Bryant of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Bay Street Realty Group was awarded as a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ esteemed Chairman’s Circle–Diamond Level Realtor for 2021. She was also recognized in the Top 25 Networks Agents within the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ brand. The Chairman’s Circle-Diamond Level is awarded to the top one-half of one percent of the network’s sales professionals based on gross commission income or closed units.
AGENT DANIEL RAVENEL SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Real estate agent Jim Colton has joined Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty. He has a 25-year career in consulting. Colton earned his Bachelor of Science in business management at Penn State University and his MBA at the University of
BEAUFORT COUNTY HOME PRICES RISE Home prices in Beaufort County rose 13.7% in May, according to data at Realtor.com residential listings database. The median price was $682,450. On metro Hilton Head Island, median home prices rose to $649,000, which was an increase of 10 percent from the prior month. In South Carolina
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For the past two years there’s been a real estate boom like an unprecedented 8-foot wave bursting onshore but not receding. Oceanfront and waterfront properties have been experiencing tidal wave prices because inventory is as dry as sand pebbles. “We’re still at historic lows of inventory,” said Chip Collins, brokerin-charge/owner of Collins Group Realty. Karen Ryan, broker/owner of Weichert Coastal Properties, said one oceanfront property recently sold for $10 million after only three days on the market. “It’s completely due to limited inventory,” she said. “There’s a lot more people looking for oceanfront than there is inventory to sell them. Most people want to see oceanfront first.” As of a month ago, she said only two oceanfront properties were for sale. On the other side of the island where the creeks, rivers, sounds and waterways cast their magical Hilton Head spells, buyers are wide open to the possibilities of adventure on the water. “It’s evolving: oceanfront was always king,” Collins said. “Over time, as different lifestyles became more prevalent in the area, you started to see
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more folks that wanted water access, having a dock, or paddleboard, or jet ski or fish off their dock. “As the demand has increased on the deep-water properties, so have the prices,” he said. So if a buyer is flush with cash, as many out-of-staters are from California and New York, money in the pocket is not an issue. Compare that to 2009-10 when the market was highly leveraged, and the real estate boom nearly went bust. “In 2009, the market value dropped 30-40 percent and hugged the bottom for a good number of years,” Collins said. “In 2019 we started to see a slight upward turn…In the middle of 2020, that’s when all things took off. We started seeing a massive infusion of cash into our local real estate market.” “We were heading into that period in March and February 2020, thinking this was going to be scar y for everybody,” Ryan said. “It was a boom. The properties just took off.” Cash was king but not just along the oceanfront. “Deep-water homes are selling just as strong as oceanfront,” Ryan said. “Those are the biggest ones to see the increase in prices.” Collins agrees: “The higher dollar figure still hits along the oceanfront,
but there’s a lot of competition increasingly with the high-dollar stuff that’s happened on the deep-water property.” So, where’s a buyer to buy, east or west coast, beach or boat? “It could come down to more people get more jazzed about a sunrise and some people get more excited about a sunset,” Collins said. “If the dollars are equal, then I think it’s very much a lifestyle.” “It’s a market like I’ve never seen before,” Ryan said. Besides cost, there are a few other things to consider when buying waterfront, including: traffic, proximity to neighbors, landscaping, rental history, taxes, number of bedrooms/ bathrooms, outdoor living amenities and parking. O ne t h i ng Be au for t C ou nt y homeowners have no control over is the premium on flood insurance, which was overhauled recently. Twenty-six percent of the properties in the county’s f lood zone have a “severe risk of flooding” sometime in the next 30 years, according to First Street Foundation’s Risk Factor data. “It’s a new evolution in the insurance market,” Collins said. “[Fewer] companies are willing to write, and those that do have high premiums.”
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TRANSFORM YOUR HEALTH WITH THESE TRENDING TREATMENTS BY JESSICA FARTHING
If you’re looking to transform your health, new technologies may make optimal wellness an easier goal to achieve. Cryotherapy, red light therapy and hyperbaric therapy are said to reduce inflammation, assist in healing and even fight illness. These new treatments are becoming widely available, but do they really live up to the hype? CRYOTHERAPY IS NOT AN ICE BATH Cryotherapy is used by doctors to freeze warts or lesions, but the application for non-medical spa treatments using freezing or near-freezing temperatures is fairly new. Athletes commonly use whole-body cryotherapy to reduce inflammation and swelling. As science develops about the negative effects of inflammation on our bodies, spas and gyms are using this treatment as well. Whole-body cryotherapy is said to reduce harmful body inflammation, burn calories and release an endorphin rush in just a few minutes. In the spa environment, visitors strip
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down to little clothing, perhaps protecting sensitive skin. They enter a cryochamber to sit or stand while their body reacts to subzero temperatures, somewhere below minus 100 degrees Celsius, according to the National Library of Medicine. It’s believed that the cold temperatures cause an endorphin rush that combats anxiety and depression and causes the body to burn calories fighting to regulate temperature. This concept has spread through the spa environment to facials, estheticians using cold wands to stimulate new cell growth and reduce swelling.
Studies have shown that this therapy affects inflammation, circulation and body chemistry for athletic recovery, but not much information is available for proven results in the spa setting.
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Red-light therapy uses low levels of LED’s (lightemitting diodes) to stimulate cell healing and recovery. These red and near-infrared lights don’t produce heat and are painless. The therapy works by stimulating cell turnover, causing an increased amount of circulation in the area treated by the lights. In cosmetic treatments it’s used to stimulate collagen, giving the enhanced appearance of firm and smooth skin. Red-light therapy isn’t instant; sometimes it takes four months to show results. If you don’t want to head to the spa there are some devices for at-home use. Wellness providers are regularly treating psoriasis, rosacea, acne and sun damage with red-light therapy
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THE MEDICAL THERAPY PLACES USERS INTO AN OXYGEN CHAMBER TO BREATHE PURE OXYGEN AT A HIGHER-PRESSURE LEVEL, ALLOWING THE CONCENTRATION IN THE BLOOD TO INCREASE FOR HEALING TISSUES.
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as well as combatting hair loss. There are promising results for these applications of red-light therapy, with positive uses in treating chemotherapy-induced rashes and other difficult-to-treat skin conditions, according to the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology.
HYPERBARIC OXYGEN HELPS REVITALIZE SKIN
Just like other emerging treatments, hyperbaric oxygen therapy has crossed over to aesthetic use from wound care in the medical environment. The medical therapy places users into an oxygen chamber to breathe pure oxygen at a higher-pressure level, allowing the concentration in the blood to increase for healing tissues. In the spa, it’s used to combat UV damage, wrinkles and aging skin. Wrinkles happen to all of us as our skin ages, but factors like poor nutrition, smoking or UV damage cause more damage than just getting older. Adding a higher level of oxygen to the skin increases blood flow, stimulating collagen and cell repair. 96 // H I LT O N H E A D M O N T H LY. C O M
Spa technicians apply the oxygen directly to the skin using the increased pressure found in hyperbaric technology. Results for this treatment are positive, visibly restoring a youthful appearance. The use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy reduces the visibility of wrinkles, according to Medical Gas Research. It also is used to help healing in gangrene and infections in which tissues lack oxygen. The application device is like an airbrush, the wand distributing oxygen and moisturizers to the skin. Most estheticians report instant improvements to the skin from an oxygen facial. With all emerging treatments, it’s recommended to do research on the method used by the wellness center where you book your appointment. While each of these therapies are promising, they can vary in success. They are considered safe for use, but more research is needed to clarify the results and standardize the levels for best results.
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A GOOD BOOK MAKES FOR A GREAT DAY OF RELAXATION. A BOOK BY A LOCAL AUTHOR OR ONE THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE LOWCOUNTRY IS EVEN BETTER. HERE ARE SOME RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENGAGING AND INFORMATIVE READS. BY HILTON HEAD MONTHLY
than just a story,” she said. “It can be used as an actual map for a real scavenger hunt.” Following each illustration are photos of the area around that crab’s location with some history and facts about Bluffton, a news release said. Robinson is the former human resources director of the Town of Bluffton.
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THE CRABS ON CALHOUN, KATHERINE ROBINSON
Katherine Robinson, a Bluffton resident, has published a children’s book, “The Crabs on Calhoun,” which gives personalities to fiddler crabs in a “whimsical story” that brings them to life. This book details the lives of the 10 bronze fiddler crab statues that can be found along Calhoun Street in Bluffton’s historic district. She used the help of 42 children who read the manuscript to get their input. “The Crabs on Calhoun” was inspired by the class project created by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program in 2015. Robinson donated to that project and was enchanted by the bronze fiddler crabs placed in Bluffton’s Historic District. “One of the things I am most excited about is the real-world interactive nature of this book. It is more
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Hilton Head resident Zachary Green is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former lieutenant of a fire department. He is the founder and former CEO of MN8 LumAware/Foxfire. His life experiences in the military, firefighting and as an entrepreneur helped him realize that those careers have a lot in common. Green’s book, “Warrior Entrepreneur,” explores using adversity as an opportunity. It highlights “grit, teamwork and adaptability.” Green, a member of the USMC Parris Island Living History Detachment, offers lessons from the “battlefield to the boardroom.” The chapters include research on the history of warriors, the neuroscience behind fight or flight, and how adversity makes you grow. Green shares stories from how he began his company out of the trunk of his car to its growth as a multimillion-dollar business. The book contains pillars of a successful entrepreneurial plan and the importance of having confidence. “Be confident, and do not let the people around you bring you down,” Green writes.
AMERICAN CONQUISTADOR, DARYL FERGUSON
Beaufort resident Daryl Ferguson, with the help of two top historians, explores the history of the Spanish town on Parris Island and posits that Beaufort County had a part in the founding of America. The book is full of historical surprises, a news release said. The first is that Spain landed on the southeast coast that is now known as Hilton Head Island and Port Royal Sound in August of 1526 (almost 100 years before the English landed at Plymouth, Mass.) By 1529 Spain placed one name on their sailing maps: the Punta Santa Elena. The “Punta” was Hilton Head Island, according to the book. The “Santa Elena” was the large harbor behind it, Port Royal Sound. “American Conquistador” also tells the story a 16thcentury cross-Atlantic race between Spain and France to settle in North America. The book’s research says Spain became the first country to establish a European settlement on North American soil in 1569, which it named Santa Elena. Ferguson is the past president of Citizens Utilities, a Fortune 500 Company.
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When the Smith Stearns Tennis Academy hosts junior athletes at The Sea Pines Resort, more is offered than a worldclass training opportunity. Much more. The team at Smith Stearns also is setting out a welcome mat for players and families from across the nation and around the globe to enjoy the Hilton Head community and its warm, satisfying lifestyle. Time and again visiting players and their families have found the island academy and island life so rewarding that they frequently become permanent Hilton Head residents. From engaging with schools, community service and community partnerships, the academy is a committed corporate citizen. It starts with Stan Smith, a former World No. 1 tennis player whose familiarity with Hilton Head extends 50 years to his days as a touring pro. Smith and his wife, Margie, raised four children on Hilton Head during the two decades of the academy’s operations at Sea Pines. The experience established a bond that has proven a win-win-win for the academy, the community and the families of Smith-Stearns trainees. Likewise, the Stearns family has deep roots on the island. Academy director and co-owner B.J. Stearns — son of founder, Billy — was on hand when operations began in 2002. B.J. and his wife, Kelley, have two school-age children and a third child is expected in October. “Our family feels so fortunate to live on such a wonderful island, in an amazing community like Sea Pines,” B.J. said. “There isn’t a better place around.” Sharing that enthusiasm and experience is essential to the academy’s overall mission, said Smith. “It’s important to us to be integrated with the community and all that family-friendly Hilton Head has to offer,” he said. Inseparable from the academy’s reputation for player development is a dedication to education. An emphasis on academic development — and preparation for college — has helped Smith Stearns students earn more than $15 million in college scholarships. To develop student as scholars and citizens, the academy has close ties with Hilton Head’s highly regarded education community, including public and private schools. Over the past decade, Smith Stearns customized a program with Hilton Head Preparatory School, minutes from the academy’s training center. Flexibility and carefully tailored schedules enable academy students attending “Prep” to take full benefit of on-court training and in-school classwork.
Working together, the academy and school choreograph schedules for players to include quality time with Prep students, including initiatives for public service and community involvement. “It’s the best of both worlds,” said Beckie Bart, whose son, Bobby, is entering his senior year at Hilton Head Prep. The Bart family left Bermuda for a Hilton Head home after Bobby began training at Smith Stearns. “It’s wonderful to pursue his ambition for tennis while getting a great education,” said Beckie. Added Tina Webb-Browning, Head of Upper School at Prep: “The combination of Smith Stearns tennis expertise and our rigorous educational program builds resumes for those students who continually impress college admissions officers and college coaches.” Bobby Bart, 17, said the academy-school relationship puts him on course to play college tennis and study entrepreneurship and finance. “Both Smith Stearns and Prep make sure we do our best, on and off the court,” he said. Smith Stearns alumnus Mariana Gould is testament to the program’s effectiveness. Her family moved to Hilton Head in 2011 from Boise, Idaho, as Mariana began training at the academy. Mariana won two Junior National Gold Ball Championships and earned a tennis scholarship to the University of Georgia. She earned three degrees in public health and administration and now works in clinical research at the Medical University of South Carolina. “A great combination —Smith Stearns Academy and Hilton Head Prep,” said her father, Jay Gould. Mariana Gould said the academy “has had an immeasurable impact on my entire life – not just from the tennis perspective. “The academy taught me hard work and responsibility from a young age, and gave me a home away from home,” she said. Home to Smith Stearns for two decades has been The Sea Pines Resort, described as “Hilton Head’s Most Celebrated Resort.” As partners, the resort and the academy honed a reputation as the No. 1 resort for tennis programs, as rated by Tennis Magazine. Steve Birdwell, president of The Sea Pines Resort, said the facility’s standing in the tennis world “remains vibrant to this day, thanks in no small part to the top-level talent drawn” to the academy. “We are fortunate to have an ongoing partnership with Smith Stearns and play a role in the growth of the game for the next generation of champions,” Birdwell said. J U LY 2 0 2 2 // 101
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d a o R ! p i Tr Fun and exciting destinations are a short car ride from home in the Lowcountry. Whether you go for a day trip or explore for an extra day, neighboring cities are ready to greet you. Here are a few must-see spots within driving distance for family adventures. BY HILTON HEAD MONTHLY
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BLUFFTON, S.C. (0-.5 HOUR AWAY) Explore Old Town: Visit local shops on Calhoun Street (from art galleries to a bookstore) or grab a bite to eat at a local establishment. The Bluffton Farmers Market on Boundary Street is a fun place to visit on Thursdays for fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruits. Burnt Church Distillery on Bluffton Road has welcomed 80,000 customers since it opened last year. Enjoy one of its 22 original cocktails. Old Town also includes the pre-Civil War Church of the Cross. A site worth visiting, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more, visit blufftonsc.com. May River Shrimp Festival: A marque event, the three-day May River Shrimp Festival offers live music, arts and a craft beer garden. The event, July 13-15 this year, is about enjoying delicious shrimp and seafood, all with the beautiful backdrop of the May River. The Shrimp Fest Sunset 5K o p e n s t h e f e s t i v a l w e e k e n d . Vi s i t blufftonsunsetparty.com. Slide into Summer: Enjoy waterslides, video games and win prizes at the town of Bluffton’s “Slide Out of July” event, set for July 16 at Oscar Frazier Park. The event gives families a chance to socialize with neighbors and children in the community.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (0-.5 HOUR AWAY) HarbourFest: For more than 30 years Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina has hosted the summerlong HarbourFest. The free family-fun event features a firework display, live music with Shannon Tanner, and children’s activities with Cappy the Clown. Enjoy fireworks one night a week through the end of August. Go to sheltercoveharbourfest.com. Hit the Beach: Beachgoers rejoice, Hilton Head is the perfect place to enjoy a day in the sun and water. Nationally renowned Coligny Beach is the most trafficked (and has a full array of shops and restaurants within walking distance). Burkes and Driessen beaches are equally beautiful public beach options. Beat the Heat: Take a respite from the sizzling temperatures by heading indoors to watch a movie.
Visit Northridge Cinema 10, which has 10 screens, or enjoy Park Plaza Cinema or Coligny Theatre. Park Plaza is an independent theater. Coligny is a single-screen theater that shows mostly art house movies. If you want some action, Adventure Cove Mini Golf & Arcade on Hilton Head features air hockey, video games and a creative mini golf course.
BEAUFORT, S.C. (.5-1 HOUR AWAY) The Kazoo Factory: The Kazoo Factory features one of the largest collections of kazoos in the world. Visitors can tour the factory and get an opportunity to make their own kazoo. Choose among 14 colors of bodies and caps. Fun for all ages. Fully guided tours are available Monday to Friday. For more information, visit thekazoofactory. com. Highway 21 Drive-In Movie Theater: Under new ownership (Jake Higgins), but it still has that same feeling of nostalgia. You can watch an outdoor movie on one of three big screens. A mainstay since 1978, the Highway 21 Drive-In Movie Theater offers double features. For an updated schedule, visit hwy21drivein.com Hunting Island: Hunting Island attracts more than a million visitors a year. The main attraction is the island’s lighthouse, built in 1859. Visitors can stand 130 feet above the ground (in 167 steps) and absorb a panoramic view of the Atlantic Coast. Visit the nature center and you might see an alligator. Learn more at southcarolinaparks.com/ hunting-island.
SAVANNAH, GA. (.5-1 HOUR AWAY) Explore a Ghost Tour: Savannah is considered one of the country’s most haunted cities. There are a variety of tours, from walking tours to trolley tours and even a hearse tour. A new attraction is the Savannah Underground, which features spooky tales. For more tours, go to visitsavannah.com. Telfair Museums: Experience culture, history and art at the Telfair Museums, which includes the Telfair Academy, art exhibits at the Jepson Center and the historic Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters. Founded in 1883, Telfair Museums is the oldest public art museum in the South.
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The buildings and collections bridge centuries of art and architecture to the city. Visit telfair.org. Fort Pulaski: Located on Cockspur Island, just 20 minutes from downtown Savannah, Fort Pulaski has stood over the Savannah River for more than 170 years. It was built to protect the city of Savannah and has become a prime attraction, with more than 374,000 visitors in 2019, according to the National Parks Service website. Guests are invited to explore exhibits and hike or bird watch. At the fort, visitors can walk the rooms inside, view exhibits and read panels that tell stories about its history. You can also explore numerous walking trails. Visit nps.gov.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (2 HOURS AWAY) Charleston City Market: In the heart of downtown Charleston, more than 300 local artisans line four city blocks to display their craftsmanship. Browse decor, art, jewelry, and clothing. Native Gullah artisans hand-weave the beloved sweet grass baskets and similar treasures from local bulrush, a Lowcountry sweet marsh grass. For more information, visit thecharlestoncitymarket. com. South Carolina Aquarium: This waterfront location on the Charleston Harbor features more than 5,000 animals. It offers outside views where visitors can spot wild dolphins and birds. A top attraction is the 385,000-gallon, two-story Great Ocean Tank. Tickets purchased online. Learn more at scaquarium.org.
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Park Circle in North Charleston: Outside of the hustle and bustle of downtown is a thriving community in North Charleston. Park Circle is anchored by a central circular park and includes nearby green spaces. Within walking distance are plenty of local shops (pizzeria, an independent bookstore, dinner spots) and a fantastic cidery, the Ship’s Wheel Hard Cider. If you stop by for a drink we recommend the “High Seas.” Park Circle is close to the Hunley submarine, which is always a great attraction. Visit charlestoncvb.com.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (2-2.5 HOURS AWAY) South Carolina State Museum: The South Carolina State Museum has more than 210,000 square feet of art, natural history and science-technology exhibits. It has four floors of modern design for curious minds of all
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FOR MONTHLY’S CUTEST PET DOG | CAT | OTHER
It’s time to vote for Monthly’s Annual Cutest Pet! Vote for the photo of the cutest pets for them to win a pet photoshoot. This year we have three categories featuring dogs, cats and others. Go to hiltonheadmonthly.com to vote on the cutest pet. One vote per category is allowed. Voting is open July 1–10th. Winners will be announced July 11th. Previous winners are ineligible to win again.
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ages. There’s an interactive 4D theater, Boeing Observatory and the 55-foot, 145-seat dome planetarium. Learn more at scmuseum.org. Riverbanks Zoo & Garden: Natural habitat exhibits on 170 acres of greenery are home to more than 2,000 animal species. Feed giraffes, mingle with monkeys, and ride the Spots and Stripes train. Experience interactive fun and learning opportunities. Beautiful blooms and greenery are another attraction. “Horticulture Magazine” voted them one of 10 gardens that inspire. To learn more, visit riverbanks.org. Pawley’s Front Porch: Voted 2021’s best hamburger and food truck for “Best of Columbia Metropolitan.” Homemade pimento cheese and jalapeño bacon top the Isle of Palms burger. Crawfish tail or mahi mahi tacos, plus cinnamon sugar sweet potato fries, make for happy, porch-rocking customers. For the latest info, visit pawleysfrontporch.com.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. (2.5-3 HOURS AWAY) Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens: Jacksonville has a variety of entertainment options, but this is a prime attraction. See more than 2,400 rare and exotic animals, plus 1,000 varieties of plants. Feed giraffes, watch otters float and tigers roam. Learn about the earth’s wildlife through interactive and educational experiences. Visit jacksonvillezoo.org. Chamblin Bookmine: A large independent bookstore with two locations. Get lost in selection of thousands of books. There are used and new books from an endless collection of subjects. This is 60,000 square feet of browsing heaven. The original store opened in 1976 and moved to its current location on Roosevelt Boulevard in 1991. By 2004, a new space opened on N. Laura Street. Plan to blissfully spend hours roaming the aisles. Go to chamblinbookmine.com. Adventure Landing and Shipwreck Island Water Park: The amusement park includes go-karts, an arcade, laser tag, miniature golf and batting cages. The water park includes a half-million gallon wave pool, four slides, water cannons and waterfalls. The waterslide complex (Pirates Play Village) features a slide with 360-degree loops and an open-body slide with twists and turns. Visit jacksonville-beach.adventurelanding.com.
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RESURRECTION CHURCH IS CELEBRATING ITS 12TH YEAR ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND In October of 2010, Resurrection Church launched from humble beginnings in a small, rented office space just across the bridge in Moss Creek, before moving to its current location at 296 Spanish Wells Road in late 2013. The original church leaders, which included Senior Pastor Len Stubbs, Linda Stubbs, James Watkins, Miriam Watkins, Dan Sekavec and Eileen Frey, had a vision for a multi-cultural, Gospeldriven, prayer-centered, evangelical church. It would be laser focused on answering Jesus’ call on all Christians to go and tell, love God and love each
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other, serve the community in Christian life and to strive to walk daily in the truth of “No Religion... Just Jesus.” The founding leaders and charter members envisioned Resurrection Church as a faith community, where people could come together and learn to live as Jesus taught us to live, to serve each other by making a difference in the lives of those in our community in Jesus’ name and to reach people with God’s lifesaving and life-giving message that we all might choose to become fully devoted followers of Christ.
WHERE TO Resurrection Church has made a commitment to be a safe, non-judgmental Jesus-seeking and Jesus-loving faith family of professed sinners, who come together in community to hear and live out the life-changing and dangerous good news message of Jesus Christ. Senior Pastor Len Stubbs and the leadership team at Resurrection has been committed to never allowing themselves to compromise the word of God in preaching, teaching, Pastoral coaching or Biblical counseling and to live out our lives daily in the truth that only Christ matters. To that end, Resurrection Church has been (even during COVID) more than just a once-aweek Sunday meeting place. It offers many ministries and outreach programs that allows us to demonstrate that we love God, that we believe in God’s radical, unconditional and unwavering love for us, that we believe that Jesus is God and that we affirm that others may or may not believe that Jesus is God. As a result of that truth, those at Resurrection Church are not asking anyone to change their belief system before attending the church. But instead, the church is simply inviting everyone to join us on a journey to experience Jesus because we place the highest priority on Jesus as a live life to the fullest invitation. Community members have praised the church’s inspiring services and friendly and loving atmosphere. “Resurrection Church has help me turn my life around,” Edith Cooper said. “It is about the teaching of the words. I have found faith, peace, and joy.” Said Anita Ayres: “I have looked for a church like this most of my adult life. Love and forgiveness without judgment is practiced daily with one another.” “Resurrection Church has become my additional family,” Mark Anthony wrote in a Google review. “Pastor Len is a man on fire for God and you feel it near him. I love this place and the people are so kind.” As such the church believes that every person has a dream deep inside their hearts and that God put that dream there, not for our glory, but for His and that the Bible is God’s Word and as God’s Word it is real, living and active.
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JULY 1 BLUFFTON GULLAH MARKET: Enjoy this local market where Gullah business owners, artisans, craftsmen, caterers and farmers convene to sell their products. Free admission. 12-7 p.m., Martin Family Park, 68 Boundary Street, Bluffton. blufftonmlk.org
JOHN LYTLE WILSON ARTIST RECEPTION: In honor of the opening of John Lytle Wilson’s exhibit “SPLASH!,” guests are invited to enjoy an artist reception with John and complimentary wine. Free. 5-7 p.m., Grand Bohemian Gallery, 400 West River Street, Savannah. 912-373-9055 or plantriverside. com. FIRST FRIDAY AFTER FIVE: Explore and support Downtown Beaufort’s charming local shops, restaurants and art galleries while enjoying tasty refreshments and local live music. Free. 5-8 p.m., Downtown Beaufort. downtownbeaufortsc.org. WATERSIDE SIDEWALK SALE: Enjoy great savings during this semi-annual Sidewalk Sale featuring participating Shelter Cove retailers.
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Free. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island. sheltercovetownecentre.com.
JULY 1-2 CRANFORD HOLLOW AT THE JAZZ CORNER: $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com. JULY 2 BLUFFTON INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: Join the Town of Bluffton’s inaugural Independence Day celebration, featuring live music, carnival games, concessions, kid’s activities, and a firework show. Free. 5-9 p.m., Martin Family Park, 68 Boundary Street, Bluffton. 843-706-4500 or townofbluffton.sc.gov. JULY 2, 16 LOWCOUNTRY MADE BLUFFTON MARKET: A popular, bi-monthly artisan market that features local makers, live music, food and drink, and more. Free. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Buckwalter Place Park, 2 Venture Drive, Bluffton. lcmade.com.
JULY 4 FIRECRACKER 5K: Celebrate Independence Day at the 36th annual Hilton Head Firecracker 5K. This run and family fun walk is the largest and oldest road race in Beaufort County, and one of the top ten races in the state of South Carolina. Register early to save. Cost is $30 for adults, $12 for Children’s Fun Run, $30 for Virtual Firecracker 5K. 8 a.m., Jarvis Creek Park, 100 Jarvis Creek Park Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-815-1718 or palmettorunningcompany. com. HARBOURFEST FIREWORKS: Celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks display in Shelter Cove. Featuring carnival games, face painting, music and more. Free. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, 17 Harbourside Lane, Hilton Head Island. sheltercoveharbourfest.com. HARBOUR TOWN FIREWORKS: Join the festivities in Harbour Town for a fireworks extravaganza that will light up the sky over the famous Harbour Town Lighthouse and Calibogue Sound. Enjoy food, fun and live music. Free. Fireworks will be at
approximately 9 p.m. Harbour Town, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-3333 or seapines.com. INDEPENDENCE DAY 5K: CrossFit 843 and Palmetto Running Company present the Independence Day 5K. Start your July 4th off with some fun and fitness, presented by CrossFit 843 and Palmetto Running Company. Cost is $30 for 5K, $15 for fun run. 8 a.m., Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf Street, Bluffton. 843-815-1718 or palmettorunningcompany.com. SALUTE FROM THE SHORE: This military flyover will take place again this year along the beaches of South Carolina, including Hilton Head Island. Everyone is encouraged to come out to the beach to salute our military. Free. 1:30-2 p.m., The Sea Pines Beach Club, 87 North Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-3333 or seapines.com. USA 5K: Hit the beach this July 4 for a fun, simple, family-oriented running experience for all ages and skill levels (runners and walkers). 7 a.m., Coligny Beach, 1 Coligny Circle, Hilton Head Island. 843-8426050 or colignyplaza.com. JULY 5, 19 JAZZ IN THE PARK: Enjoy a fun outdoor concert presented by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. Bring your own chairs or blankets. Free. 7:30 p.m., Lowcountry Celebration Park, 94 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2055 or hhso.org. JULY 7 VIRTUAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE: Join the sevenmember Affordable Housing Committee who are tasked with assisting and advising Town Council on the establishment of affordable housing in Bluffton. Free. Register for Zoom link. 843-706-4500 or townofbluffton.sc.gov. BLUFFTON NIGHT BAZAAR: Lowcountry Made’s artisan market will be held under twinkling lights featuring local artisans, live music, food and drink. Free. 5-8 p.m., Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. lcmade.com.
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JULY 7-8 SETHI COUTURE TRUNK SHOW: Join this two-day event featuring the intricate work and design of Sethi Couture’s rare and unusual diamond jewelry collection. Enjoy a complimentary gift with your Sethi Couture purchase. Free admission. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Forsythe Jewelers, 71 Lighthouse Road, Suite 311, Hilton Head Island. 843-671-7070 or forsythejewelers.com. JULY 8 AMIRI FARRIS EXHIBIT CONCERT AND LIVE ACTION PAINTING: Artist Amiri Farris will present his summer exhibit featuring dynamic and powerful artwork that combines an alluring blend of vivid colors and layered textures. The exhibition will culminate with a send-off concert event featuring Farris painting live on stage during a concert headlined by the Grammy Award-Winning drummer Quentin Baxter of Ranky Tanky fame on July 8. Tickets are $25. 7 p.m., Hampton Theatre, 109 Lee Avenue, Hampton. palmettotheater.org. JULY 8-9 DEVON GATES AND THE KEVIN BALES TRIO AT THE JAZZ CORNER: $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com. JULY 9 BILINGUAL TOURS AT THE MORRIS CENTER: Learn about the history, art and culture of the Lowcountry during these guided tours in Spanish and English. Free. 10 a.m., 2 p.m., Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland. 843-284-9227 or morrisheritagecenter.org. PINCKNEY ISLAND CLEAN UP: Join Keen On Kleen and The Outside Foundation for a special clean up on Pinckney Island. Walk, run or ride around the island while helping clean it up along the way. Free. 7 a.m. for the run/walk, 8 a.m. for the pickup. Pinckney Wildlife Refuge, Bluffton. 843-815-1718 or palmettorunningcompany.com. JULY 13 STROKE SUPPORT GROUP: Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital of Bluffton is offering a stroke support group featuring refreshments, educational resources, fun activities and socializing. Free. 3-4 p.m., Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital, 107 Seagrass Station Road, Bluffton. 843-415-6699 or encompasshealth.com. JULY 14 MAY RIVER SHRIMP FESTIVAL: Enjoy food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, and live music from The Chiggers and White Liquor. Tickets are $10. 5:30-9:30
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p.m., Bluffton Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf Street, Bluffton. 843-757-8520 or bearfootsports.com. JULY 15 BLUFFTON MOVIE NIGHT: The Town of Bluffton is hosting six movie nights to bring Bluffton families together in Town parks throughout the remainder of 2022 featuring bounce houses, games and a movie. The June movie is “Luca.” 5-8 p.m., Martin Family Park, 68 Boundary Street, Bluffton. 843-706-4500 or townofbluffton.com. JULY 15-16 THE ALL-STAR HILTON HEAD JAZZ CAMP FACULTY AT THE JAZZ CORNER: $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com. JULY 15-24 BEAUFORT WATER FESTIVAL: Experience ten days of fun at the annual Beaufort Water Festival. Events include an arts and crafts market, raft races, bocce tournaments, shrimp boat tours, a concert in the park, an air show and more. Prices, times and locations vary. Downtown Beaufort. bftwaterfestival. com. JULY 16 BEAUFORT SANDBAR CONCERT: Country music artist Pat Cooper is headlining another big show at the sandbar and will be bringing along other singer/songwriters with him. Free. Sandbar, Beaufort. Follow the event on Instagram @sandbarconcert. SLIDE OUT OF JULY: A fun family event hosted by the Town of Bluffton featuring waterslides, bounce houses, video games, lawn games, a DJ, concession stand and prizes for participants. Free. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Oscar Frazier Park, 10 Recreation Court, Bluffton. 843-706-4500 or townofbluffton.sc.gov.
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TABLE TALK: Part history lesson, part art installation, all homage. The Supper Table, its origins and impact on South Carolina Women’s History is the topic of conversation with Morris Center Curator Kayleigh Vaughn and Jasper Project Director Cindi Boiter. Free. 11 a.m., Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland. 843-284-9227 or morrisheritagecenter.org. JULY 17 COOKING DEMO: JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN: Gather ‘round the table for a cooking demonstration at Alexander’s, led by Executive Chef Charles Pejeau. Have fun, learn something new and give back to your local community. All the money collected will be given to the Palmetto Dunes Employee Assistance Program. Cost is $25. 2-3 p.m., Alexander’s Restaurant, 76 Queens Folly Road, Hilton Head Island. 855-511-0999 or alexandersrestaurant.com. JULY 19 BLACK IN THE TRENCHES: From their training at Camp Jackson to the trenches of the Western Front, the chilling experiences of the black soldiers of the 371st Infantry regiment are brought home during this presentation by Joe Long, Curator of Education for SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum. Suggested donation of $5. 6 p.m., Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland. 843-284-9227 or morrisheritagecenter.org. IMPLICATIONS OF CHINA’S RISING POWER: With more than a dozen years in the Pacific as a senior military leader, Major General Craig Weldon had a front-row seat to China’s behavior. In this presentation he will explore what is happening: geopolitically, militarily, and economically as China expands its sphere of influence. Cost is $15 for guests, free for members. 10-11:30 a.m., Hilton Head Library, 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-384-6758 or wachh.org. JULY 21 DUCKHORN WINE DINNER: Join this special wine dinner featuring a selection of wonderful wine by Duckhorn Winery, spectacular food and lively conversation. Cost is $130 per person, includes taxes and gratuity. 6-8:30 p.m., Alexander’s Restaurant, 76 Queens Folly Road, Hilton Head Island. 855-511-0999 or alexandersrestaurant.com. JULY 22-23 NOEL FRIEDLINE AND MARIA HOWELL AT THE JAZZ CORNER: $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com. JULY 26 FRESH XPRESS: All Bluffton residents in need are invited to pick up fresh produce from Bluffton Self Help. No ID required. Free. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Bluffton Self Help, 39 Sheridan Park Circle, Bluffton. 843-757-8000 or blufftonselfhelp. org. TOTALLY TIKI MIXOLOGY CLASS: Join this fun hands-on mixology class, featuring some of the best Tiki flavors, where participants are guided through the cocktail-making journey. Cost is $85. 7-9 p.m., Hilton Head Distillery, 14 Cardinal Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-686-4443 or hiltonheaddistillery.com. JULY 29-30 REGGIE DEAS AND DEAS GUYZ AT THE JAZZ CORNER: $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-8428620 or thejazzcorner.com. JULY 29-31 HEATHERS THE MUSICAL: Take a quick trip back in time to 1989 and Westerberg High School in Sherwood, Ohio while enjoying this dark musical comedy based on the 1989 film. Tickets are $25. 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday. Ulmer Auditorium, 20 Bridge Street, Bluffton. 843-815-5581 or mayrivertheatre.com.
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THROUGH AUG. 14 ROCK OF AGES: Rock of Ages features the music of iconic bands such as Styx, Twisted Sister, and Journey among others. This exhilarating story was nominated for five Tonys and captures the era of 1980s Hollywood. Suitable for ages 13 and up. Prices and times vary. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2787 or artshhi.com.
MONDAYS INDIGO TIE DYE: Learn how indigo dye is made from a plant and use it to create a tie-dyed T-shirt to take home. All supplies are provided. Cost is $12 for adults, $7 for children. 1:30 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org. MONDAYS LEARN ABOUT SEA TURTLES: Learn about nesting sea turtles on Hilton Head’s beaches and how to protect this endangered species, led by marine biologist Amber Kuehn. Event will be held rain or shine. Bring a chair or towel. Donations suggested. 8-9 p.m., Lowcountry Celebration Park, 94 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island. seaturtlepatrolhhi.org. MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS MEMORY MATTERS: “Virtual Compass Classes”: An online program designed for adults experiencing mild to moderate cognitive impairment. Compass provides curriculum-based activities, physical exercise, relaxation techniques, life-long learning, small group discussions and socialization. Cost is $400 per month. 10 a.m., 1 p.m. 843-842-6688 or mymemorymatters.org.
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MONDAYS THRU SATURDAYS SMITH STEARNS TENNIS ACADEMY: Summer Tennis Camp: Smith Stearns provides top-notch tennis instruction, world-class coaching, excellent match play and an overall fantastic program to help students achieve their tennis goals. Programs are available daily and weekly for match-playready kids, ages 8 through college level. Private lessons are also available. Camps run each week through Labor Day weekend. 843363-4789 or smithstearns.com. TUESDAYS HARBOURFEST: Returning for its 33rd year, Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina will host HarbourFest, featuring a firework display, live music with Shannon Tanner, children’s activities with Cappy the Clown and more. Free. 6:30 p.m., Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 877-567-6513 or palmettodunes.com. TUESDAYS HILTON HEAD ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: Support our local farmers and producers and take home fresh produce, pasture-raised chicken, free-range rabbit, pork, seafood, salsa, sausage, cookies, bread, she-crab soup and more. Entrance and parking are free. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum. 70 Honey Horn Dr, Hilton Head Island. 843-473-5231 or hhifarmersmarket.com. TUESDAYS OPEN MIC NIGHT AT CORKS: Show up and show off your talent during this open mic night every Tuesday night at Corks Bluffton. 7-10 p.m., Corks Wine Bar and Restaurant, 14 Promenade Street, Bluffton. 843815-5168 or corkswinecobluffton.com. TUESDAYS PARTY IN THE PARK: Enjoy the beautiful new Lowcountry Celebration Park with a family happy hour, including live music, bounce houses and beverages. Free entry. 5:30-8 p.m., Lowcountry Celebration Park, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-7273 or islandreccenter.org. TUESDAYS THE FARMERS & MAKERS MARKET: Celebrate fresh, celebrate local. Enjoy the colorful displays that grow and change each week throughout the season at this charming, weekly festival. Now in its 9th year, the Market will present more fresh, local produce, more seafood, more breads and baked goods, and more crafts, artisans and “makers” than ever before. Free admission. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Shops at Sea Pines Center, 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-363-5699 or theshopsatseapinescenter.com. TUESDAYS ZION CEMETERY AND BAYNARD MAUSOLEUM COSTUMED CEMETERY TOUR: Visit the grave sites of four Revolutionary War heroes and learn about the blood skirmish fought just a few steps away. $15 Adult/$10 Child, 10:30 a.m., Corner of U.S. 278 & Matthews Dr, Hilton Head Island. Reservations required. 843-686-6560 or heritagelib.org. WEDNESDAYS ROBBERS’ ROW SUMMER MARKET: Lowcountry Made’s new market at a breezy new venue on the island. Join local makers and a selection of produce set up on the lawn and under the covered porch of Robber’s Row Grill. Shoppers can enjoy the Breeze Trolley Service. Free admission. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club, 10 Clubhouse Drive, Hilton Head Island. lcmade.com. WEDNESDAYS TURTLE TROT 5K: Join this family-friendly fun run series held on the beach in Palmetto Dunes in July and August on Wednesday mornings. This family-friendly run/walk is held each week on the beach. Registration is online only and includes a t-shirt. Cost is $25 prior to race day, $35 day of the race, free for kids under 12. 8 a.m., Palmetto Dunes, 14 Dunes House Lane, Hilton Head Island. palmettodunes.com.
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WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS CRITTER MEET AND GREET: Drop by this casual “Meet and Greet” to learn about the alligators, snakes, and a few other fun critters that share Hilton Head Island with us. See animals up close, get hands-on and hold a critter or two, take pictures of or with your favorite critters, and learn more about these animals and how to safely share the Lowcountry with them. Cost is $10. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843689-6767, ext. 223, or coastaldiscovery.org. THURSDAYS CIVIL WAR ERA: Hilton Head Island was home to thousands of Union soldiers during the Civil War. Join this presentation featuring maps and historic photos of this time on Hilton Head from 1861-1865. Reservations required. Cost is $12 for adults, $7 for children. 3 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 223. or coastaldiscovery.org. THURSDAYS DUELING PIANOS SHOW: The only Dueling Pianos Show on Hilton Head Island takes place each Thursday night on the Rooftop Bar. 8-11 p.m., Rooftop Bar at Poseidon, 38 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-341-3838 or therooftophhi.com. THURSDAYS FARMERS MARKET OF BLUFFTON: Meet local farmers, chefs and artisans every Thursday on Boundary Street. Buy a fresh assortment of strawberries, produce, beets, potatoes and more. Also hear local, live entertainment and educational lectures. Noon-5 p.m., Martin Family Park, 68 Boundary Street, Bluffton. 843-415-2447 or farmersmarketbluffton.org.
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THURSDAYS HISTORIC FORT MITCHEL TOURS: Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843686-6560 or heritagelib.org. THURSDAYS MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK: Enjoy free movies in the park each Thursday through Aug. 18. Family fun, pets welcome. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Free. 8:30 p.m., Shelter Cove Towne Centre, 40 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. sheltercovetownecentre.com.
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THURSDAYS MUSIC & TASTE ON THE HARBOUR: Dance the night away on Thursday nights in the spring and fall at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina featuring local favorite bands, great food and all the dancing you can possibly do. Free admission. 6-9 p.m., Shelter
Cove Harbour & Marina, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. welcometosheltercove.com. THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS SIT AND STITCH: Enjoy knitting, crochet, needlepoint, rug hook practice as Needlepoint Junction stays open late. All levels welcome. Outside food and drink permitted. Free. Virtual Thursdays 3 p.m.; In-person Fridays 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Needlepoint Junction, Suite J-7-E, Village at Wexford, Hilton Head Island. 843842-8488 or needlepointjunctionhhi. com. FRIDAYS SIT AND STITCH: Practice needlepoint every Friday during this casual sit and stitch event. All levels welcome. Free. 10 a.m., Needlepoint Junction, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite 6134, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8488 or shopneedlepointjunction.com. FRIDAYS SOCIAL DANCING: The Hilton Head Island Carolina Shag Club will host Friday night dances through the summer. Dances are open to the public and all styles of dancers: shag, ballroom, swing,
country, or line. Floor fee is $5. 6-9:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 829 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. hiltonheadshagclub.com. FRIDAYS SUNSET CELEBRATIONS: Enjoy live, local music each Friday night through Aug. 19 in the park. Pets welcome. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Free. 7-10 p.m., Shelter Cove Towne Centre, 40 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. sheltercovetownecentre.com. SATURDAYS MARINA MORNINGS: Outdoor Yoga: Practice yoga on the pavilion at Shelter Cove, with draft kombucha to follow. All levels welcome. Cost is $20. 8 a.m., Pure Salt Studios, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-707-7027 or puresaltstudios.com.
ALLIGATOR AND WILDLIFE BOAT TOUR : Alligator and Wildlife Boat Tour with H2O Sports in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Get an up-close view of indigenous plant and animal life, including the American alligator, on a one-hour guided boat tour. Reservations are required, 843-671-4386 or h2osports.com.
COLIGNY SUMMER MUSIC: Join Coligny at the Center Stage every night this summer for live music Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day weekend. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-8426050 or colignyplaza.org. TRAIL RIDES THROUGH THE SEA PINES FOREST PRESERVE WITH LAWTON STABLES: Trail Rides through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve with Lawton Stables. Meander through the preserve on horseback for the true feel of the untouched Lowcountry. Trail riders must be at least 8 years old. Reservations are required. 843671-2586 lawtonstables.com.
THE HARBOUR TOWN LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM: Explore Hilton Head Island’s rich history and learn the story behind its famous lighthouse in a unique, museum-like setting. Admission is $4.25/person, complimentary for children ages 5 and younger. 149 Lighthouse Rd. 843-671-2810 or harbourtownlighthouse.com.
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PICKLEBALL AT PALMETTO DUNES : Learn how to play Pickleball with daily clinics and round robins at the Palmetto Dunes Pickleball Center in Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. Courts and equipment are available to rent. Reservations recommended. palmettodunes.com. SALTY DOG WEEKLY EVENTS : Have fun in South Beach with the Salty Dog. Nightly events include Turtle Trackers on Mondays and Sundays, Juggling on Tuesdays and Saturdays, Dance Party on Wednesdays and Fridays, Colorpalooza on Thursdays. Times vary. Salty Dog Cafe, 232 South Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-6712233 or saltydog.com.
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Let's
Dock & dine
CAROLINA CRAB COMPANY
There’s nothing more relaxing than a day on the water with friends and family. But after a fun time on your boat, it’s time to unwind and grab a bite to eat. We’ve compiled a guide to many dock-and-dine locations in the Lowcountry. Tie up and enjoy a meal. HILTON HEAD HARBOUR MARINA:
BOATHOUSE DOCK:
SunsetGrilleHHI.com Named Garden & Gun Magazine's Best Bloody Mary in the South, this fine-dining restaurant was established in 1996 by Linda and Hugh Lockman. It is consistently recognized as one of Hilton Head Island’s best kept secrets and offers one of the best sunset and water views on HHI. Located at the Hilton Head Harbor Marina on the Intracoastal Waterway and overlooking Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge.
hudsonsonthedocks.com Extraordinary waterfront views for a truly special Lowcountry dining experience. Hudson’s uses one of only two remaining local fishing fleets on HHI to bring in fresh-caught seafood straight to their docks and to your table. Lunch, dinner, brunch, kids. They seat on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations or call ahead accepted.
SUNSET GRILLE
HUDSON'S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS
SKULL CREEK BOATHOUSE
skullcreekboathouse.com Located on the banks of Skull Creek, the Boathouse offers breathtaking views
and fabulous food and drinks. Featuring market-fresh fish, exceptional seafood and fantastic offerings from their inhouse sushi bar. It also offers land-lover fare. Dine in or out on the patio.
SKULL CREEK DOCKSIDE
docksidehhi.com Enjoy the breathtaking views of Hilton Head Island and Skull Creek in a family-friendly environment. Menu items include premium seafood, prime steaks and daily specials as well as extensive wine selections. The restaurant, which resembles an old-style river house, is full of authentic architecture, reclaimed wood and nautical accents that leave you feeling like you’ve stepped into a Melville novel.
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FISHCAMP ON BROAD CREEK
BROAD CREEK MARINA:
FISHCAMP on Broad Creek
fishcamphhi.com Convivial venue featuring southern-style seafood in a cabin-like space with a patio and a fire pit. Dine-in, takeout or delivery. Enjoy lunch, brunch or dinner and you’ll be treated to a taste of Lowcountry living in a historic waterfront setting. Backyard games for the kids, and a pet-friendly patio overlooks incredible sunset views.
UP THE CREEK PUB & GRILL
upthecreekpubandgrill.com Where casual waterfront dining is yours to enjoy. Their deck overlooks the water, Lowcountry marshes and the daily parade of boats. Relaxed bar with a waterfront deck; offering burgers and casual seafood dishes. Plus there's live music.
PALMETTO BAY MARINA: BLACK MARLIN
blackmarlinhhi.com Lively waterfront joint serving fresh seafood in a relaxed setting with ample outdoor seating. Opened in 2006, it offers a great selection of fresh seafood, delicious hand-cut steaks and is home of the hurricane bar. Dine inside or outside on the expansive covered patio.
CAROLINA CRAB COMPANY
carolinacrabco.com The home of the Carolina Crab Cake. Located in Palmetto Bay Marina, it offers excellent seafood in one of the original fishing marinas of Hilton Head. A cozy and intimate restaurant brings tasty food at an affordable price. The menu offers an array of seafood, from light to healthy to Southern-fried.
PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFÉ
palmettobaysunrisecafe.com Local favorite for 20 years. A casual café, open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Breakfast served all day with favorites like biscuits n’ gravy, quiche, stuffed French toast, crab cake Eggs Benedict and breakfast burrito with homemade salsa. Full bar and regularly changing menu. 122 // H I LT O N H E A D M O N T H LY. C O M
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SHELTER COVE MARINA
SHELTER COVE MARINA:
Top Dawg Tavern
topdawgtavern.com Top Dawg Tavern's menu offers fresh, high-quality food at an affordable price. They offer a lot of variety, sure to please everyone.
ELA’S ON THE WATER
elasgrille.com Southern-influenced seafood and steaks in an upscale bistro accented with local art and harbor views. Award-winning waterfront restaurant featuring exceptional water views, freshcatch seafood, prime-cut steaks and a sophisticated atmosphere.
HILTON HEAD SOCIAL BAKERY
hiltonheadsocialbakery.com Low-key, counter-serve outpost for authentic French baked goods, breads and sweets plus coffee drinks. A wonderful selection of savory pasties including brioche, warm flaky croissants, cookies and bread. They make all-natural, baked items daily from scratch. Features an open-style coffee selection offering fair-trade organic coffee and tea as well as specialty coffee drinks.
The OTHER SISTER’S WINE BAR
toswinebarsc.com Sits on the waterfront tucked in Shelter Cove Harbour. Choose from a variety of selected local and imported wines. Daily tastings, wine by the glass as well as gourmet meat and cheese plates, tapas, salads, sandwiches and house-made desserts and more.
SAN MIGUELS
sanmiguels.com Mexican on the marina. Serving fresh, authentic Mexican food to islanders and visitors since 1977. Eat in or dine out by the water and enjoy live music on the deck. Lauded for its burritos and margaritas. Waterfront views of Shelter Cove Harbour.
SCOTT’S FISH MARKET
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salads, sandwiches and desserts for more than 30 years. Indoor and outdoor seating. Seafood and grill items with island spice served in a marina-side spot with a sprawling outdoor deck.
Bistro 17
bistro17sheltercove.com Bistro 17 brings its Country French cuisine to Hilton Head. From Brittany and Normandy in the north, via the Loire, Burgundy and the Auvergne to the Pyrenees and Provence in the south, the cooking of regional France is justly renowned for the quality of its ingredients, the delicious dishes created from them and the infinite variety of local wines to accompany them.
QUARTERDECK
HARBOUR TOWN:
CQ’S RESTAURANT
cqsrestaurant.com Upscale seafood-focused American cooking with regional ingredients served in a charming house. CQ's was the first building to grace Harbour Town's landscape and was designed by Ralph Ballantine in 1970.
THE CRAZY CRAB-HARBOUR TOWN
thecrazycrab.com Whether you’re there for a tour, to visit the lighthouse, see the boats, or listen to music, the Crazy Crab is there to serve you fabulous seafood and cocktails.
HARBOURSIDE
seapines.com Set near Hilton Head Island’s famed Liberty Oak overlooking the Harbour Town Yacht basin, this outdoor eatery serves up steamer favorites like snow crab legs and peel-and-eat shrimp, burgers and hotdogs. More than 30 different chilled beers, frozen libations and signature cocktails. Harbourside is the perfect place to grab a bite with the kids. J U LY 2 0 2 2 // 125
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QUARTERDECK
quarterdeckhhi.com Waterfront dining located next to the Sea Pines Resort’s iconic Harbour Town Lighthouse and overlooking Calibogue Sound. Quarterdeck offers breathtaking sunsets, an enticing menu and views of the famous 18th hole at Harbour Town Golf Links.
PALMETTO BLUFF:
These restaurants are just a short stroll from the dock. Dockage fees may apply.
Buffalo's
montagehotels.com/palmettobluff/buffalos-menus/ Rich in Southern hospitality, Buffalo's welcomes guests into a warm casual setting. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; enjoy sandwiches, pastas, and salads while sitting on their outside veranda enjoying the view.
River House BUFFALO'S
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montagehotels.com/palmettobluff/river-house/ Comforting and elegant, the River House showcases a curated assembly of seasonal
ingredients and vegetables served alongside thoughtfully sourced meats and seafood. Bespoke cocktails and curated wines add to the experience, creating memorable nights of Lowcountry dining.
BLUFFTON'S CALHOUN ST. DOCK:
These restaurants are just a short stroll from the dock.
AGAVE
regionally-sourced ingredients. The house-made pies are not to be missed.
Farm
farmbluffton.com An intimate restaurant offering dinner nightly and a Sunday brunch, FARM is noted for its limited menu of highly composed dishes portioned to encourage your party to taste your way through a good bit of the menu.
agavebluffton.com A unique dining and drink experience in Old Town Bluffton Promenade. Laid-back southwest Tex-Mex Patron margarita and taco bar. Specializes in authentic tacos and smooth margaritas. Visitors can sit on a patio surrounding this color-splashed restaurant for typical Mexican fare.
THE PEARL KITCHEN & BAR
Local Pie
theblufftonroom.com The Bluffton Room serves classic American cuisine prepared with the finest ingredients in an intimate and
localpie.com A true Neapolitan-style, wood-fired pizza restaurant. Using only the highest quality,
thepearl.com Located in Old Town Bluffton, The Pearl Kitchen & Bar brings a bright, fresh take on the dining experience. It will please your palate with the freshest of ingredients prepared in a manner that will keep you coming back for more.
THE BLUFFTON ROOM
vibrant atmosphere. “Makes you feel like you’ve snagged an invite to the liveliest dinner party in town," Garden & Gun magazine said. (Children under 13 welcomed on the patio area).
CALHOUN STREET TAVERN
calhounstreettavern.com A proper Southern tavern just a couple blocks from the bluff. Enjoy cold beer and classic cocktail paired with a chef-driven menu of southern plates, thoughtful service and comforting Lowcountry classic food.
THE Cottage Cafe Bakery & Tea Room
thecottagebluffton.com Indoor dining in a cozy cottage setting and outdoor dining on the porch. The Cottage Café has been honored with numerous local and national culinary awards, including being named one of South Carolina’s “10 Best” Shrimp & Grits in the national USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
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IILAST CALLII
connecting by
disconnecting The words on the screen mocked me: “Trying to connect.” First they taunted me from my laptop, and then the derision continued from my phone. All connections were lost. The internet was out. The experience of losing connection is instantly jarring. Work stops. Streaming stops. Scrolling stops. Frustration sets in. Life seemingly comes to a standstill. But in many ways, it’s an unexpected benefit. An outage offers an opportunity to connect by being disconnected. Certainly there are inopportune times when an outage can severely disrupt work or a long-planned Zoom call with relatives, but often it is just a blip. No internet, no problem. We spend a lot of time in front of screens. According to research (Digital 2022–Global Overview) from We Are Social and Hootsuite, the average internet user from ages 16 to 64 spends six hours and 58 minutes online per day. And we spend an average of 4.8 hours a day on our mobile phones, says app monitoring firm App Annie. This information inspired me to check the average activity on my phone: An average of eight hours a day at one point. Whoa! Sure, that includes podcasts or streaming music when the apps are featured on my screen, but it’s still a good indicator that my phone usage could use a break. Did I really average 36 minutes of texting a day? Harvard Health Publishing said the long screen hours can be unhealthy and can lead to computer vision syndrome. Dry eyes, blurry eyes, eye strain and having difficulty falling asleep are consequences of too much screen time. Smartphones also aren’t the best for staying focused. It’s
difficult sometimes to write that perfect, witty sentence when there’s an impulse to check the phone for a message or if a new podcast has been uploaded. The phone rests unassumingly, but is stealthily alluring. My weekdays are usually spent inside, while I’m hunched over a laptop — the outside world an abstract thought. The obnoxious noise of a leaf blower or the spirited chirps from birds provide a soundtrack to what goes on beyond the walls. Sometimes sirens call out en route to an accident. Someone is always hammering something down the block. The leaf blower persists. But this day was different. When the outage hit our area, fortunately my work was relatively caught up for the day. I decided to take advantage of the disconnection. My wife and I enjoyed a rare mid-week dinner out. Phones were set aside as we enjoyed an early evening meal. Instead of checking texts or the latest scores, we spoke to the bartender and waitress and shared connections about favorite drinks and places to visit. Our conversations were not dictated by breaking news, but instead were focused on hometowns and new local places of interest. Digital distractions were on hold. We paid in cash. Stepping away from the immediacy of technology — even though it was close by— was refreshing, if only temporary. The outage didn’t last long (restored in a few hours), and later the usual nightly rhythms of streaming a show and watching a tense playoff game returned. But it was a welcomed respite from the impulsive need for a digital connection. It was a reminder of the joys of a human connection — something worth the devotion of an average of several hours per day.
STEPPING AWAY FROM THE IMMEDIACY OF TECHNOLOGY WAS REFRESHING.
ANTHONY GARZILLI : editor anthony@hiltonheadmonthly.com
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