LOCAL Life

20/07/2025

It’s puzzle o’clock. Show us what you’ve got ⏰🧐 (Answer: www.locallifesc.com/july-2025-mensa)

19/07/2025

Skylights, soft tones and a wide-open layout make the great room the star of the 2025 HGTV Dream Home ✨

Take a tour of the 2025 HGTV Dream Home’s great room, where soft colors, skylights and open design bring in natural light and Lowcountry style. See furniture picks, paint colors and styling ideas you’ll love.

18/07/2025

Filmmaker Hyatt Mamoun brings the Lowcountry’s wild side to the screen in her PBS miniseries Wild, Wild South, blending environmental education with Southern charm and a splash of humor.

Wildlife filmmaker Hyatt Mamoun shares the inspiration behind her new PBS show Wild, Wild South, filmed across the Lowcountry. Learn how her journey from SCAD to Smithsonian Channel led to a series that’s equal parts entertaining and educational.

17/07/2025

Hilton Head usually sees 4 to 6 inches of rain a month this time of year, with the biggest downpours hitting in August and September. To help you prepare, we checked in with Suzanne Barton, manager of The Green Thumb. Whether you’re new to gardening or just want a refresher, her tips can help your yard weather whatever’s coming. www.locallifesc.com/protect-garden-hurricane-lowcountry

16/07/2025

🦈 In honor of Shark Week (July 20-26) we sent LOCAL Life creatives Chelsea Quinn and Lily Whitener on a mission: spend a morning on the water with Hilton Head’s own shark whisperer, Chip Michalove, and bring back a story we can sink our teeth into. Mission accomplished!

A morning on the water with Chip Michalove reveals the thrill, science and soul of shark fishing in the Lowcountry.

Experience the power and purpose of shark fishing in Hilton Head with Chip Michalove. Learn about the sharks of the Lowcountry, tagging efforts, and what makes this region a hotspot for marine giants.

15/07/2025

For three remarkable locals — historian Peggy Pickett, artist Patte Ranney and musician Cool John Ferguson — blue is more than a color. It’s a legacy, an aesthetic and a rhythm that flows through everything they do. From indigo to turquoise to the soulful strains of the blues, these creatives show how deeply blue can connect us to place, to past and to each other.

Explore how three Lowcountry creatives — a historian, an artist and a blues musician — channel the color blue through indigo heritage, coastal art and Southern sound. Discover how blue connects us through history, music and handmade craft.

15/07/2025

Have you seen our July 'blue' issue yet? This month, we’re celebrating the color that so perfectly captures Lowcountry life — from open skies to ocean tides. We hope every shade of blue you spot brings you a moment of calm, a spark of creativity, or just a reason to smile.

🌊 Flip through the digital issue (presented by Budget Blinds of Hilton Head Island) and soak in the stories, style and coastal inspiration: bit.ly/LocalLifeJuly2025

🎨 Cover art: “Turtles Heading Out to Sea” by the talented Nancy Patrick Carney Fine Art.

14/07/2025

CROSSWORD PUZZLE | Whether you’re relaxing indoors to escape the heat or enjoying a lazy afternoon under a shady tree, our July crossword puzzle is the perfect companion. This month’s clues are sparked by local traditions, seasonal favorites and classic Americana.

Test your knowledge with LOCAL Life’s July crossword puzzle, filled with clever clues inspired by summer, local flavor and Fourth of July fun.

13/07/2025

🧠 Sunday = Puzzle Day. Ready to flex those brain muscles? (Answer: www.locallifesc.com/july-2025-mensa)

13/07/2025

Hollywood actor Tom Berenger may be known for his roles in Platoon, The Big Chill and Gettysburg, but for over 30 years, he was also one of the most recognizable — and quietly generous — residents of Beaufort, South Carolina.

Here’s a look at the life he built off-screen — from riverfront memories and local dinners to community impact and final farewells.

Discover how Oscar-nominated actor Tom Berenger fell in love with Beaufort, South Carolina, during The Big Chill filming and made the Lowcountry his home for over 30 years. From movie sets to meaningful local impact, his story is one of charm, community and quiet generosity.

12/07/2025

What if your home could change lives? That’s exactly what Gail Lott and Dr. Jim Edinger are making possible. The longtime Lowcountry couple recently donated their spectacular Port Royal Plantation estate — and its breathtaking collection of artwork — to the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)-Carolinas. The proceeds will fund scholarships, support rural healthcare access in South Carolina, and leave a legacy of generosity that’s as grand as the home itself.

Gail Lott and Jim Edinger don’t want this story to be about them. Instead, they want it to be about what they’ve done — specifically, their decision to donate their home in Port Royal Plantation — as well as the stunning array of art within — to the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)-Carolinas. They want this story to inspire others to give as freely as they have, realizing one undeniable truth: You can’t take it with you.

A generous couple donates their Port Royal Plantation estate and art collection to VCOM-Carolinas, creating scholarships and support for future doctors in rural South Carolina. See inside the iconic home and its lasting legacy.