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(OSU) GLEE (Club) Comes to Hilton Head
The Ohio State University Men’s Glee Club and the Fox Television smash hit, Glee, have two things in common. Both are located in Ohio (Glee in Lima, OSU’s Glee Club in Columbus). And both have Glee in their names. From that point on, their similarities…
2010: A Year In Review
Illustration by Matt Anderson If you are like me, every bleary-eyed New Year’s Day you begin the annual ritual of taking stock of the previous year. You question what you’ve accomplished, you curse what you wish you had accomplished, and then you prepare the all too…
25 Years Of The Hilton Head Dance Theatre
“Spring 1985 may someday be celebrated by social historians as the season in which Hilton Head grew up. Established as a sleepy sunbelt resort dedicated to golf, tennis and retirement living, over the years Hilton Head has made significant strides toward sophistication. Art, literature, theater,…
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Hilton Head Prep Presents Tony Award-Winning Musical Comedy
The competition is intense. The words are hilarious. And the kids are unique. So let the games begin! For its fall musical production, the Hilton Head Preparatory School Performing Arts Department is proud to present the uproariously funny 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. This…
3rd Annual Pet Contest: Meet Our Winner and Check Out Our Other 4-Legged Friends
4 Things to do with Fresh Peaches
Peach Smoothie Recipe • 2 cups ice • 2 peaches, pitted and cut into pieces • 3/4 cup skim milk • 7 ounces 2% yogurt (your favorite flavor) • 1/2 cup tangerine juice or orange juice • 3 tablespoons honey 1. In a blender, combine ice, peaches, milk, yogurt and juice. 2. Place lid on blender and select mix or crush…
9 Reasons To LOVE Bluffton
“Bluffton is a State of Mind” is the town’s unofficial motto. It is painted, carved and shellacked on nearly every piece of driftwood that floats up from the May River. Go to any art gallery speckled along the quaint streets in Old Town Bluffton and…
A Christmas Story
When I was a kid, I stole $40 from my dad’s wallet and bought myself a watch. I wrapped it and put it under the tree with a tag that read, “To Courtney, From Santa.” I got away with it, too. For about six hours……
A Floral Affair: A garden menagerie for the sense
Walk into A Floral Affair, one of Hilton Head Island’s top florists, and you’re in for a treat—a garden menagerie for the senses that you’ll not soon forget. Scores of colorful silk flower arrangements line the spacious displays and walls. A second-floor consultation area provides…
A Fresh Alliance: Farmers Markets Join Forces to Promote Local Produce, Growers
A Good Hair Day: Now That's KARMA
For many years, it has been Danielle Keasling’s dream to own her own salon. She had a location, a lease, her love of doing hair and a lunch date with karma. In November, Danielle met her husband Jeff at Captain Woody’s Bar & Grill in downtown…
A Grand Christmas Tradition In The Lowcountry
New York City is sparkling with the Rockefeller Christmas Tree; the White House is adorned in holiday splendor for America to see; New Orleans heats it up with Christmas style throughout the city; and here in the Lowcountry, we look forward to one of our…
A Head Start in Life Bluffton’s Kids College delivers quality learning with a loving touch
Shanel Riddle will never forget that day. She sat in her car quietly, a million thoughts running through her head. And then she cried. Finding herself with few options, she dropped off her six-week-old daughter Gabrielle at a daycare with which she wasn’t entirely comfortable.…
A House is not a Home without a Family. Builder Profile: Village Park Homes CEO, John Cardamone
For over 20 years, his name has been synonymous with quality residential construction and design integrity. As founder and CEO of Village Park Homes, John Cardamone leads a development team responsible for designing and building some of the area’s most admired and successful communities, blending…
A Line in the Sand: In Defense of Marriage
Well, well, well! What a fine mess Courtney’s gotten herself into this time. Merely two months after celebrating her engagement to be married, she will now attempt—and fail—to prove the old canard that the marriage institution is “outdated.” Wouldn’t you love to be a fly…
A Line in the Sand: Marriage Needs a Makeover
Marriage is outdated. You can’t deny that there is something wrong with an institution that carries a more than 50 percent failure rate. If a high school graduated less than 50 percent of their students, they would be shut down. If 50 percent of cars…
A Luciana Bride...
A Salute to Beer - First Annual Beer Fest Comes to Buffton
Mark Weisner knows his beer. A beer enthusiast, he’s even visited Belgium to try the country’s renowned Trappist and abbey beers. Twice. He had to go back. “I’ve been to Belgium twice, and the reason I’ve been to Belgium twice is to drink beer,” said Weisner,…
A Series of Fortunate Events
Hilton Head Wake Sports Captains Dave Rice and Matt Williams have opened Hilton Head Wake Sports, a watersports charter business operating out of the Palmetto Bay Marina Kerri Mullis Engard Real Estate Company welcomes Kerri Mullis to its team as Office Manager/Property Manager handling long term property management…
A Stylish Spring At Tanger - Fashion Week Offers opportunities for Spring Wardrobe Change
While this winter was mild by comparison, spring is heating up in the Lowcountry, and people are revisiting their wardrobes. If you’ve decided this is the year you’re going to throw away those questionable items malingering in your closet and unleash your inner fashionista, you…
A Toy is a Toy...Or Is it?
I remember that feeling I got while walking near the toy aisle with my mom. So many toys! I remember how awesome it was when mom finally said, “Yes! Put it in the cart and not another word!” I recall ripping it out of the…
A Winning Bid: VanLandingham Rotary To Host 16th Annual Charity Auction
What’s more fun than eBay, more lucrative than the lottery and more satisfying than writing a check for charity? The VanLandingham Rotary auction, of course—an event that combines the thrill of the hunt with the excitement of competitive bidding, all for the benefit of children.…
A Wise Cut of Meat - WiseGuys Adds Open Kitchen, New Steak Menu
Sometimes you wonder how your food is being prepared when you visit a restaurant. Is your ticket sitting idly in the hopper behind the kitchen doors? Are the servers picking up your food right when it’s ready? Is the chef using fresh ingredients to prepare…
Advice For Tourists...From The Locals
AFR: A Friendly Rivalry
Try as you might, you’re not going to get the lady golfers at Bluffton and Hilton Head Island High Schools to say something bad about one another. After all, they’re natural rivals, both by geography and comparison. Ocean versus river. Seahawks versus Bobcats; before the…
Altruistic Islanders - Setting A Good Example
If cleanliness is next to godliness, what is selflessness? People who are selfless give up their own interests for the greater good. They often think of others, before themselves. They act willingly and generously. They give of their time, their talent, and their treasure. They…
An Ounce of Prevention: Auto Maintenance Made Easy
Summer in the Lowcountry is synonymous with golf, bikes, beach and lazy, sun-splashed afternoons with toes dipped in the sand and a cold beverage in hand. Unfortunately, summertime can also mean car trouble for many island visitors and residents. But it doesn’t have to be that…
And The Winner of the Village At Wexford's "BEST OF EVERYTHING" Contest is LARRY HEICHEL!
Congratulations to Larry, who was nominated by his wife Trish for being the best listener. She wrote this in her online entry, “My husband, Larry, is the BEST LISTENER! This means that he is so very compassionate and understanding. He never interrupts, never interjects…
Andy Patrick/U.S. Secret Service
We have a pop quiz on U.S. History today. Don’t panic. It’s easy. The test consists of a single, multiple-choice question. Begin. Complete the following statement: The United States Secret Service began operating on July 5, 1865 to __________. A. guard the U.S. Capitol. B. provide Presidential protection. C. suppress counterfeit currency. D. hang portraits of…
Annual Christmas Concert Warms The Heart
Each December, as the temperature turns from a nip to a chill, the magical twinkle of the holidays begins to descend upon us. The sound of crunching leaves slowly gives way to the tinkling of bells and the sound of carols. The smell of fireplaces…
APRIL 2011: Charity Corner - Foundation For Excellence: Supporting innovative instruction in Beaufort County schools
The Beaufort County School District Foundation for Educational Excellence was established in 2007 to support student enrichment activities and projects that are beyond regular school budgets through Teacher Innovation Mini-Grants. The foundation recently distributed funds totaling $4,786.17 to 12 teachers in the Beaufort County School…
APRIL 2011: Letters To The Editor
BLAST FROM THE PAST Hey Maggie, It’s been a long time! I hope you are well! I’ve been following the magazine, and it continues to look great month after month. Although the guy’s biceps on the cover for this month aren’t as sculpted as mine, it…
APRIL 2011: Mayor- Hilton Head and Bluffton
The answer to the above question is, in a word, plenty. That is why so many town, county, and state residents are working very hard to help preserve our tournament. Within the last 18 months, Heritage Classic Foundation members, local and county officials, our governor…
APRIL 2011: Point/Counterpoint OR...
In my version of the perfect world, I’d be the New York Jets’ quarterback. Yeah, I know. By now I’d be retired and offering pithy, in-depth game day analysis on ESPN—and on my way to enshrinement in Canton—but that’s neither here nor there. The point…
APRIL 2011: Series Of Fortunate Events
SALTY DOG Marion Plumb and John Marsh of Hanes present Hanes Beefy-T® Hall of Fame Award to Bob Gossett, president of The Salty Dog Cafe and Jake, The Salty Dog. ROTARY CLUB The Rotary Club of Bluffton recently recognized member, Michele Cleland, with Rotary International’s Paul Harris Fellows…
APRIL 2011: What You Need To Know About - Tired of Volatility? Need Income? Try Commercial Real Estate
Most individual investors have access to a limited number of solutions to meet their financial goals. It is unfortunate, but high net worth and institutional clients have many more options from which to choose. In fact, the largest endowments and financial institutions benefit from diversification…
April 2012 Tips From a Pro - Ball Position: Why It Matters
Years ago, ball position was taught the same way to everyone. The driver was to be played off the front foot instep with each club moving progressively further back in the stance until the sand wedge was played off the rear foot instep. The problem…
April 2012: Charity Corner - 2012 Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest: David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation Fundaraiser set for April 28th
The fifth annual Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest, sponsored by the David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation, is set to take place on April 28, 2012, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Shelter Cove Community Park. The popular, family-friendly event serves as the foundation’s annual fundraiser…
April 2012: Drew Laughlin
Discover Your Parks What do Wi-Fi, a floating stone, and a 417-year-old Southern Red Cedar tree have in common? They can all be found at various town parks! Many Hilton Head Islanders drive up and down U.S. 278 turning right or left to grocery shop, visit…
April 2012: Our Town - Name That Tune: Hilton Head High School Presents a Slice of American Pie
Hilton Head Island High School is baking another slice of American Pie as it gears up for its seventh annual production of the always-entertaining student and faculty talent show. A musical event that will blow audiences away, this year’s American Pie theme, “Name that Tune,”…
April 2012: Series of Fortunate Events
To be included in our next Series of Fortunate Events, please email Ashton Kelley a PHOTO and A SENTENCE (not a paragraph) at a.kelley@celebratehiltonhead.com. Photos will not be accepted without a sentence. Sentences will not be accepted without a photo. Paragraphs will be edited…
Are You Ready for Some Paddleboarding? SUPfest set for Saturday, May 19
SUPfest, A celebration of stand up paddleboarding, will be held Saturday, May 19, noon-4 p.m., on the May River from Wilson Landing at Palmetto Bluff. If you have been considering trying the sport of stand up paddleboarding, SUPfest will offer the perfect venue. The fun-oriented…
Art Invasion: Peter Max Coming to Hilton Head
From April 21 to 28, the Karis Art Gallery in The Village at Wexford will be home to a collection of works by art icon Peter Max. On April 27 and 28, the icon himself will be here. Max quite literally burst onto the art scene…
Art League of Hilton Head
When sitting down to dinner, have you ever taken a look at the fork in your hand, the chair that you’re sitting on, or all the furnishings in the room for that matter, and considered them works of art? “Look at that fork,” challenges local…
August - A Series of Fortunate Events
ISLAND TIRE New Owners – New Improvements at Island Tire & Automotive Services. Left to right Berry and Ruthie Edwards, Julie and Berry Edwards ROBERT MOUL AND SANDRA MILENA Robert Charles Moul II of Kennett Square, PA and Sandra Milena Valencia of Manizales, Colombia together with their…
August 2010 - HEALTH NOTE: Allergy Myths...BUSTED
As if suffering from allergies isn’t enough, many allergy sufferers have to sift through conflicting evidence to separate fact from fiction. To set the record straight, here are some of the more common myths about allergies and the facts that debunk them: 1) “I have a…
August 2010 - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The New Health Care Plan
Officially, it’s known as the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)” as amended by The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. Or, as most of us call it, “ObamaCare.” I used to object to the latter title, but we’ve all been calling the Economic…
August 2011 - Our Town – The Curry Foundation 2nd Annual Curry Cup Chairty Golf Event
About a year and a half ago, a friend recruited me to volunteer for The Curry Foundation, a local non-profit charity organization. I’ve never really been much into volunteerism, but he made a pretty convincing case. I liked the fact that The Curry Foundation is…
AUGUST 2011: Charity Corner – Bluffton Self Help
Each week, a Bluffton man stands in the food line at Bluffton Self Help. I’m told that he can only take already prepared foods because he doesn’t have a microwave to heat a meal. “Maybe someone could donate a microwave,” I suggested naively. “No, he…
August 2011: Golf Tips From a Pro –Muscle Memory and Golf: Fact or Fiction?
Let me start by saying there is no such thing as muscle memory in the traditional sense. Now most of you reading this may be ready to throw the magazine down. However, in the traditional sense, people believe, or have been led to believe, that…
AUGUST 2011: Health Note – Vision Care: Early Eye Exams Crucial for Children
One of the most important health exams a child can have is an eye exam. This is because many visual abilities are fully functioning by six months of age and continue developing to adult-like levels by the age of 12. To emphasize the importance of…
August 2011: Hello My Name Is – Glenn A. Lucas
Hi! My name is Glenn A. Lucas but my friends call me Luke – Trader Luke. You may have seen me around Palmetto Bay Marina or in Broad Creek rowing to my sailboat or ice cream stand, or on one or the other.. I…
August 2011: Mayor - Hilton Head and Bluffton
The Tide is Turning on Hilton Head Island Over the last year or so, some said that the tide was on its way out on Hilton Head Island. We were losing the Heritage Golf Tournament; we were losing visitors; our residential and commercial structures were getting…
Backyard BBQ July 2011
Grandpa George’s Buffalo Chicken Dip • 2 (10 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened • 1 cup Ranch dressing • 3/4 cup pepper sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot®) • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese Heat all the ingredients above in a sauce pan…
Be A Kid Again: Learn to Play Golf
Has the game of golf piqued your interest? Has your initial reaction to learning the game of golf been something like, “I’m too old to start learning golf; I’m not athletic enough; I will be too embarrassed to miss the ball; I just won’t be…
BEATING THE HEAT: E.A.C. Heating & Air - A Breath of Fresh Air
After an unusually mild winter, an earlier than usual spring is here to remind us that plants are blooming and the heat is here to stay for a few months. It’s not unusual to walk outside your home and find cars coated with light dustings…
Behind The Gates - Hilton Head Plantation, Indigo Run, Palmetto Hall, Port Royal
Behind the Gates: The Crescent & Eagle's Pointe
Bicycling: Bike Stores - PEDAL POWER - When It Comes To Biking Needs, You Don't Have To Go Far
In the last five years, biking has blossomed on Hilton Head Island. From tree-lined leisure paths to handy bike kiosks, it’s never been easier to get involved. Thanks to people like Frank Babel and the Squeaky Wheels and a city listening to bikers’ concerns, Hilton…
Bicycling: Cycling Around the Lowcountry - HILTON HEAD ISLAND WORKS TOWARD RECOGNITION AS A BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
Hilton Head Island is a terrific place to visit and a fantastic place to ride a bicycle. One hundred-seventeen miles of public and private shared-use pathways connect to virtually anywhere on this beautiful island. And don’t forget the 12 miles of bike-able hard packed beaches.…
Bicycling: Cycling Around the Lowcountry - KICKIN' ASPHALT - Bicycle Club
It’s Saturday morning. Coffee’s brewing and the cobwebs are clearing. Skip the honey-do list. It’ll be there when you return. Instead, grab your bike and let Kickin’ Asphalt Bicycle Club take you for a ride. The fresh air will do you good. From its start in…
Bluffton Christmas Parade
What started last year as my family’s annual ritual to the Bluffton Christmas Parade ended with a muddied shoe and a bruised ego. That’s the day I fell into a drainage ditch along May River Road. Now, I didn’t take a header straight into a…
Boating SAFETY & MAINTENANCE
Cruise by any Lowcountry boat landing and you’ll witness two things: a man falling in love with his boat and a woman falling out of love with her husband. Okay, I jest; but I’m not that far off. Being a boat owner is stressful. Have you…
Brand New Year, Same Old Resolution? Make This The Last Year You Resolve To Lose Weight
At the stroke of midnight December 31, millions of people resolved to lose weight—again. The sad truth is that a great majority of those people will be making the same resolution next year. Why? Because they go about it in an unrealistic and/or incomplete way. As…
Breast Cancer - You Are At Risk, But Are You At High Risk?
Breast cancer will affect one in eight women in the United States. However some women have a higher risk than one in eight. FACTORS WHICH INCREASE A WOMAN’S RISK OF BREAST CANCER INCLUDE: • Early age menstruation • Late age menopause • No children or a first child late in life…
Bright Young Man Returns to Grow BIG Business on Hilton Head Island
Lee Edwards, one of Hilton Head Island’s brightest young entrepreneurs, speaks of The Greenery’s success and his hopes for the future. The old adage, “The more things change, the more they stay the same,” resonates with Edwards, who today presides at the business his father…
Butter or Bacon? Paula Deen Answers The Really Tough Questions In Life
I’ll admit I’ve been one of the hungry souls standing in line along West Congress Street in Savannah, amid hundreds of other revelers, mouth watering, waiting for a taste of what The Lady & Sons are servin’ up. As a native Yankee, with a healthy Food…
C2 Diary: To Market, To Market - CH2 goes Shopping with Dennis and Chuck from Palmettoes
If you take anything away from this weekend, it should be how important relationships are in business,” said Dennis as we walked out of The Mart in Atlanta. “Relationships with your clients, obviously, but also with your vendors.” “What I am taking away from this…
C2 Exclusive - Edi Gathegi is Coming to a Theater Near You. The Star of Twilight and X-Men: First Class Strikes a Pose for C2
Actor Edi Gathegi, known as Laurent in the epic pop-culture films Twilight and The Twilight Saga: New Moon and as Dr. Jeffrey ‘Big Love’ Cole in FOX’s hit television series House, is on the way to becoming a household name, starring as Darwin in the…
C2 Exclusive Interview: SKIP HOAGLAND In His Own Words
Three months ago, Hilton Head businessman Skip Hoagland launched a very public campaign calling into question the business practices and the motives of the Hilton Head Island Chamber of Commerce, and the organization’s president Bill Miles. Here, Hoagland tells us what’s behind his offensive and…
C2 EXCLUSIVE: Candice Accola - Interview With A Vampire
“No doesn’t mean never, it just means not yet.” Wise words uttered by Candice Accola’s father, and the inspiration she needed to continue auditioning, hoping for the perfect role. It worked. In grade school, scary movies were an essential element of any slumber party for…
C2 Exclusive: Mark Pellegrino Opens Up!
If you’re an avid couch potato for the last two decades or even the last two years, you might be racking your inner DVR brain for the answer to the question, “I know that guy from somewhere, but what the hell is his name?” My…
C2 GETS HITCHED - Beautiful Bouquests begin with Budgets & Brainstorming
What is the one thing most brides have in common? They’ve never planned a wedding before. You are not alone when it comes to working your way through the etiquette of everything from who pays for what and how soon you should start planning to…
C2 GETS HITCHED - Hilton Head Weddings: A Seasonal Survival Guide
Each year, Hilton Head Island is host to thousands of weddings—both local and destination. In the past, the phrase “destination wedding” conjured thoughts of tropical, Caribbean getaways or other far off locations. Today, “destination weddings” are a little closer to home. With the fledging economy…
C2 GETS HITCHED - Marriage: The Great Money Merger
I am not a marriage counselor, nor do I play one on TV. I am, in fact, a financial “counselor,” frequently called to advise divorcing couples on the financial ramifications of their separation: settlement options, tax implications of division, financial picture post divorce, etc. From…
C2 GETS HITCHED - Something OLD, Something NEW, Something BORROWED, Someting BLUE
C2 Magazine would like to send a very special thank you to the following local shops and locations for helping us create our “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue” photoshoot. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Gowns by Porcupine in…
C2 GETS HITCHED - YES! Now What?
Weddings. We love attending them, but for the bride and groom, the planning can be stressful! The bride struggles to make her day different from anyone else’s. The pressure is on to find the “perfect” location, the “perfect” dress, the “dream” cake…. all while staying…
C2 PROFILE: Cranford & Sons
C2's - Special Recipes
Oricchette Gamberi E Limone Recipe by Trattoria Divina Serves 4 1 pound cecco pasta (oricchette) 1 pound black tiger shrimp 1 cup white wine 3 oz. prosciutto 1 lemon 1 oz. butter Salt and pepper to taste Pinch of crushed pepper 1 oz. cannellini beans. 2 garlic cloves, sliced Heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in…
C2'S BACHELOR OF THE YEAR - BEN WOLFE
I was stood up by C2’s Bachelor of the Year. Okay, he didn’t stand me up. He was merely 30 minutes late. Regardless, my tolerance for tardiness being nil, my brain started working overtime to determine how I would introduce this Johnny-come-lately to the world.…
C2's Gift Guide for Her
Outside Hilton Head The Plaza at Shelter Cove and Palmetto Bluff 843.686.6996 www.outsidehiltonhead.com UGG Earmuffs – Great for cold weather and perfectly stylish UGG Fur-Trimmed Boots – It’s boot season! Why not have the most stylish winter boots around? These will keep you toasty warm on those colder winter days…
C2's Women In Business: Ameriprise & Kelley Designs
Ameriprise 1533 Fording Island Rd. Suite 328 Hilton Head 843.837.1220 www.ameripriseadvisors.com/john.b.rush Ask John Rush why his practice runs so smoothly…..he’ll tell you it is due to the smart and savvy women in his office! John Rush is fortunate to have not one, but TWO licensed assistants – Jennifer Sabella and Lynette Rush,…
C2's Women In Business: Catch 22 & Salon Salon
Catch 22 37 New Orleans Rd. HHI 843.785.6261 Holiday season is a festival of food and friends at Catch 22! This year we are looking forward to adding an 11th year of celebration to our memory book. With so many loyal locals, holiday dining at Catch 22 takes on…
C2's Women In Business: CC Of HHI, Skillets, Faces, & Travel Medicine Clinic
Country Club Of Hilton Head 70 Skull Creek Dr. – HHI 843.681.2582 ext. 110 www.hiltonheadclub.com / www.thegolfclub-indigorun.com I was born in upstate New York to the offspring of two young aspiring musicians. Born in the bucolic town of Clinton, I spent the summer playing in the creek…
C2's Women In Business: Celebrate Magazine
In September of 2006, Celebrate Hilton Head burst onto the scene with a fresh perspective on Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and the surrounding Lowcountry. At the helm was a team of young women with no experience whatsoever in the publishing industry. They made it through…
C2's Women In Business: Celebrations & Forsythe Jewelers
Celebrations Catering & Events 12 Capital Drive – HHI 843.689.7526 (PLAN) www.wecelebrateyou.com The women of Celebration Catering and Events make throwing a party, hosting a dinner gathering or even a community event look really easy. Nearly 18 years in business on Hilton Head Island and they continue to…
C2's Women In Business: Custom Audio Video & Luciana
Custom Audio Video 48 Pennington Drive, Unit B Sheridan Park – Bluffton 843.815.5130 www.custom-audio-video.com Sandy Benson, owner of Custom Audio Video, has called the low country her home since 1993. Originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, Sandy is a multi-talented over achiever who in addition to running her successful business, also holds…
C2's Women In Business: Dermatology Associates & Wild Wing Cafe
Dermatology Associates Of The Lowcountry 3901 Main Street, Suite D 843.689.5259 www.dalcdermatology.com Carrie A. Hallett Hall, M.D. Dr. Hall is a board certified Dermatologist, currently still serving in the United States Navy as the Department Head for Internal Medicine and Dermatology at the Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC. …
C2's Women In Business: DK Style Inc. & Palmetto Dental Arts
DK Style Inc. 14 New Orleans Rd. – HHI 843.686.4200 www.dkstyleinc.com Danielle Keasling is one of the most sought after hair stylist and hair extension artists in the Lowcountry. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota Danielle made Hilton Head Island her home in 1999. Soon after moving…
C2's Women In Business: Fresh Air Business Promotions
Looking back at the 1960s Mad Men advertising world, Cindy Hooker and Marie Pistilli have come a long way, baby. Steeped in today’s technology tools, the women of the Fresh Air Business Promotions give businesses a refreshing new approach to full-service advertising. These…
C2's Women In Business: Hargray
856 Wm. Hilton Parkway – HHI 1.877.HARGRAY (427.4729) www.hargray.com Carrie Clark, Human Resources Manager, Hargray Carrie Clark is passionate about Hargray and the Lowcountry community. At work, she strives to help Lowcountry locals develop as professionals, and she helps to foster a positive work environment. Outside of…
C2's Women In Business: May River Dermatology, Nash Gallery, Stephanie Lamkin-Pona, Bruno
May River Dermatology 18 Oak Forest Rd. – Bluffton 843.837.4400 www.mayriverdermatology.com Dr. Carmen Traywick returned to her home state of South Carolina in 2009 to open May River Dermatology, LLC in Bluffton. Her mission was to become the premier provider of dermatologic services in the Lowcountry. She clearly…
C2's Women In Business: Photography By Anne
CAMBRIDGE HOMES, INC. Building Dreams
In one sense it’s a milestone. In another, it’s a statement. Almost 30 years ago, an opportunity presented itself to Frank Guidobono. While Hilton Head Island was in a downturn in the home building industry, he saw homes still being built along golf courses and…
Casey Labow Exclusive
From the Broadway lights of New York City to the mountains of Idaho to the tangled streets of Los Angeles, another young, beautiful and talented star has been cultivated. Casey LaBow is about to be catapulted into the Hollywood sky, overnight, as one of the…
Celebrity Chefs: Why all the Fuss?
In the summer of 2002, I moved from semi-metropolitan New Jersey to farmland New Jersey (yes, there are farms in N.J.—it is the “garden state” for crying out loud!), for my ex’s job. While he was working every day, I was twiddling my thumbs trying…
CH2's Bachelors of the Year ALUMNI: A Q&A With The Guys Who Took The Title
In remembering some of the fonder moments of the last few years at CH2, we would be remiss not to mention the Bachelor of the Year contest. It was, after all, the shameless exploitation of these good-hearted young men that put CH2 on the map.…
CH2’s “Top 10” List for Tourists
You’ve made it. After 10 hours of planes, trains, and automobiles, you’ve finally checked into your timeshare villa, beachfront house or hotel room. You have done battle with all of the other island visitors at Piggly Wiggly, Publix or Harris Teeter, and have your morning…
Chamber Golf Fashion Show Luncheon
The Port Royal Golf Club on March 2, 2010 The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce teamed up with The Lowcountry Golf Course Association this March to bring a new event to the area: the first annual Chamber Golf Week to support the Verizon Heritage PGA…
Change of the Celebratory Guard - Bluffton Rotary adopts the Bluffton Village Festival
“It was all very innocent in the beginning” said Babbie Guscio, owner of The Store on Calhoun Street, who founded the Bluffton Village Festival in 1978. She’s right; it seems the best celebrations always start out that way. “We needed a social event,” she said,…
Character + Work Ethic + Pride + SUCCESS - A Conversation with Bluffton High's Head Football Coach, Ken Cribb
I have this indelible image of Bluffton High School’s football team on my brain. It’s an image of unit cohesion, precision, focus, and intensity that you can feel in the stands…and the game hadn’t even started. I was watching the team’s pregame warm ups. Ken Cribb…
Charity Corner
A Lion’s Pride By David Gignilliat Richard “Grover” Cleaveland admits he was touched last year when he heard a piece of a conversation from one of the campers at Camp Leo, an activity-packed weeklong enrichment camp for sight-impaired youth from throughout South Carolina. “Last year, I overheard one…
Charity Corner - Your Community's Foundation
Chin Dynasty: Where Chinese Cuisine Meets Fine Dining
The Chinese takeout establishment is a familiar and friendly site. You witness the busy, frenetic pace of cooks, shuffling quickly to replenish trays of food ordered from the front. Then there’s the buffet line of piping hot chicken and pork, where you smother your food…
Confidence Lost: The Perilous Impact of High Frequency Trading
Investment in American corporations through stock ownership has not only fueled the spectacular growth of the American economy, but has also formed the backbone of millions of Americans’ retirement savings. Through 401(k) plans, IRAs, and investment accounts, we have prudently diverted a portion of our…
Corks Wine Company: Serves Up Special Experience In Unpretentious Atomosphere Nothing Fancy
The complexity of the wine experience is sometimes what makes it intimidating. How is one to know how and when to use terms like “velvety” or “luscious”? Or phrases, like “the body was brilliant, but I especially liked the clean, crisp finish.” Or maybe, “this…
Corridor: Review Board
In her 1970 release, “Big Yellow Taxi,” Joni Mitchell sings: “They paved paradise to put up a parking lot.” The story behind the song goes that Mitchell wrote it during a trip to Hawaii. She looked out her hotel window at a beautiful mountain vista,…
Cosmetic Dentistry for Beautiful Smiles, Better Breathing & A Balanced Body
What’s behind a beautiful smile? More than you would expect. There’s better balance, restful sleep and improvement to your overall health. Hilton Head Island cosmetic dentist Dr. Timothy Gross said in some cases, there’s a better life, because some procedures can correct life-threatening conditions such…
Country Club Of Hilton Head: The Place For Meetings, Events and Special Occasions
I’ll let you in on a little secret…if you need to throw together a meeting or other last minute group event, there are open dates at the Country Club of Hilton Head (CCHH) in November. “It’s a relatively slow month because everybody’s gearing up for…
CSI Beaufort: This Is NOT A Television Show
Having spent three hours in the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office new forensics lab, I suppose my DNA is all over the place. The good news is I have no prior record, so I don’t believe I will end up in the suspect pool. However, if…
Dan McCaw - Finding The Purple Tree
Dan McCaw is pushing the envelope. His works keep evolving, drawing the viewer deeper into his paintings. “McCaw is one of the most widely collected contemporary American impressionists. But his style is now between impressionism and expressionism,” said Jack Morris of Morris and Whiteside Galleries. “He’s…
Dancing Like The Stars: Fred Astaire Dance Studio's Annual Dance Showcase Lets Everyone Shine
You step out in front of hundreds of people sitting in muffled silence, but filled with anticipation. The spotlight shines on you and the music begins to play. And all of a sudden, you find yourself consumed and focused in your work as months and…
Dancing With The Stars - Hilton Head Style!
WHEN: October 10, 2010 WHERE: The Westin Resort TIME: 6-11PM WHAT: An evening of dinner, dancing and live entertainment by Deas Guyz TO BENEFIT: STRIVE TO EXCEL TICKETS: $100 CALL 843-689-4982 FOR TICKETS Strive to Excel has paired local “celebrities” with the professional dancers from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio (Sandro Virag,…
Dave Miner
He loves grapes and his girls. And if you throw in a little jazz guitar, Dave Miner is in seventh heaven. The stories of his three great loves intersect often. In fact, it kind of makes you believe that some things are, indeed, meant to…
Death Penalty Certified
“My first death penalty case was back in 1990. My client was the first person in South Carolina to be executed by lethal injection after the demise of the use of electric chair. Oddly enough, I spent the last few hours with him in his…
December 2010: CHARITY CORNER: Caring Coins
There are no bad ideas. We hear that a lot. Likely, the first person who ever muttered that phrase was responding to a ludicrous idea, and couldn’t think of anything else to say at the time. But, that phrase is what gives us the gumption…
December 2010: HEALTH NOTE - Do You Have The Travel Bug?
Having “the” travel bug, can be a good thing. Having “a” travel bug is a bad thing. How do we prepare for one and prevent the other? With international travel increasing every year, more travelers are venturing into more remote areas, selecting more varied destinations and…
December 2010: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR...
Dear Maggie, On the 16th of October 2010 my daughter (Carla v.d.Merwe) and I arrived in Bluffton on holiday at my sister Jacky, brother-in law Brett and their 2 kids, Kelsey and Kyle Robertson. Seeing that we live in South Africa, it was the first time…
December 2010: OUR TOWN: How the Lowcountry Does The Holidays
For those who have spent holiday seasons in the north, hoping for snow, but enduring the bleak brown of bare trees, welcome to the Lowcountry, where we don’t fret about such things. Snow’s not happening, and we know it (last year was an aberration), so…
December 2010: SERIES OF FORTUNATE EVENTS
BRIGHT CHOICE MEDICAL Welcoming Bright Choice Medical, now open in Sheridan Park. Locally owned and operated with over 20 Years of Experience. Wendy Miller-Hackett and Michael J. McGuire. ——————————————————————————————— COOKSPLUS On The Move! CooksPlus is now bigger, better and in more convenient location. Now in suite 250…
December 2011: Health Note - American Thoracic Society annouces New Guidelines - A Look at what it means for Asthma Care
The American Thoracic Society (ATS) recently released its official clinical practice guidelines, providing strong recommendations for measuring fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FENO) to determine airway inflammation in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma. The new guidelines will transform how more than 20 million Americans are…
December 2011: High Spirits - Cheers: HOT and COLD Cocktails for the Holidays
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”… a perfect description for December and all of the holiday cheer that coincides with it. It’s also the time for new cocktails and new liquors to enter the market, and this year is no exception. Ciroc Peach…
December 2011: Mayor - Hilton Head & Bluffton
As this month’s edition of Celebrate Hilton Head is being delivered, town council will be in the middle of its strategic planning workshop held December 1-3. Santa has his workshop; we have ours. While each of us wishes we could deliver gifts and grant wishes…
December 2011: Our Town - Malachi: The Miracle and the Messenger
A community fights to stop local dog rings When Margaret Mead said, “A small group of thoughtful people can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has,” she probably didn’t imagine a group of Bluffton residents surrounding a toothless, tortured pit bull being…
December 2011: Series of Fortunate Events
To be included in our next Series of Fortunate Events, please email Ashton Kelley a PHOTO and A SENTENCE (not a paragraph) at a.kelley@celebratehiltonhead.com. Photos will not be accepted without a sentence. Sentences will not be accepted without a photo. Paragraphs will be edited…
Defining Your Legacy
When you are still firing on all cylinders, there may be no need to cut back on your retirement activities. Just because you have reached 75 and entered what the AARP labels the “older retirement years,” you don’t have to stop traveling, trying to perfect…
Dental Department: Life-changing Dentistry - All-On-4 Technique Offers Pure Freedom From Dentures
Millions of people wear complete dentures or are facing the eventual loss of their teeth. There are many reasons teeth can be lost such as tooth decay, bone loss (periodontal disease), trauma or severe wear. Some people manage to wear complete or partial dentures with…
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Hilton Head Prep Presents Some Robust Fun
Until a couple of months ago it’s possible there wasn’t a single dirty rotten scoundrel at Hilton Head Preparatory School. Now there are at least 27 of them. All will be on stage at the Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC) at Hilton Head Island…
Do You Have Gum Disease?
What would you do if you had an ulcer the size of your palm, which bleeds, may express pus, smells, and does not heal on its own? You would most likely see a physician and make sure that it is treated. Dr. Jonathan Ross at…
Do you HEAR What i HEAR?
It’s insidious, this business of hearing loss. One day you’re sailing along, hanging with Jagger and the fellas, listening to a cranked iPod and belting out each clearly distinguishable lyric. “You can’t always get what you waa-aaaant, But if you try sometime You might find You get what…
Does Everyone Really Drive a USED Car?
Everybody drives a used car. For over 10 years now, I have been airing this statement over the local airways, and I am always amazed by the response it receives. For the most part, it has always been a positive response (thank heavens or I…
Dog Days On Hilton Head
It’s not only human visitors and those who have chosen to live in the Lowcountry who find excitement, fun, beauty and interest wherever we go. Our four-legged doggie friends also think living here and visiting with their owners is pretty special! We are an amazingly…
DR. TIMOTHY GROSS' DENTAL EXCELLENCE - A Passion For Pearly Whites
Love and humor are as abundant as smiling pearly whites in the dentist’s office of Dr. Timothy Gross’ Dental Excellence at 15 Bow Circle on Hilton Head Island. If Gross doesn’t have his patients cracking up with his wit and jokes, he has them enthralled…
Driving Miss Daisy - Opening Night Gala to benefit Arts and Education
For the sixth time in his 40-year career in theater, Bob Farley will direct one of his favorite plays—Driving Miss Daisy. The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s production, running March 16-April 1, will reunite Farley with the cast who performed in Atlanta’s critically acclaimed 20th…
Driving On - Stokes Brown Toyota Scion of Hilton Head Celebrates Five Years
When you walk into the spacious showroom at Stokes Brown Toyota off Fording Island Road, you wouldn’t be remiss in thinking it was built yesterday. The floors glisten, light floods through the glass windows, and a friendly staff stands ready to greet you at the…
Dying of Thirst? Water is Key to Weight Loss, Wellness
How many times have you said, “I’m dying of thirst”? While the statement is understood to be an exaggeration, it might be closer to the truth than you realize. Human beings can survive without food for weeks, but only a few days without water. But…
ELECTRIC PIANO: Pop On In For The Sterlin & Shuvette Show
It’s a few ticks before nine o’clock on a breezy Wednesday evening at the Electric Piano, one of Hilton Head’s most popular musical hangouts. Sterlin and Shuvette Colvin walk in the front door past a sign outside that says “Not your typical piano bar” and…
En Garde
Maybe for Una Jackson it should be touché. According to the USFA, she’s number one in the United States in her category. USFA? That would be the United States Fencing Association. Jackson, who measures in at a charming five feet even, is in first place…
Exercise Outside of the Ordinary
When we are young, we have more opportunity for exercise that is fun. Sports, and pick-up games, even playground adventures take us from crib through college. After college most people lose contact with their childhood friends and with the sports and activities that kept them…
EXTREME MAKEOVER - Upscale Transformation of Tanger Outlet Center 1 Now Underway
If you’ve ever watched the popular television series, Extreme Makeover, you know that transformation isn’t a pretty process. Currently in its ugly duckling phase, like a lucky makeover candidate, Tanger Outlet Center 1 is undergoing a series of radical procedures with the promise to re-emerge…
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
JANUARY 12TH, 2010 It’s 6 a.m. on a cold Wednesday morning. The bright January sun starts to rise over the north side of Beaufort County, its first rays illuminating an empty home on the outskirts of town. The sidewalks are swarming with people, the roads filled…
Facebook: Stalking Your Way to a More Informed Future
Ever crave the attention of celebrity, collecting fans from all over the world who are curious about your every move and can’t wait to see the next posted picture of you hammered and falling over yourself with an infectious grin on your face that screams,…
FACES DAYSPA - Spa Treatments NOT Just For Women Anymore
By nature, man is a warrior. In foreign territory, he observes the movements of others, scans the scene and tries to blend; hoping the natives never suspect he is not in full control. Culture shock may attempt to enter his psyche, yet he swats it…
Fall In Love with Doncaster Outlet
FEBRUARY 2011: A Message From Your Mayor (Hilton Head Island and Bluffton)
Thanks to CH2 magazine, I plan to write a monthly article on Town government topics and issues that impact you. As your new mayor, I want to communicate in every way I can with residents, and by “communicate,” I mean I want to hear from…
FEBRUARY 2011: Charity Corner - Food For Thought: Annual Cooks and Books Serves Up It's Fifth Course
“Compliments to the chefs,” said Stephen Stewart about the 5th Annual Cooks & Books fête, a fundraiser for Literacy Voluneers of the Lowcountry to be held February 20 at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Stewart, executive chef at TidePointe, a Vi Community on…
FEBRUARY 2011: Letters To The Editor...
Dear Ms. Washo, On behalf of the staff and families of the First Presbyterian Day School, I want to thank you for the publication of Christmas Concert Warms the Heart, featured in the November issue of CH2. The article written by Melissa Koch truly captured…
FEBRUARY 2011: Our Town - "A Red Carpet Affair" - Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry’s February Event
Guests may think they’ve landed on Hollywood Boulevard when they arrive at Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s Hospice and Hearts Event. “A Red Carpet Affair” is the theme for the third annual event, and organizers have gone all out to ensure guests feel nothing short…
FEBRUARY 2011: Series Of Fortunate Events
February 2012: Cooking with Kelly - Super Bowl
Finally, we have a cooking column! I love to cook. It’s my way of winding down at the end of the day—my alone time. I love trying new recipes or coming up with my own. I am no top chef, and my plating skills could…
February 2012: Hello My Name is...Chef Sallie Ann Robinson - Gullah Diva
February 2012: Letters to the Editor...
The great debate over Tim Tebow is a sad statement of the world we live in. After all his critics believe in ad nauseum “political correctness”, free thinking, anything goes kind of policy EXCEPT for Christian belief. The tired rhetoric that Ms Courtney…
February 2012: Mayors Drew Laughlin and Lisa Sulka
Politicians promise a lot, don’t they? But I can make a promise to you that I will guarantee to keep. We need volunteers to become members of our town government boards and commissions so that we can continue to serve our fellow residents in the…
February 2012: Our Town - Hilton Head Shore Notes Razzle and Dazzle
February 2012: Our Town - Swirl, Sip & Savor: 27th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
It’s time to raise your glass. The 27th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival is coming March 5-10—an event that rolls out the red and white carpet of grapes, celebrating its most tasteful bouquet of competition, culinary complements and wine complexities. Like a…
February 2012: Series of Fortunate Events
To be included in our next Series of Fortunate Events, please email Ashton Kelley a PHOTO and A SENTENCE (not a paragraph) at a.kelley@celebratehiltonhead.com. Photos will not be accepted without a sentence. Sentences will not be accepted without a photo. Paragraphs will be edited…
Fired Up About FIREWORKS
TOURISTS LOVE IT. ISLANDERS SUPPORT IT. STORE AND RESTAURANT OWNERS DEPEND ON IT. It’s Tuesday night fireworks at HarbourFest, an event that has attracted thousands of people to Shelter Cove Harbour for more than 20 years. But this summer, the pyrotechnic shows have been scaled back to eight Tuesdays…
Five Reasons You Need to Plan Other than to Avoid Probate
Your family and your property are at the heart of estate/asset protection planning. A good estate/asset protection plan is all about protecting what you have and leaving assets in a “protected manner” for your loved ones. Putting together a good estate/asset protection plan is one…
FOAM IMPROVEMENT. Energy One America is Enhancing Lives through Energy-Effcient Green Insulation
John Guffey isn’t just president of Energy One America. He’s also a client. Back in 1998, a contractor talked the retired businessman into spray-foaming the attic and crawl space of his Colleton River Plantation home. “We decided to do some remodeling,” Guffey said. “I was…
Friday Night Lights - Bobcat Football Gives Us Something To Celebrate
I didn’t even realize the game had started, and the Bobcats had already scored their first touchdown, mere seconds into the first quarter. The crowd went berserk (my indicator that something had indeed happened), and the contagious buzz that is Bobcats football spread through the…
FROM CHAOS TO CALM - Spring Cleaning for the Home and the Heart
Quick! Shove that stack of magazines under the bed. Plow a path through the toys on the living room floor, and swipe your sleeve across the coffee table. Is your mother-in-law ringing your doorbell? Or are you just sick and tired of the mess? If…
Fun Football Facts to Enhance Your Super Bowl Experience
Why do we call this game football anyway? Only two guys get to kick the ball, and they’re the biggest sissies on the field! The details are a little fuzzy, but apparently there was a popular game on 19th Century American college campuses that looked…
Funkey Monkey: A Most Stylish Treasure Chest
Walking into Funkey Monkey is like entering a mysterious pirate’s cave, where you sense at any moment that you might hear the caw of a parrot or the call of an excited monkey. As you open the lid to the pirate’s treasure chest, what you…
Garden of Eden
Get Hitched on Hilton Head Island
The ultimate wedding dream-come-true wedding, all expenses paid, is now just 10 months away! The Get Hitched on Hilton Head Island contestants began registering their tales of true love online this month and as you can see though these samples, the range of explanations,…
Get Hitched on Hilton Head…ALL EXPENSES PAID!
Are you preparing to pop the question? Or are you anticipating a proposal with Valentine’s Day around the corner? This year, the thought of an engagement, much less a full-blown wedding, may be daunting no matter how whipped you are over your significant other. The…
Get Mellow - Mellow Mushroom Serves Up Good Food, Good Times in Two Locations
Kim Boyce is so happy to be in a place that has “drippy mushrooms” hanging from the ceiling, a red and white PVC-pipe lighthouse on the wall, and an entryway chandelier made of skimboards that gets all psychedelic-groovy at night. After years in the high-stress…
Get Ready for the 'What-ifs'
The future holds many uncertainties, and your retirement is no exception: “At What age should I retire?” “How long will I live in retirement?” “When should I start taking Social Security?” “How will rising medical costs affect me?” That’s why planning is so critical, and…
Go Tri Sports: Where you go when you get serious
Go Tri Sports is where you go when you get serious about running, bicycling, swimming, or all three. “Industry-wise we’re known as a multi-sport retailer,” said John Dogger, who owns Go Tri with his wife Dagny. “We focus on all three of those individually, but…
Golf Etc., Hilton Head's Game-Changer
As a rule, golfers have one arm that measures longer than the other. Now, I know a good deal about golf, but I did not know this interesting fact—until I met Chris Wycoff, owner of Hilton Head Island’s newest performance club fitting shop, Golf Etc.…
GOOD EATS - Food Glorious Food
In the late 1800s, a lot was happening in our country. Development and commercial production of electric lighting and gasoline-powered automobiles was underway, steel frame construction of skyscrapers was happening for the first time, and Thomas Edison was inventing the first movie in his New…
Gorgeous Gardens and Pristine Pools : Pools - Ask A Pool Specialist
You’ve made the decision to build a pool. Your back yard is no longer going to be a desolate piece of your property seldom visited. You’re going to create an oasis that will draw you outdoors into the sunshine time and time again. For years…
Green Building - Here To Stay
It is time to rethink this whole green building thing! No longer a movement or a trend, green building is here to stay. I say to my fellow builders, remodelers, architects, engineers, and all of you in the building and real estate industry who are non-believers:…
He Says / She Says: INFIDELITY & PUBLIC OFFICE
HE SAYS… Mark Sanford, Elliot Spitzer and Bill Clinton have one thing in common: They jeopardized promising political careers and tarnished their respective legacies because of very impulsive and self-destructive behavior. Clinton, who was in the Oval Office at the time, became the first president to…
Head of Its Class
HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS: Just What The 'Doctor' Ordered...
HELLO DOLLY! Colgan Returns To Direct Hello, Dolly!
Casey Colgan returned to his old stomping grounds on Monday, November 8, to begin the real work of directing Hello, Dolly! at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina December 1-26. He had already sat in on casting up in New York. Colgan, a local stage…
Hello My Name Is... With Paul C Rabe
Hello My Name Is...Joe Maffo (Gator Joe)
Helping Clients Navigate Volatile Financial Markets: Polaris Capital Advisors, LLC
It can be difficult to focus on the future when the immediate reality seems daunting. One glance at the news or the Internet and you receive a stark reminder of the challenging state of the American—and world—economy. In fact, one look at the number of…
Heritage + Charity = CHARITAGE: The Tournament That Keeps On Giving
High Spirits November 2011
In the Spirit of Giving: The 13th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Organized by St. Andrew By-the-Sea United Methodist Church and Hudson’s Restaurant Thanksgiving Day on Hilton Head Island need not be a lonely day for anyone. All are welcome to share turkey, dressing and…
Hilton Head Island's Most Visited REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
I’m Rich Neste, the managing broker at Foundation Realty. We are a real estate brokerage that is “open for business” 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and I am proud to say that we have quickly become a real estate powerhouse in the…
Hilton Head Island: Italian Heritage Festival
The posters for the upcoming Hilton Head Island Italian Heritage Festival are hard to miss. Striking, to say the least. Advertisements for the event feature a whimsically tilted replica Harbour Town Lighthouse, suggestive of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the famous bell tower in Italy’s…
Historic Honey Horn to Host Annual Art Market
Something about Hilton Head attracts artists. Perhaps it’s the island’s stunning natural beauty that draws forth inspiration or the thriving community of creative people; maybe it’s the tranquil atmosphere, so conducive to working unfettered. All these priceless qualities—and the art they help nourish—will take center…
HOLE IN ONE: Annual Golf Event A Sure Bet
What if I told you that you could spend $10, maybe win a $1,000,000 annuity and a new BMW, but most certainly improve the life of a child in Beaufort, Jasper, or Hampton counties? You’d do it right? Well, game on! Have I got the…
Holiday Gift Guide For Him
Heritage Fine Jewelry Pineland Station 843.689.2900 heritagejewelershhi.com Elegant Jewelry for the Man in your Life Pictured: Movado Watches & Silver Ring and cuff links Go Tri Sports 24A Palmetto Bay Rd. 843.842.4786 This shop is an athlete’s dream – run by athletes. Pick up the latest in biking, running and swimming accessories…
Holiday Libations All Naughty And Nice
Looking for holiday drink ideas? While many people enjoy wine, some prefer to mix it up. So why not offer a variety of choices to keep spirits bright? Here are some of my favorites to enjoy throughout the season: Smirnoff Cranberry Vodka A MUST have for any…
Home Away From Home - SOUTHPAW PET RESORT Is More Than A Kennel
Hilton Head is a world-class resort environment with plenty of business catering to the luxury-loving human. So what about an indulged dog? Is cell-block row really satisfactory when it comes time to board that precious pet? This was the question raised by Brecken and Stuart Campagna,…
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry
November is National Hospice Month. Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s executive director, Jenny Brasington, and director of community relations, Darlene Schuetz want to celebrate by clearing up some common misconceptions about what hospice is and what their people do. Here’s a hint: stop thinking about…
Hot Wings, Cold Beer & Good Times - WILD WING CAFE Celebrates 20 Years Of Success
She was a marketing guru who loved to cook. He was a business owner and promotions expert who considered great golf, cold beer and tasty chicken wings among life’s utmost pleasures. And while Dianne and Cecil Crowley were enamored with each other, and co-owned a…
How to Choose the Right Personal Trainer - with Information from The American Council on Excercise (ACE)
As an owner of a health club that provides personal training as a service, I have to be even more selective about hiring personal trainers as employees than the average person seeking a trainer for personal fitness. So here are some of the criteria I…
How To Host Thanksgiving Dinner For Foodies
At the last second I was asked to pen a story about Thanksgiving. I would like to think I was asked because I am a super hostess with culinary skills that make my guests pine for an invite to enjoy a dinner cooked by me.…
How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
Getting ahead never got so many laughs than in Broadway’s How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, a hilarious song-and-dance sendup to big business. Written by the creators of Guys and Dolls, this mischievous Tony-winning musical pokes fun at all the usual office antics—brownnosing,…
How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good Vacation
While there is no delicate manner in which to discuss the “D” word, most people will get the idea of the topic when such euphemisms as Delhi belly, Montezuma’s revenge, Aztec two-step and Turista are tossed around (hopefully not at the dinner table) as a…
HVAC
HOW IT WORKS On the cooling side, the unit draws warm interior air into the system through a series of air return ducts. The air is then moved over a series of refrigerated coils. As the air moves over the coils, the heat in the air…
Importance of Resort and Second-Home Ownership
Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry are affected by resort and second-home ownership in many ways. When most people think about this type of ownership, they imagine owning a villa or ocean-oriented home in one of the oceanfront communities such as Sea Pines, Forest Beach,…
In Full Bloom - Counseling Helps Adolescents Blossom From Within
Myra Gasser and Joy Lauerer certainly don’t look like farmers. But the two describe themselves as seed planters, gardeners, waterers, cultivators and nurturers when it comes to issues and challenges of adolescents and their parents. As Bloom Within Counseling, Gasser, the firm’s owner and a…
In The Driver’s Seat With The Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Counsours D’Elegance
When started in 2002 as a fundraising effort for the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, those involved in building the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance began with the notion that quality was critical. Attracting influential exhibitors, sourcing noteworthy cars, recruiting top level sponsors…
Income Strategies For Retirement
Will I have enough money in retirement? It’s a question more and more Americans are asking. Baby boomers in particular wonder if they’ll be able to live comfortably and securely when they leave the workaday world. The good news is that you may be able…
Investing Mistakes - 5 Investing Mistakes You DON'T Have to Make
It’s easy to have confidence in investments made during bull markets: share prices climb, and any losses from poor decisions are usually recovered fast. But times of increasing market volatility tend to magnify mistakes, and many investors may lose confidence in their decision-making. Let’s take…
Is there a Nurse Practitioner in the House?
The figures are staggering. Various studies have concluded that over the next decade, there will be a shortage of 40,000 primary care physicians in the U.S. The shortage is nothing new. For years, even decades, medical schools have been churning out physician specialists in greater…
Is Your Fitness Program Constantly Varied?
Change. We all fear it and yet it’s rarely as bad as we thought it was going to be. Why we fear change is a separate can of worms, but the simple truth is this: If we are to grow, we must change, even if…
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere!
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere!
It's A Buyers' Market
If you’re a buyer in today’s market, the following tips will help you stay on track to find the best property, in the best location, for the best price. 1. GET PRE-QUALIFIED. Interest rates continue to be at an all-time low. Sit down with a mortgage…
It's A Great Day In South Carolina: Governor Haley Speaks Out
Music filled the auditorium. The play list included: Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer,” Europe’s “Final Countdown,” U2’s “Beautiful Day, ” John Cougar Mellencamp’s “Small Town,” Springsteen’s “Born in the USA,” and finally Van Halen’s “Right Now.” The music told a story of a longshot…
It's Better in Groups!
January first… It’s a New Year accompanied by New Year’s resolutions. What is the best way to achieve your fitness goals this year? Have you ever considered group fitness? Group fitness offers many more benefits than working out alone. Research shows that people are more…
JANUARY 2011: Charity Corner - Black And White And Red All Over
You’ve probably heard the old quip about what’s black and white and red all over. A newspaper, right? Well, yes, but on January 22nd, 2011 it will be The Westin Resort and Spa, as the American Heart Association’s Hilton Head Island Heart Ball 2011 hopes to bring…
JANUARY 2011: Golf Tips From A Pro - The Putting Stroke, Part 2
The question of which putting stroke is better has been debated since the game of golf was originated hundreds of years ago. Those who make a SBST stroke believe their method is the best, and those using the arcing stroke believe their method is the…
JANUARY 2011: Letters To The Editor...
____________________ Maggie, I was disturbed to see that CH2 chose “Out of Africa” as the theme for the Top 10 Bachelors of 2011 shoot. It was stated that Mark Staff, “sought inspiration in a vintage African safari.” I cannot understand how the slaughter of African…
JANUARY 2011: Our Town - Snow Daze
Once upon a time, in the middle of a very peculiar winter “Way Up North,” the people who usually bundle themselves against the wintry cold ran out of snow. It had been warmer than usual—above freezing well into January—and hadn’t even been cold enough to…
JANUARY 2011: Series Of Fortunate Events
Phillys Michael Kadar, Thomas and Kristen Svihlik (from left to right) are excited and proud to be the NEW Owners of Phillys Cafe & Deli on Hilton Head Island. ___________________ SPC. Scott Drake was awarded Soldier Leader of the Cycle on December 16, 2010 at Fort Jackson, SC. ___________________ Harper…
JANUARY 2011: What You Need To Know About - Getting Your Finances In Order
I’m one of those people who actually make New Year’s Resolutions, compiling a short list each January of things I want to achieve in the coming year. These resolutions range from the usual physical fitness and financial stuff to “I want to be a better me”…
January 2012: Charity Corner - Happy Mouths: Ronald McDonald Care Mobile providing access to Dental Care
A clown known for its big, red, goofy shoes is laying out the welcome mat for local children to jump aboard the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile® as it brings dental care and oral health education to preschool and elementary schools in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton…
January 2012: Charity Corner - Save A Buck, Save A Pet: Palmetto Animal League Thrift Finds New Home
The newly opened Palmetto Animal League Thrift—formerly Animal House Thrift—now located in Sheridan Park facing Highway 278, may finally be in the perfect place to generate much welcomed revenues for the Palmetto Animal League (PAL), an animal adoption center that has enjoyed enthusiastic support from…
January 2012: Letters to the Editor
Tim, I know this loss of your position of Head Coach of your beloved Seahawks came as a shock. It is a shock to all of us and we feel your pain. We know what you went through during your time at Hilton Head High…
January 2012: Mayor - Hilton Head Island and Bluffton
Thanks to the efforts of a hard working town council, we produced a focused and energetic strategic plan for 2012 and beyond at our recent Strategic Planning Workshop. We threw out the playbook and adopted a different approach to how the workshop was conducted and,…
JIM FURYK Intends To Defend
When defending Heritage champion Jim Furyk shows up at Harbour Town Golf Links for the 43rd Heritage, he’ll be just a few weeks shy of his 41st birthday. Maybe that makes him one of the “old guys.” Based on his sensational 2010 season, there are…
John B. Rush: Trusted Advisor
John Rush thinks he’s boring. OMG! How can you be a financial planner, a student of history, a wealth manager and an insurance rep in the current economy and even think there’s a possibility that you’re in any way even close to being boring? This economy, with its…
JULY 2011 HEALTH NOTE: Hilton Head Hospital - To Host Healthy Grocery Shopping Tours for People with Diabetes
Beginning in July, Hilton Head Hospital will offer Smart Diabetes Grocery Shopping tours for people with diabetes. Elizabeth Huggins, certified diabetes educator and registered dietitian at Hilton Head Hospital, said the tours are an initiative by the hospital to help promote greater awareness of healthy…
July 2011 Letters to Editor
I live in Bluffton and it isn’t because I want to be near a Best Buy or any other chains or franchises. If I did, I could just move to the island and live near Wal-Mart. Instead, I live among the Live Oaks…
July 2011 Mayors - Hilton Head and Bluffton
Prepare Now for Hurricane Season Summer is here! Our beautiful weather has returned, and our kids are finished with school. Outdoor activities and events are in full swing, and at the same time, we’re back in hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting…
July 2011 Restaurant Guide
Antonio’s Village of Wexford 843.842.5505 www.antonios.net Chef Yuri Gow brings farm to table freshness to this Italian Coastal Cookery. Steaks, seafood and house made pastas and sauces tempt your taste buds while you unwind in this neighborhood favorite. Asian Bistro 843.686.988851 New Orleans Rd The ambiance of Asian Bistro sets the mood…
July 2011 Tips From a Pro: The Grip
Few would argue that the five fundamentals of golf are: grip, stance, posture, alignment, and ball position. Without proper application of these, consistent ball striking and scoring is virtually impossible. But of these five fundamentals, which is the most important? As your grip is your…
July 2012 - Series of Fortunate Events
To be included in our next Series of Fortunate Events, please email Ashton Kelley a PHOTO and A SENTENCE (not a paragraph) at a.kelley@celebratehiltonhead.com. Photos will not be accepted without a sentence. Sentences will not be accepted without a photo. Paragraphs will be edited…
Jump & Phil...And A Moose Named Waldo
“I always thought that every great bar should have a moose,” said co-owner Phil Henry, seated tableside a few feet below the animal’s permanently mounted perch at Jump and Phil’s, a locals favorite on Hilton Head Island. Like many of the (literally) hundreds of items…
JUNE 2011: Chairty Corner - Giving To Charities: Who Can You Trust?
When devastating events occur, such as the recent earthquake and tsunami that severely damaged large portions of Japan, charities tend to step up their solicitations for funding. It makes sense. When tragedy strikes, our awareness and our empathy level tend to rise and we’re in…
JUNE 2011: Father's Day Gift Guide
FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE Dear Dad, We invite you to tie one on, in honor of your special day. We’ve watched you look out for us for so long. The best we can hope is that someday, we’ll fill your shoes as well as you did…
JUNE 2011: Letters To The Editor...
Dear Maggie, Although I am originally from the New York area, my husband and I recently moved to the Island from Chicago. After finding your magazine CH2, I felt compelled to send you a note of thanks and congratulations. I so enjoy reading your…
JUNE 2011: Mayor - Hilton Head and Bluffton
By many accounts, the Heritage Classic Golf Tournament in April represented one of the most memorable since 1969. A very strong field of golfers, enviable weather, and an exciting finish was gratifying to all who attended, volunteered and worked the event. Heritage Classic Foundation chair…
JUNE 2011: Pet Extravaganza!
JUNE 2011: Series Of Fortunate Events
JUNE 2012: A Series of Fortunate Events
To be included in our next Series of Fortunate Events, please email Ashton Kelley a PHOTO and A SENTENCE (not a paragraph) at a.kelley@celebratehiltonhead.com. Photos will not be accepted without a sentence. Sentences will not be accepted without a photo. Paragraphs will be edited…
JUNE 2012: Behind The Gates - Colleton River Plantation Club and Moss Creek
Ask the people who live there why they chose Colleton River Plantation Club, and they will probably give you one of two answers. It’s either the two elite golf courses or the natural beauty of the land and surrounding water. Since one begets the other,…
JUNE 2012: Charity Corner - Locks of Love: Corks and Karma Collaborate
The idea for a singular act of charity grew from a self-described “pseudo mid-life crisis,” for Josh Luman, one of the owners of Corks Wine Co. Neighborhood Wine Bar. Off and on throughout his life, Luman has had ponytails and recently has been toying with…
JUNE 2012: Hello My Name Is FREDERICK CHISOLM
JUNE 2012: Letters To The Editor
READER RESPONSE: A Line in the Sand: Should English be the OFFICIAL language of the USA? I think there is a much more basic reason to make English the “official” language. There has to be a line in the sand with regard to the language that…
JUNE 2012: Mayors Drew Laughlin and Lisa Sulka
Here we are on sunny, delightful Hilton Head Island, enjoying a quality of life measured by a menu of amenities the envy of many. We enjoy a sense of security, peacefulness, and serenity. And that is good. At the same time, we live on a…
JUNE 2012: Our Town - 2012 I CAN Games: Hargray Helps CrossFit Hilton Head Give Back in a Big Way
When Craig Hysell opened CrossFit Hilton Head in April 2010, he had a mission that extended way beyond the simple ownership of a gym or a business. “My goal is and always will be to make everything outside the box better,” Hysell said. (CrossFit gyms…
Keep Cool! Have an Ice Cream Cone
One of the many positives of living in a warm semi-tropical climate like Hilton Head is that there is no shortage of businesses providing creamy, frozen treats to satisfy the parched and the hungered. “Ice cream is just a good common denominator for all generations,” said…
KIINETICO: Do You Know What's In The Water?
Sharks and jellyfish? No. Not that water. I’m talking about the water that you use to shower and shave, do the dishes and laundry and— for some of you at least—drink. All it takes is one taste of untreated water from your kitchen faucet to clue…
KINGFISHER: NEW AND IMPROVED - Bringing back the Locals
Hey, Locals. Have you had dinner at Kingfisher lately? What’s that? You can’t recall? It’s that place in Shelter Cove. The one with the great harbor views, over to the right of the King Neptune statue as you drive in. Yeah, that’s the one. It’s been around for…
KINGFISHER: The Restaurant That Has It All
A diner on Hilton Head Island would expect certain things—excellent seafood, waterfront views, perhaps entertainment—but would all these things combine with affordable prices? At Kingfisher restaurant, they do. “Families can afford to bring their kids in to eat without breaking the bank,” said Mark Stephenson, part…
Know Where To Go - Because Minutes Matter - Hilton Head Hospital's Heart Rescue Programs Saves TIme and Lives
For the last three years, Hilton Head Hospital has received recognition and top honors for successfully treating heart attacks. They have reduced the average time it takes to restore blood flow to under an hour, an astounding 33 percent faster than the American College of…
KYLE STANLEY Hometown Golfer Makes Heritage Debut
While golf announcer Jim Nantz waxes poetic about the majesty of the Calibogue Sound and the sublime lighthouse backdrop on the 18th hole of Harbour Town for the millions watching on CBS, local golf fans will have a chance to cheer one of their own…
Let's Talk About Breasts
Is that a lump? That can’t be a lump. Shoot. I think that’s a lump. Ten more minutes of fondling myself, in the shower, and I finally called in my significant other for a second opinion. The initial grin on his face slowly turned to…
Let’s Go Fly
You may have seen it in the skies over Hilton Head, its bright yellow wings and fuselage against the blue backdrop of a clear, Lowcountry sky. Or maybe you heard the distinctive sound of the 450 horsepower Pratt and Whitney radial engine as it pulled…
Letters to the Editor: December 2011
LIFE AT CH2 - A Walk Down Memory Lane
Life-Changing Dentistry: Healthy Gums, Healthy Heart
Valentine’s Day is the holiday in February where we show our loved ones how much we care about them. This is traditionally carried out by sending flowers, greeting cards, candy or special gifts in tiny boxes that bring big smiles to the recipient. It’s a…
Lifelong Learning Of Hilton Head Island
“LEARNING IS NOT A PRODUCT OF SCHOOLING BUT THE LIFELONG ATTEMPT TO ACQUIRE IT.” -ALBERT EINSTEIN Lifelong Learning of Hilton Head Island, Inc. (LLHHI) provides the venue for just that—a learning institute (one of three hundred like it in the country) offering adults the opportunity to continue…
Little Shop Of Horrors - Hilton Head Prep Students Bloom In This Exotic Production
When the script calls for an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood who grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers fame and fortune in exchange for feeding a growing appetite, finally revealing itself as an alien creature poised for global…
Look for the Superior Man in the Yellow Van
Operating a heating and air company in southern Beaufort County is a tough business. With more than 80 mechanical contractors registered in the Bluffton and Hilton Head Island area, competition is fierce. The transient client base compounds the problem. HVAC service providers often have to work…
Looking For An Excellent Adventure? Find It ON THE WATER
Hilton Head Island is paradise, and opportunities for fun abound on our beaches and beyond. Think miniature golf, face painting, psychics, surf shops, bars, clubs, shopping centers, and movies. But why not make use of the immaculate water right at our doorsteps and try an…
Lowcountry Car Clubs - Sharing The Road
Attention all Lowcountry gearheads, motorheads and self-styled classic car nuts. You have a home. Actually, more than one. Celebrate Hilton Head recently shifted gears and put pedal to the metal to catch up with two local car clubs to learn more about the timeless beauty of…
Luke Mitchell 2011
He saunters up the stairs and casually swipes his sandy brown hair from his brow, just before it falls across his eyes. He gets a hug, a kiss, and a “good to see you, sweetie” from every server at Sunrise Café. He folds himself into…
Mad Libs/Fill in the blank with Shannon Tanner
Ahoy Matey!! My name is Shannon Tanner but my friends call me Shan Tan the Guitar Man. You may have seen me at Shelter Cove Harbour Performing or On One of my Boat Adventures or Shannon Tanner’s Most excellent Pirate Expedition or Shannon Tanner’s Wacky Wizzle…
Make Nature's Beauty A Vital Part Of Your Home - Lowcountry Master Gardeners Show You How
On Saturday, October 16, The Lowcountry Master Gardener Association is hosting its third annual Tour of Master Gardens. This is your opportunity to meet the local experts and get the real dirt on local gardening. Seven private gardens, located from Sea Pines to Moss Creek,…
Make the World Go Away - Today’s spas provide a Healthy Respite from the Daily Grind
Are you running on the hamster wheel of life? Trapped in a maze of responsibility? Up to your eyeballs in stress? Whether you are a corporate executive, busy mom or active retiree, the demands of daily living are undeniable. Even if you are here on…
MARCH 2011: Mayor - Hilton Head and Bluffton
Here’s an offer you can’t refuse: Hard work, no pay. Okay. Maybe you can refuse the offer, but let me explain why you shouldn’t. Your Town government cannot operate, on many levels, without you. One of the most critical functions we perform is the operation of…
MARCH 2011: C2 Letters To The Editor...
MARCH 2011: Charity Corner - WINGFEST: 16th Annual Festival Signals Beginning of Spring
MARCH 2011: Golf Tips From A Pro, Pete Popovich - The Art of Scoring, Part 2 - Pitching
Over the past three months, we have discussed the short game in detail. This month, the theme continues as we discuss pitching and distance control. Pitch shots can be defined as shots that carry a greater distance with a higher trajectory than a chip shot. Pitch…
MARCH 2011: Series Of Fortunate Events
March 2012: Charity Corner - Hilton Head Dance Theatre presents Spring Version of Popular Summer Production
Hilton Head Dance Theatre will offer something for everyone when the dancers take the stage on March 30 and 31 for the spring production of Terpsichore: From Classic to Contemporary. Now in its 26th season under the direction of artistic directors Karena Brock-Carlyle and John…
March 2012: Cooking with Kelly
When I think of the month of March, St. Patrick’s Day and the Irish immediately come to mind. The only thing I have in common with the Irish is my name, Kelly, meaning “bright-headed” (which we all know is a perfect fit). I am also…
March 2012: Hello My Name Is - Jake, The Salty Dog
March 2012: Mayors Drew Laughlin and Lisa Sulka
It’s not as if the tournament went anywhere, but given the fact it nearly slipped from our hands, I feel that we need to treat this event as though it’s been away from home. So let’s welcome it back under the new banner of the…
March 2012: Our Town - Hilton Head Island St. Patrick's Day Parade
One of Hilton Head Island’s grandest traditions (perhaps second only to the RBC Heritage) received a warm, fuzzy shot of Irish whiskey this year. Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade officials announced in January that the parade has secured a major sponsor for the…
March 2012: Series of Fortunate Events
To be included in our next Series of Fortunate Events, please email Ashton Kelley a PHOTO and A SENTENCE (not a paragraph) at a.kelley@celebratehiltonhead.com. Photos will not be accepted without a sentence. Sentences will not be accepted without a photo. Paragraphs will be edited…
MAY 2011: A Line in the Sand - A Man's Obsession with Sports
With this column (whatever we ended up calling it) Courtney and I are supposed to transcend its predecessor’s battle of the sexes format, but then she threw down this question: “How about men’s obsession with sports? You don’t own the teams or have any financial…
MAY 2011: Charity Corner - The Junior Jazz Foundation: Passing on the Legacy of Jazz to succeeding generations
According to musician, Jazz historian, and Jazz Corner owner Bob Masteller, “Knowing Jazz adds another dimension to your historical perspective. Jazz is America’s greatest artistic contribution to the world.” The Jazz Corner has built both a tradition and a reputation as one of the premier Jazz…
MAY 2011: Letters To The Editor
The New Column We were overwhelmed by the response to what we should call Frank & Courtney’s column. At press time Frank was leading. Here’s what you said… Point/ CounterPoint! This is the perfect name for the column It describes perfectly what is about to happen. Frank’s…
MAY 2011: Mayor - Hilton Head and Bluffton
HILTON HEAD ISLAND COMES ALIVE! As you will see from the list below, Hilton Head Island really comes alive this time of year. It was once written that “no winter lasts forever, and no spring skips its turn.” Well, winter is gone and we are about…
MAY 2011: Our Town - Pottery with a Purpose: Artisnas at PEP show off their talent at the kiln
“Each piece is different, one-of-a-kind, unique and has its own personality,” said Harold Watson, executive director of Hilton Head Island’s Programs for Exceptional People and founder of the non-profit’s novel pottery program. He’s referring to the organization’s unique ceramics, but he could just as easily…
MAY 2011: Series Of Fortunate Events
May 2012: Behind The Gates - Long Cove Club, Windmill Harbour, Spanish Wells and Wexford Plantation
May 2012: Hello My Name Is...Robert Irvine
MAY 2012: Mayors Drew Laughlin and Lisa Sulka
Cardiovascular disease is the largest killer in the industrialized world. As reported in the USA Today, US News & World Report, and many medical journals, the survival rate for sudden cardiac arrest varies tremendously from community to community—from as low as 5 percent to as…
May 2012: Our Town - 34th Annual Bluffton Village Festival: Bluffton Puts It's Best Foot Forward
The 34th annual Bluffton Village Festival, coordinated by the Bluffton Rotary Club, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12 on Calhoun Street in Old Town Bluffton. The festival, commonly known as Mayfest, is a chance to enjoy the best Bluffton has…
Mayor Laughlin: November 2011
Land as a Tool At a recent, well-attended town council land acquisition workshop, council members and interested residents discussed the status of and potential use of town-owned land. The Town of Hilton Head currently owns 1,213 acres of land as a result of our long-standing land…
Mayor Sulka: November 2011
Bluffton Families Inspire International Sports Initiative There is plenty of negativity going around these days, so I thought a “feel good” story might be just the medicine. I met this family over the summer while our son Michael was at football practice at Bluffton High School.…
Meet C2's Bachelor of 2012 Nominees
#1: Walter Arlt Age: 32 Occupation: Firefighter Hometown: Long Island, NY What would your friends say your best quality is? My humor and the ability to make everyone laugh. Life is too short not to laugh & smile! What is your greatest accomplishment? My five-year old…
Meet Me In THE BOARDROOM
Mention “The Boardroom” and images of sterile, skyscraping conference rooms, hostile takeovers and Donald Trump’s gravity-defying mane may come to mind. Maybe in New York or Chicago, but not on Hilton Head Island. If brothers—and co-owners—Brendan and Thomas Reilley have anything to do with it, when…
Midway Blue
ON THE ROAD SOMEWHERE BETWEEN FLORENCE AND MYRTLE BEACH SITS AN OLD, RUNDOWN MOTEL. A DINER-ESQUE SIGN FLASHES ITS NAME-“MIDWAY”-IN BLUE. That sign defines the character of the country cool quintet, Midway Blue. It was lead singer Warren Stone who named the band while traversing the…
Money For Gold
Turn Your Unwanted Jewelry into Cash! Sounds good, doesn’t it? And simple. Step 1: Fill out FREE evaluation form. Step 2: Get FREE postage-paid mailer. Step 3 is the best part: Receive a check in the mail! So claims one of many websites visited while researching this…
Moss Creek Equestrian Center
Cathy Stangroom likes her job. Her office, laid out over 10 majestic acres in Moss Creek Plantation, is canopied by Spanish moss and teems with prolific pecan trees. Her co-workers include her daughter Calleigh, a string of beautiful horses and Jeffery, the obliging barn cat.…
Muscle Cars
This article is about cars, but this is fair warning; if electric cars, hybrids, or those little deathtraps that they laughably call smart cars are your thing, you should turn the page now. This won’t interest you. Are they gone? Good. Those folks tend to get…
Music To Your Mouth - Behind The Scenes
Just a couple of weeks ago I woke in a cold sweat. However, once I realized that it was indeed just a dream that our event headliner (Gail Simmons, from Bravo TV’s Top Chef) didn’t show, I was able to relax a little. Palmetto Bluff’s…
Nash Gallery
To say that Lynn Alexander carries a diverse selection of American-made crafts at Nash Gallery would be an understatement. A rich, colorful and striking mix of hand-blown glass, metals, ceramics, jewelry, wood and furniture grabs the eye from the moment a customer opens the door…
News & Information: Definity Fairway Transitions SOLFX Lens
INTRODUCING YOUR NEWEST GOLF PAL…SMART SUNWEAR FOR GOLFERS Essilor of America, Inc., the nation’s leading manufacturer of optical lenses, is now offering DEFINITY FAIRWAY™ Transitions® SOLFX lenses, a new progressive sunwear product designed specifically for presbyopic golfers looking to improve their game and conquer the course.…
NHC
This is Your Grandfather’s Health Care. Growing old is not for wussies. For those of you in your 20s or 30s, this is a refrain you’ve probably heard from Mom and Dad or from cranky old grumpsters like Grammy or Gramps, and you think it has nothing…
NO LIE! C2 Exclusive: Interview With Joe Wilson
South Carolina’s Second Congressional District runs from the suburbs of Columbia down to Hilton Head Island and the Georgia state line. It has been a Republican enclave since 1965. Currently, it is Congressman Joe Wilson’s territory and has been since 2001. A native of Charleston,…
NOV 2012: MAYORS
Drew Laughlin (Hilton Head Island) USCB at Coligny The Town of Hilton Head Island recently completed a financial feasibility and economic analysis of two concept plans for the Coligny Beach/Pope Avenue area. One overriding theme of this analysis was that the town should move to install public…
November 2010: CHARITY CORNER - Progressive Technology, Charity Outreach
This company probably needs no introduction. Founded by Tony DeMarzo and Tyson Miller in 2001, Progressive Technology has been constructing and supporting computer networks, websites and office communications systems around Hilton Head Island and Bluffton for almost a decade. If you’re in business and you…
November 2010: GET HITCHED - Here Come The Bride And Groom
The curtain is about to rise on the island’s wedding of the year, as more than two dozen community sponsors prepare to make dreams come true for Julie Klein and Dave Battiste. Months of careful planning and ongoing dialogue with the deserving Pittsburgh couple have…
November 2010: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR...
Dear Maggie, On behalf of our Board of Directors and curriculum committee, I would like to thank you for the outstanding article that just appeared in CH2. It was well written and covered all aspects of our organization. As a non-profit, we appreciate any publicity…
November 2010: OUR TOWN - 21st Annual Taste Of The Season, A Culinary Gift To The Lowcountry
Taste of the Season…so much to see, taste and savor; it’s truly a culinary gift to the Lowcountry. Treat yourself to the crème de la crème of the island’s restaurants and sample the best of the best from more than 35 of the area’s top…
November 2010: SERIES OF FORTUNATE EVENTS
1. FORT STEWART High ranking officers from Ft. Stewart Army base came up to speak at Long Cove Club on September 14th when they received a nice grant from the Long Cove Community. 2. JADE BISTRANSKY AND ROBERT GRECO of Hilton Head Island were married at…
November 2011: Charity Corner - Big Band Swing
Get ready for the event of the year, as Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) and The Junior Jazz Foundation (JJF) take us back to the swinging ’40s. Inspired by VIM founder Dr. Jack McConnell’s passion for music, the event is a tribute to McConnell’s commitment to…
November 2011: Health Note - Are You Cruising For A Bruising?
Cruise ship travel is a popular and ever-increasing way for travelers to see the world. With the holidays and winter months not far away, many people are thinking of cruises as a way to see exotic places, meet interesting people, indulge in good food and…
November 2011: Letters to the Editor
November 2011: Our Town: Acting Up! Sun City Community Theatre bringing Broadway to Bluffton
Many people think that big city venues are the only places to see quality theater productions. If you are one of those people, prepare to be surprised and delighted by the Sun City Players, a cast of characters whose combined talents have been bringing life…
November 2011: Series of Fortunate Events
To be included in our next Series of Fortunate Events, please email Ashton Kelley a PHOTO and A SENTENCE (not a paragraph) at a.kelley@celebratehiltonhead.com. Photos will not be accepted without a sentence. Sentences will not be accepted without a photo. Paragraphs will be edited…
Now Is The Time To Spruce Up Your Vacation Rental Home
Fall is upon us, and like the arrival of spring, the change of season brings renewed energy and a desire for change. For those of us in the vacation rental business, this is the time of year to assess summer’s wear and tear on our…
October 2010: CHARITY CORNER - Birdies For The Brave
ON NOVEMBER 5, 2010, THE HERITAGE COLLECTION ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND WILL BE HOSTING ITS ANNUAL BIRDIES FOR THE BRAVE GOLF TOURNAMENT AT PALMETTO HALL PLANTATION CLUB. Birdies for the Brave is a nationwide program launched by the U.S. Department of Defense that generates financial support…
October 2010: GET HITCHED ON HILTON HEAD - Behind The Scenes
As Julie Klein and David Battiste prepare to exchange vows in Harbour Town on November 13, community sponsors are busily planning the fall nuptials and showering the deserving couple with gifts of time, expertise and sheer wedding bliss. This is the wedding of a lifetime and…
October 2010: LETTER TO THE EDITOR...
Ms. Washo, Regarding your two articles on whether or not marijuana should be legalized, the male point of view was an insulting diatribe on how “people willing to smoke Marijuana are willing to turn anything into a recreational drug”. Really?! An interesting opinion from…
October 2010: OUR TOWN - 9th Annual Consours d'Elegance - Bringing Art and Elegance to Honey Horn on Hilton Head Island
Did you know that the first Concours d’Elegance was held in 1923 in Paris? The event was a joint affair between the haute couture houses of Paris and the French custom coach builders. Imagine the beauty of the field, the curves, the contours, the polish,…
October 2010: SERIES OF FORTUNATE EVENTS
1. SAWYER BENJAMIN EHLERS was born on July 20th at Hilton Head Hospital. Sawyer was born to parents Leslie & Benjie Ehlers. 2. BRENTT TOOLE owner of Palm Key Catering and Events received FIRST Place at the 1st Annual, Bands, Brews and BBQ competition in Beaufort,…
October 2011: Chairity Corner - The Humane Touch: Hilton Head Humane Association Helps Those Who Need It More
It’s in the back of everyone’s mind this time of year. As waves build and storms roll through the harbor, hurricanes are never far from residents’ minds. In the right conditions, it doesn’t take much to find people glued to a television, intently watching a…
October 2011: Hello My Name Is - LAVARN LUCAS (Hilton Head Fire Chief)
October 2011: High Spirits - OKTOBERFEST BEERS
With nights getting cooler and days getting shorter, October is a perfect time for the arrival of the fall seasonal beers, especially the Octoberfests or Oktoberfests. These rich, amber colored beers are full of flavor and excellent with smoked or spicy meats (think sausage!) as…
October 2011: Hilton Head and Bluffton MAYOR
DREW LAUGHLIN: With the public’s assistance, the Town of Hilton Head Island is simplifying the commercial permitting process based on Work Simplification Principles: listening to the customers, simplifying the process, and changing to a single accountability. Drs. Terry Ennis and Bob Gentzler volunteered…
October 2011: Letters to the Editor
October 2011: Series of Fortunate Events
To be included in our next Series of Fortunate Events, please email Ashton Kelley a PHOTO and A SENTENCE (not a paragraph) at a.kelley@celebratehiltonhead.com. Photos will not be accepted without a sentence. Sentences will not be accepted without a photo. Paragraphs will be edited…
One by One, Noah's Arks Rescue Saves Lives
“Here is our sweet boy, Sukie, with his wonderful new family. We are so happy for him and for them. He has had such a hard life and can now relax in the arms of people who love him.” “Our sweet Sophia is fighting an upper…
Orchid in Bloom
We knew Orchid Paulmeier as just Orchid—like Sting, like Cher, like The Edge, yes, like Madonna—well before The Food Network discovered Orchid this year. Even before The Food Network promoted their seventh season with the phrase, “Do you have what it takes to be a single-name…
Our Town - Celebrate Taste of the Season: The Lowcountry's Holiday Tradition
Wine, dine and enjoy award-winning cuisine at Taste of the Season, the culinary event of the year. The Lowcountry food scene has become as hot as the great chefs that define it with their innovative cuisine. With an outstanding selection of diverse cuisine and our…
Outside Hilton Head
Name any outdoor sport and chances are Outside Hilton Head not only offers it but also leads the pack in it—from quality of equipment to personnel. Come to think of it, chances are you may know this firsthand. Maybe you have spotted a bottlenose dolphin…
Palmetto Bluff Makes Music to Your Mouth: A Tribute to Southern Culture and Cuisine
In 1910, President Taft faced off against House of Representatives member James A. Tawney, who called into question the president’s travel fund and “injected the matter of Southern hospitality into the debate.” President Taft, so flustered by the intimation of wrong-doing regarding his travels and…
Party with a Purpose - Family-Friendly Sleepover to Benefit the American Cancer Society
If it’s been a while since you pulled an all-nighter, start getting some extra zzz’s and prepare to party from dusk to dawn at the 2010 Relay for Life. The theme of this year’s family-friendly sleepover is “Rock Around the Clock,” and organizers are busy…
Patricia's November 2011 Fashion
Paulie's Original Coal Fired Pizza
Some of the best business stories you hear are about the ones that started almost by accident. Like the guy who drops his phone in a lake and comes up with a great product idea, or when somebody messing around in the kitchen stumbles upon…
Paving the Way - American Paving Design
Radio guys have a reputation for being in radio for a reason. So let’s start off with what you really want to know. Yes, Tim Niemiec, “your paver guy” on the radio, is good looking. He’s not just the voice, pitching paving products from behind…
Pediatric Speech Therapy: Much More Than Articulation
When you hear the term “speech therapy,” what is the first thing that comes to mind? I am guessing a therapist and 7-year old child practicing the “R” sound or overcoming a lisp. While these are very important goals that a speech language pathologist may…
PET EXTRAVAGANZA - Local Pet Finder: When Adding a New Member to your Household, Check Out these Local Rescues First!
PET EXTRAVAGANZA - What is Your Veterinarian Doing for You?
When clients move, they often ask what they need to know to choose a veterinarian in the new area. This has always been a difficult question for me to answer. Instead, I’m going to bring to light what your veterinarian should be doing for your…
Piano Perfect. William Byrd Custom Homebuilders Raises the Bar on Quality Building
William Byrd has never built a piano, so it’s highly unlikely you’ll find his name hand carved on your baby grand. He does, however, invoke “piano perfect,” as his highest goal, striving for a kind of classic Steinway near-perfection as he builds artful, custom, and…
Picturing Peace - Jim Crotty
Most artists have a place where they go to connect to the core of why they create—a place which feeds inspiration for the next step of their artistic path. For local photographer, Jim Crotty, that place is Hocking Hills, Ohio. Nestled in the southeastern part…
Protect Your Skin! DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF THE LOWCOUNTRY
EAU D’ WHAT? Not all things French are sexy and sophisticated. Take the term “p’eau d’orange,” for instance. P’eau d’orange means “like the skin of an orange,” which is basically what your face looks like with sun damage—raised, bumpy, tough, less than attractive. Sun damage is…
Q&A With Nikki Haley - Candidate For Governor Of South Carolina
CH2: Why are you running for governor? Nikki Haley: I’m an accountant and small businesswoman who saw firsthand how hard it is to make a dollar and how easy it is for government to take it away. I am running for governor because South Carolina needs…
Q&A With Steve Wilmot, Tournament Director of The Heritage Classic Foundation
CH2: So who exactly is the major sponsor for this year’s tournament? Is it the Town of Hilton Head? Steve Wilmot: The Heritage Classic Foundation is the major sponsor. We have committed four million of our reserve dollars. The Town of Hilton Head and Beaufort…
Q&A With Vincent Sheheen - Democratic Candidate For Governor Of South Carolina
CH2: Why are you running for governor? Vincent Sheheen: I am running because we need a governor we can trust. South Carolinians want something different from the last eight years. They want a governor who’ll bring people together to solve the problems that our state faces…
REILLEY'S GRILL & BAR
When you think of local institutions on Hilton Head Island, one name that has to be at the top of the conversation is Reilley’s. You’d have to take a pretty long trip in the wayback machine—all the way to 1982—to get to a time when…
REPUBLICAN ROUND-UP
In November of this year, Seat 123 is up for grabs in the South Carolina House of Representatives. Meet the three candidates vying for this important position in local government, and what they intend to do SHOULD they make it to Columbia. ******************************************************************** Even though Democrat Tip…
Retirement: Getting an Early Start on Saving for Retirement
Many people assume they can hold off saving for retirement and make up the difference later. But this can be a costly mistake. Waiting too long to start saving can make it very difficult to catch up, and only a few years can make a…
Riding Forward: Lawton Stables Introduces New Riding Acadademy
Call it impulse or inspiration, but as she was driving by Lawton Stables to drop her son off at the Smith Stearns Tennis Academy, Didi Summers decided to make a change. “I’m usually such a cautious person, but this has been a very good thing…
Sake House: Where Japanese Cuisine Meets the American palate
Lan Chen, manager at Bluffton’s Sake House Japanese Sushi/Seafood & Steak, giggled at the question: what’s the best thing on the menu? Like a mother declining to choose a favorite amongst her children, Chen answered diplomatically. “It depends. You have sushi people and hibachi people.”…
San Miguel's
Fusion of Mexico and California offers fun atmosphere, refreshing taste Next time you find yourself strolling along the seashell-encrusted walkway of Shelter Cove, stop and listen for the music. That light, relaxed strumming you hear from a guitar outside could very well be emanating from San…
Scouts Honor - Girl Scouts USA is Celebrating its First 100 Years
September 2010: SERIES OF FORTUNAT EVENTS
1. Devon Wade and Drew Hermiller, of New York, N.Y were married in Savannah, GA on May 15th, 2010 on Lafayette Square. The bride is the daughter of Stan and Robin Wade, of Hilton Head Island, and the groom is the son of Ken and…
SEPTEMBER 2011: High Spirtis - The Art of Celebration
Has it really been five years since CH2 appeared on the scene? I can’t believe how fast time passes. From Wine Talk to the newly renamed High Spirits (I love that name), I have had a fantastic time writing each month. Since we are celebrating…
SEPTEMBER 2011: A Series of Fortunate Events
SEPTEMBER 2011: Chuck Hyatt (Harold's Diner)
SEPTEMBER 2011: Letters To The Editor...
Dear Ms. Washo, I am writing this email to hopefully inform you of an error I noticed on your current magazine and fellow article. I noticed you had interviewed Mark Pellegrino for your magazine and was instantly intrigued by this and while I enjoyed the article…
SEPTEMBER 2011: Mayor - Hilton Head and Bluffton
SEPTEMBER 2011: What You Need To Know About - South Carolina Incomes Taxes, Part 2
Who knew? After two years of writing articles on big subjects like Investing, Insurance, Federal Taxes, etc., I focused my last missive on the limited subject of South Carolina income taxes and got the greatest response yet from CH2 readers. Okay… I can take a…
Shelton Vineyards: Field of Dreams
Few things are more breathtaking than a place where nature is practically undisturbed and the air smells like the clay, vegetation, river bed and the five mountain ranges it encompasses. A place where you can hear yourself think, but if you choose to listen to…
Short Selling: Is Short Selling Worth the Risk?
By now, you have probably decided to ride out the current market volatility or you are ready to sell. We just do not have a clear picture of the future of our economic environment. We know our country has financial problems, the housing and job…
Silly Wabbit - A Look at Some Famous Bunnies
I always found it odd that Easter was celebrated with a white bunny. I mean really; Lent ends, and the second you are allowed to consume meat again, there’s a potential meaty delicacy handing you colored eggs, marshmallow peeps, and chocolate versions of itself? Apparently, I…
SIX OAKS CEMETERY - The Future Is Certain. Have You Made Plans?
If you die today, do you know where you’re going? We’re not talking heaven or the happy hunting ground. Your soul’s eternal destination is entirely personal. But let’s face it: Somebody’s going to have to deal with your mortal remains. Have you made plans, or…
Small Animal Veterinary Medicine Today
I have had a career in small animal veterinary medicine for 37 years. The changes in the discipline I have seen along the way have been dramatic just as they have been in human medicine. When I started, the most common services provided by a general…
Small Business: Did Anybody Try To Talk You Out Of It?
“Oh, yeah! Almost every single person that we spoke to said it was a bad investment,” said insurance agent-turned-bar owner Rob Hummel. “Although people closest to us said, ‘You guys can make this happen,’ there were those who said, ‘Are you guys crazy?’” (From Left to…
Smart Financial - 5 Steps For A SMART Financial Start in 2012
If you pay attention to the news, you’ve seen governments around the world struggling to balance their budget and stay afloat. Ironically, the basics of balancing the income and expenses of a country are not that different from what you do with your own finances…
Smile Makeover! A Pain Free Smile Is Within Reach
A few years back, I had an attractive middle- aged woman in the office who had been a patient for a number of years. “Mrs. Jones” had an old crown on her front tooth that was considerably darker in shade than her other front teeth.…
SOCIAL BUTTERFLIES: Innately Extroverted The Life Of The Party. FUN.
Just a small collection of photographs from some of the most recent social events on Hilton Head! YACHT HOP RELAY FOR LIFE SUPERIOR HEATING & AIR CONTEST WINNER HILTON HEAD SEAFOOD FEST GRAND OPENING / RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY OF URNGE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS ART MARKET ********** Are you a “Social Butterfly?” Send us photos…
Soldiers, Islanders And A Sense Of Community
They were here for the St. Patrick’s Day parade. They were here for the Heritage of Golf as parking lot guards, saving the Heritage Classic Foundation serious money. They were also over there—Iraq, Afghanistan—the soldiers of Ft. Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. They were here…
Something Funny
Wow! It’s really great to be here! I’m not really a joke guy. I don’t do stuff like a monkey walked into a bar, or, a priest, a rabbi and a radical imam were on a cruise ship. That’s for the stand-up comics, and that stuff can…
Something OLD, Something NEW, White Beach Borrowed Canopy Of BLUE?
We’ve narrowed down the list of venue options and now it’s up to the winning couple to decide WHERE to Get Hitched. “My Dad always hoped I’d be married on Hilton Head Island,” says Get Hitched Bride-To-Be Julie Klein. “We have so many fond memories…
Spring Cleaning & De-Cluttering: Prune Your Stuff So Your Life Will BLOOM
When it comes to stuff, what a difference a decade makes. Just a few years ago, many lived by the motto, “Whoever dies with the most stuff wins.” Now, our once prized possessions are stressing us out, suffocating our energy and overstuffing our closets, garages…
Spring Into Sports - Injury Prevention for Golf and Tennis
It is that time of year in the Lowcountry. The oak leaves are falling, azaleas are blooming and marsh grass is green. As a sport and spine physician, I see a large number of golf and tennis injuries this time of year in patients who…
Summer Vacation - Lowcountry Camps Offer Creative Outlets for Kids
Ah, it’s summer. Remember the freedom you felt as a kid walking out of school on the last day of the year? There was nothing like it. Together, with our classmates, we used to count down the days until summer break and dream of what…
Sunny Side Up - Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe Put the Shine on Every Day!
If you want your day to shine, Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café has the recipe: Get up before the sun rises, crack every egg, mix until fluffy, combine with other fresh ingredients and crank up the grill. Garnish with a smile and some friendly conversation, and…
Super Bowl / NFL
Let’s break down the Super Bowl matchup. Kill! Kill! Kill! (That’s an audible, and it means I’m changing the play at the line of scrimmage). I can’t break down the Super Bowl matchup, because my deadline was a month ago, so I’m speaking to you from…
Take Advantage of Market Conditions - NOW!
Have you always wanted to take advantage of the real estate market conditions? Maybe you held off because it was just too expensive at the time. Well, now is the right time. Many of us dream of transplanting ourselves to paradise. We are looking at…
Taste Of The Season: November 2011
Let the holidays begin! The Lowcountry’ s premier culinary event is the place to be, as you wine, dine and enjoy award-winning cuisine from more than 35 of the area’s top chefs at the 22nd Annual Taste of the Season, presented by the Hilton Head…
Technology On The Go
Mobile apps drive smart device market boom; local web design and marketing company at the forefront. iPhones, iPads, BlackBerrys, Droids. “Smart” devices. They’re everywhere, supporting increasingly varied personal and professional functions. Jared Jester, founder and president of Jester Communications (Jestercom), says that the fuel driving the…
Thanksgiving 2011
Honey Horn Brined & Smoked Turkey (1) 15-20 Pound Turkey, thawed with giblets removed (1) Gallon Warm Water (1) Pound Kosher Salt (2) Quarts Vegetable Stock (1) Pound Honey Horn Honey (available at Coastal Discovery Museum) (As Needed) Vegetable Oil (1) Can Guinness (2) Cups Hickory Chip, soaked overnight in Guinness Method of…
Thanksgiving Fun Facts & Recipes
DID YOU KNOW? Benjamin Franklin thought the turkey was better than the eagle as a symbol for our country. He had this to say in a letter to his daughter. “For my own part I wish the Bald Eagle had not been chosen the Representative of our…
That's Mulch Better!
When most people think of mulch, they think of those little uniform shreds of cypress which are colored red to look so pretty. In truth, there is a wide variety of mulch to choose from. The two major forms of mulch are organic and inorganic.…
The 'Real Skinny' On Breast Cancer - What Women CAN Do
A number of factors increase a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer. Last year in CH2, I spoke about risk factors not in our control, to include: Early age at first menstruation, late age at menopause, never having children, or having a first child after…
The Art Of Being Two Faced: Silicone Sister vs. The Lowcountry Boil Band
DEAR DIARY, A peculiar and rare discovery was uncovered by CH2 recently. A box of diaries, three with pristine covers and crisp-lined journal entries with notes in the margins, and three with glam rock stickers, lip-stick imprints and unidentified stains over hard to read chicken scratch.…
The Big B and the Stingers
Think of the most contradicting scenario you have ever been so lucky to encounter. Now imagine running into a massive, overjoyed, singing, cigarette smoking, whiskey-drinking bumblebee on a park playground slide, surrounded by a swarm of hyper seven-year-olds attacking his stinger while giddy mothers snap…
The Birth of Greater Bluffton's Chamber of Commerce
Back in the mid-1800s, a group of Bluffton men sat underneath an oak tree and plotted to protest Federal taxes on the goods they imported. From there, the secessionist movement was born, making South Carolina the first state in the Union to succeed. The theme…
The Black Hole of Weight Loss. Discover a New Universe - HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin)
The current model of weight loss therapies center around calories-in and calories-out. This requires restricted calorie intake, appetite suppressants and strenuous exercise. How is that working out for America? Recent statistics show that 56 million people start a diet four times a year. These numbers…
The Doctor is In - Local 'Bike Doctor' Celebrates 20 Years in Business
I didn’t ask James Bradford why he decided to name his company, “The Bike Doctor” because some things just fit too perfectly to muddle the story up with extraneous details. If you live on Hilton Head Island and you ride a bike, chances are you…
The Effects Of Technology On Vision
Let’s look at this scenario: Most of us work eight hours a day. During this time, many of us spend five to six of those hours staring at a computer screen. Now we get home, and what do we do? Check our e-mails, pay bills…
The Great Frame Up - What's New?
Back in March of 2010, C2 visited Tessie Rogers and Beryll Taylor at The Great Frame Up and discovered a lot more behind the sign than you might expect. Now there’s even more, including a new location and a new Cruse scanner for the reproduction…
The Heat is On—in February!
Sample gourmet food prepared by 16 of the top restaurants in the area. Watch a heated Iron Chef competition among 10 of the finest Lowcountry chefs. Mingle with Southern authors and purchase autographed books. If this sounds like the perfect recipe for curing the mid-winter blahs,…
The Luciana Label
With brow furrowed and lips pursed, Luciana Quiroga moves around her client, studying the fabric, the way it drapes, how it moves, and perhaps just as important, how the client feels donning her creation. It is no doubt that this serious approach to her work…
The Mattress King Sleeps Here - Family business runs on a good night’s sleep
Bet you didn’t know that the mattress king sleeps here. Living on Hilton Head Island, Gary Fazio brings nearly 40 years of bedding industry know-how to the Lowcountry. Known among industry leaders as one of the most influential people in the bedding business, Fazio has…
The New Tanger 1: Naturally Inspired; Fresh and Fabulous
The People of Hargray. Think 1981.
There was no “Town of Hilton Head Island.” The island was still an unincorporated “suburb” of Beaufort County. It wouldn’t become a town until 1983. Space Shuttle Columbia shot into the Florida sky to begin an extraordinary, and sometimes tragic, program of manned space flight…
The Real Moms of Beaufort County
June Cleaver would roll over in her immaculate kitchen if she caught an episode of Bravo TV’s Real Housewives for a mere minute. In her fashionable pressed dresses and high heels, Mrs. Cleaver enjoyed needle point, her ladies social club, and having a well-balanced meal…
The Sanctuary Difference
When you step into the quiet and soothing atmosphere of the Sanctuary, you’ll find your mind immediately at ease. While the fact that you’ve entered a European day spa is certainly a reason for that, the peaceful cooperation and warmth amongst the staff and clients…
The Shores Are Alive. Hilton Head Prep Presents The Sound Of Music
Hilton Head Preparatory School’s performing arts department will perform the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, The Sound of Music, in November. The elaborate stage production features 31 student cast members, 15 crew members and a collaborative, 24-person orchestra comprised of students from various Beaufort County…
The Smile Factor: Cosmetic Dentistry Helps You Smile With Intensity!
WHAT IS A SMILE? According to Wikipedia, “a smile is a facial expression formed by flexing those muscles most notably near both ends of the mouth and is customarily an expression denoting pleasure, happiness or amusement.” Okay, we all know that. But what does it mean…
The Strive to Thrive - Selecting a Preschool
Sending your child into the world to attend preschool is one of the first of many milestones in his or her little life that may cause some, or even a lot, of separation anxiety. While the preschooler may experience some anxiety, it is often the…
The Zerbini Family Circus
Close your eyes. Wait, you’re going to have to open them to read this, silly. Okay, pretend your eyes are closed… and you are a kid again. The sounds, smells, and sights of the circus are all around you: hot buttered popcorn; bright silk tents;…
Things Are Happening At Coligny Plaza
Now We Get to Play in the Fountain! Maybe the timing was a little off but that’s all washed away with the tide. The new Coligny Beach Park is complete and with the summer season coming to an end, we get to have all the fun.…
This Catch 22 Is No Paradox...FRRRRESSSSHHH!
Let that word just roll off your tongue and purse the lips for the ssssssshhhhh part. It’s a two-syllable word if you do it right, and it’s one of those onamonapia words. It somehow is just what it sounds like. It’s such a fun word to…
Thrifting: Turning Clutter into a Cause to Shop
Lowcountry culture is rich with reminders of the past. Our collective and individual past and present are all around us in historic markers, environmental preservation and beauty. As a community, we often nurture what was left behind as we try to make our present more…
TOP TEN: A Top Ten Tour of Hilton Head and the Lowcountry
Take a hike on a bike The history of Hilton Head Island’s commitment to bicycle pathways goes all the way back to Charles Fraser and the very beginnings of Sea Pines, although the impact, perhaps, is just being realized today. Depending on whom you believe (no…
Trust Your Food, Know Your Farmer
Eating healthy isn’t all that complicated. Just ask Holly Mlodzinski and Mary O’Neill who have it down to a simple science. Mlodzinski (pronounced Ma-jin-ski) is health promotions coordinator for the Hilton Head Hospital and a registered and licensed dietitian. O’Neill, who, in addition to being…
Up and Coming - Local Young Artists
C2 scoured local schools in search of the next Pablo Picasso and Vincent Van Gogh and we found an abundance of local talent blooming in the Lowcountry. Special thanks to the student artists of Hilton Head High School, Hilton Head Preparatory, Christian Academy and Bluffton…
Up to Bat: Batter’s Box delivers year-round training in a cool environment
With the crisp fall air, sunny blue skies, and cool steady winds blowing offshore, there’s no better time to be outdoors swinging a bat and pitching balls in the Lowcountry. But there are only a few more weeks before you’re likely to find yourself with…
Valentines Day GIFT GUIDE
Village At Wexford's Best of Everything Contest
When is the last time you were recognized for your talents or a special skill? Perhaps in middle school you won a blue ribbon for playing the best triangle. Or maybe you won a trophy once for bowling. Your best traits might come out whenever…
Vying for Tying the Knot On HHI - Get Hitched on Hilton Head Introduces Three Semi-Finalist Couples
A panel of six celebrity judges struggled to narrow down dozens of contestants to just three semi-finalists for the last round of competition in the wedding giveaway, Get Hitched on Hilton Head. The judges wrote “so many compelling stories to choose from,” and “these all…
Vying for Tying the Knot On HHI - Get Hitched on Hilton Head Introduces Three Semi-Finalist Couples!
A panel of six celebrity judges struggled to narrow down dozens of contestants to just three semi-finalists for the last round of competition in the wedding giveaway, Get Hitched on Hilton Head. The judges wrote “so many compelling stories to choose from,” and “these all…
WANTED: Bridesmaids & Groomsmen - A Job Description
Friends who have seen us through everything from crazy crayon drawings to all the crazy people we used to date, and/or party pals who have proclaimed, at least one time, “I love you, man,” to a sizable audience. The appropriate candidates for these rewarding, yet,…
We Can Be Heroes
Lindy and Gregg Russell want you to be a hero. You can even wear a cape and an “S” logo on your chest, if you like. As founders of Hilton Head Heroes, they’ve brought scores of deserving families with children suffering from life-threatening illnesses to…
We've Come a Long Way Baby
“If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to forment a rebellion and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice or representation.” –Abigail Adams, U.S. First Lady, 1776 What if Betty Crocker had…
Wedding Bling!
Over the course of 35 years in business, Heritage fine jewelry has taken part in many engagements, although today it has become less traditional and more of a shared discussion. With so many options to choose from in diamond shapes and ring styles, sometimes the…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT - Long-Term Care
I purposely left the word “insurance” out of the title to this article, because, insured or not, there is a good chance you are going to need long-term care. So, how are you going to manage it? Here’s what you need to know. DEFINITIONS The U.S. Senate…
What You Need To Know About…Mortgages (Part II)
A good first step in the home buying process is to locate a reputable local mortgage banker and go through a “pre-approval” process to get a professional opinion on how much of a mortgage you will be able to obtain. This is an informal process,…
What you need to know about…Year-End Tax Planning 2011
Year-end tax planning is as basic a financial exercise as balancing a checkbook or checking your credit score from time to time. Yet, my guess is, a ridiculously small number of taxpayers actually perform this vital function. If you are part of that vast majority…
What's Buggin' You? A Day in the life of a Critter Getter
What's in the Bag?
Natural Raffia Straw Hat by Wallaroo Hat Company Fresh Produce – Coligny Plaza Neon Green Sunglasses Funky Monkey Spartina 449 “Sea Island” Beach Towel Men’s Fraid Series Sanuk Sandals Fuel – New Orleans Road Vans “Off the Wall” Striped Backpack Fuel – New Orleans Road Matix “Gusto” Green Swiller Backpack Von Zipper…
When to Hire an Interior Designer
Your home should be a reflection of you. Your personal style, lifestyle needs, and general attitude towards living all go into the mix of colors and fabrics and furnishings that make a house a home. Take a good look around your house. Does it look…
While Healthcare War Rages on, Bluffton-Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine Gives Neighbors a Medical Safe House
It’s a subject that puts anxiety in the lives of the young and fear in the lives of the old. It puts neighbors, friends and family in the crossfire of a war of words. Mostly though, it puts millions of Americans in a financial, mental,…
Who Will Win the "Trip of a Lifetime"?
In 2008, Hilton Head Island resident Grant Evans found a way to give back to married women and men returning from military action in the Middle East. By donating his oceanfront condo for a week in the offseason, he started the Operation Rest and Relax…
WIVES OF THE PGA: Steel Magnolias or Three Irons?
This month all eyes turn to Harbour Town and the 42nd annual Verizon Heritage Golf Tournament. While the majority of focus is on the players’ performance and daily leader board, CH2 found another attraction in the women who stand beside those in pursuit of the…
Working With An Interior Designer
Are you planning on building a new house here in the Lowcountry or remodeling your existing home? Might you be considering an addition, or do you just want to freshen the outdated décor in a room or two? No matter the scope or scale of…
You Can Do It - Keep Your New Year's Resolution at the Best Health Club in the Lowcountry
It’s that time of year again—time when we take that post-holiday look in the mirror and say, “Yup, It’s time for a change!” So you set that classic New Year’s Resolution and think, “This is it. This is the year that I am sticking to…
ZipLine Hilton Head
Zonta: Gaining Voice in the Community
If you’re trying to decide if you’re optimistic enough to be an Optimist or you’ve been around the on-island/off-island roundabouts often enough to be a Rotarian, consider for a moment Zonta. Clearly not intuitively named, Zonta (a Lakota Indian word meaning “honest and trustworthy”) is not…
The Ohio State University Men’s Glee Club and the Fox Television smash hit, Glee, have two things in common. Both are located in Ohio (Glee in Lima, OSU’s Glee Club in Columbus). And both have Glee in their names. From that point on, their similarities…
2010: A Year In Review
Illustration by Matt Anderson If you are like me, every bleary-eyed New Year’s Day you begin the annual ritual of taking stock of the previous year. You question what you’ve accomplished, you curse what you wish you had accomplished, and then you prepare the all too…
25 Years Of The Hilton Head Dance Theatre
“Spring 1985 may someday be celebrated by social historians as the season in which Hilton Head grew up. Established as a sleepy sunbelt resort dedicated to golf, tennis and retirement living, over the years Hilton Head has made significant strides toward sophistication. Art, literature, theater,…
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Hilton Head Prep Presents Tony Award-Winning Musical Comedy
The competition is intense. The words are hilarious. And the kids are unique. So let the games begin! For its fall musical production, the Hilton Head Preparatory School Performing Arts Department is proud to present the uproariously funny 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. This…
3rd Annual Pet Contest: Meet Our Winner and Check Out Our Other 4-Legged Friends
Thanks again to everyone who submitted their pet’s photo for our Facebook contest!
4 Things to do with Fresh Peaches
Peach Smoothie Recipe • 2 cups ice • 2 peaches, pitted and cut into pieces • 3/4 cup skim milk • 7 ounces 2% yogurt (your favorite flavor) • 1/2 cup tangerine juice or orange juice • 3 tablespoons honey 1. In a blender, combine ice, peaches, milk, yogurt and juice. 2. Place lid on blender and select mix or crush…
9 Reasons To LOVE Bluffton
“Bluffton is a State of Mind” is the town’s unofficial motto. It is painted, carved and shellacked on nearly every piece of driftwood that floats up from the May River. Go to any art gallery speckled along the quaint streets in Old Town Bluffton and…
A Christmas Story
When I was a kid, I stole $40 from my dad’s wallet and bought myself a watch. I wrapped it and put it under the tree with a tag that read, “To Courtney, From Santa.” I got away with it, too. For about six hours……
A Floral Affair: A garden menagerie for the sense
Walk into A Floral Affair, one of Hilton Head Island’s top florists, and you’re in for a treat—a garden menagerie for the senses that you’ll not soon forget. Scores of colorful silk flower arrangements line the spacious displays and walls. A second-floor consultation area provides…
A Fresh Alliance: Farmers Markets Join Forces to Promote Local Produce, Growers
With live music, a charming historic setting and tables of fresh local food, Kim Viljac claims her farmers market in Old Town Bluffton has “the vibe.” Over at Buckwalter Place in new Bluffton, Larry Hughes says his produce-only market provides a traditional experience…
A Good Hair Day: Now That's KARMA
For many years, it has been Danielle Keasling’s dream to own her own salon. She had a location, a lease, her love of doing hair and a lunch date with karma. In November, Danielle met her husband Jeff at Captain Woody’s Bar & Grill in downtown…
A Grand Christmas Tradition In The Lowcountry
New York City is sparkling with the Rockefeller Christmas Tree; the White House is adorned in holiday splendor for America to see; New Orleans heats it up with Christmas style throughout the city; and here in the Lowcountry, we look forward to one of our…
A Head Start in Life Bluffton’s Kids College delivers quality learning with a loving touch
Shanel Riddle will never forget that day. She sat in her car quietly, a million thoughts running through her head. And then she cried. Finding herself with few options, she dropped off her six-week-old daughter Gabrielle at a daycare with which she wasn’t entirely comfortable.…
A House is not a Home without a Family. Builder Profile: Village Park Homes CEO, John Cardamone
For over 20 years, his name has been synonymous with quality residential construction and design integrity. As founder and CEO of Village Park Homes, John Cardamone leads a development team responsible for designing and building some of the area’s most admired and successful communities, blending…
A Line in the Sand: In Defense of Marriage
Well, well, well! What a fine mess Courtney’s gotten herself into this time. Merely two months after celebrating her engagement to be married, she will now attempt—and fail—to prove the old canard that the marriage institution is “outdated.” Wouldn’t you love to be a fly…
A Line in the Sand: Marriage Needs a Makeover
Marriage is outdated. You can’t deny that there is something wrong with an institution that carries a more than 50 percent failure rate. If a high school graduated less than 50 percent of their students, they would be shut down. If 50 percent of cars…
A Luciana Bride...
Everything about your wedding is an event of a lifetime, a celebration!
A Salute to Beer - First Annual Beer Fest Comes to Buffton
Mark Weisner knows his beer. A beer enthusiast, he’s even visited Belgium to try the country’s renowned Trappist and abbey beers. Twice. He had to go back. “I’ve been to Belgium twice, and the reason I’ve been to Belgium twice is to drink beer,” said Weisner,…
A Series of Fortunate Events
Hilton Head Wake Sports Captains Dave Rice and Matt Williams have opened Hilton Head Wake Sports, a watersports charter business operating out of the Palmetto Bay Marina Kerri Mullis Engard Real Estate Company welcomes Kerri Mullis to its team as Office Manager/Property Manager handling long term property management…
A Stylish Spring At Tanger - Fashion Week Offers opportunities for Spring Wardrobe Change
While this winter was mild by comparison, spring is heating up in the Lowcountry, and people are revisiting their wardrobes. If you’ve decided this is the year you’re going to throw away those questionable items malingering in your closet and unleash your inner fashionista, you…
A Toy is a Toy...Or Is it?
I remember that feeling I got while walking near the toy aisle with my mom. So many toys! I remember how awesome it was when mom finally said, “Yes! Put it in the cart and not another word!” I recall ripping it out of the…
A Winning Bid: VanLandingham Rotary To Host 16th Annual Charity Auction
What’s more fun than eBay, more lucrative than the lottery and more satisfying than writing a check for charity? The VanLandingham Rotary auction, of course—an event that combines the thrill of the hunt with the excitement of competitive bidding, all for the benefit of children.…
A Wise Cut of Meat - WiseGuys Adds Open Kitchen, New Steak Menu
Sometimes you wonder how your food is being prepared when you visit a restaurant. Is your ticket sitting idly in the hopper behind the kitchen doors? Are the servers picking up your food right when it’s ready? Is the chef using fresh ingredients to prepare…
Advice For Tourists...From The Locals
We polled our Facebook fans and did informal surveys at random bars to come up with this very good advice for all of our visitors.
AFR: A Friendly Rivalry
Try as you might, you’re not going to get the lady golfers at Bluffton and Hilton Head Island High Schools to say something bad about one another. After all, they’re natural rivals, both by geography and comparison. Ocean versus river. Seahawks versus Bobcats; before the…
Altruistic Islanders - Setting A Good Example
If cleanliness is next to godliness, what is selflessness? People who are selfless give up their own interests for the greater good. They often think of others, before themselves. They act willingly and generously. They give of their time, their talent, and their treasure. They…
An Ounce of Prevention: Auto Maintenance Made Easy
Summer in the Lowcountry is synonymous with golf, bikes, beach and lazy, sun-splashed afternoons with toes dipped in the sand and a cold beverage in hand. Unfortunately, summertime can also mean car trouble for many island visitors and residents. But it doesn’t have to be that…
And The Winner of the Village At Wexford's "BEST OF EVERYTHING" Contest is LARRY HEICHEL!
Congratulations to Larry, who was nominated by his wife Trish for being the best listener. She wrote this in her online entry, “My husband, Larry, is the BEST LISTENER! This means that he is so very compassionate and understanding. He never interrupts, never interjects…
Andy Patrick/U.S. Secret Service
We have a pop quiz on U.S. History today. Don’t panic. It’s easy. The test consists of a single, multiple-choice question. Begin. Complete the following statement: The United States Secret Service began operating on July 5, 1865 to __________. A. guard the U.S. Capitol. B. provide Presidential protection. C. suppress counterfeit currency. D. hang portraits of…
Annual Christmas Concert Warms The Heart
Each December, as the temperature turns from a nip to a chill, the magical twinkle of the holidays begins to descend upon us. The sound of crunching leaves slowly gives way to the tinkling of bells and the sound of carols. The smell of fireplaces…
APRIL 2011: Charity Corner - Foundation For Excellence: Supporting innovative instruction in Beaufort County schools
The Beaufort County School District Foundation for Educational Excellence was established in 2007 to support student enrichment activities and projects that are beyond regular school budgets through Teacher Innovation Mini-Grants. The foundation recently distributed funds totaling $4,786.17 to 12 teachers in the Beaufort County School…
APRIL 2011: Letters To The Editor
BLAST FROM THE PAST Hey Maggie, It’s been a long time! I hope you are well! I’ve been following the magazine, and it continues to look great month after month. Although the guy’s biceps on the cover for this month aren’t as sculpted as mine, it…
APRIL 2011: Mayor- Hilton Head and Bluffton
The answer to the above question is, in a word, plenty. That is why so many town, county, and state residents are working very hard to help preserve our tournament. Within the last 18 months, Heritage Classic Foundation members, local and county officials, our governor…
APRIL 2011: Point/Counterpoint OR...
In my version of the perfect world, I’d be the New York Jets’ quarterback. Yeah, I know. By now I’d be retired and offering pithy, in-depth game day analysis on ESPN—and on my way to enshrinement in Canton—but that’s neither here nor there. The point…
APRIL 2011: Series Of Fortunate Events
SALTY DOG Marion Plumb and John Marsh of Hanes present Hanes Beefy-T® Hall of Fame Award to Bob Gossett, president of The Salty Dog Cafe and Jake, The Salty Dog. ROTARY CLUB The Rotary Club of Bluffton recently recognized member, Michele Cleland, with Rotary International’s Paul Harris Fellows…
APRIL 2011: What You Need To Know About - Tired of Volatility? Need Income? Try Commercial Real Estate
Most individual investors have access to a limited number of solutions to meet their financial goals. It is unfortunate, but high net worth and institutional clients have many more options from which to choose. In fact, the largest endowments and financial institutions benefit from diversification…
April 2012 Tips From a Pro - Ball Position: Why It Matters
Years ago, ball position was taught the same way to everyone. The driver was to be played off the front foot instep with each club moving progressively further back in the stance until the sand wedge was played off the rear foot instep. The problem…
April 2012: Charity Corner - 2012 Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest: David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation Fundaraiser set for April 28th
The fifth annual Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest, sponsored by the David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation, is set to take place on April 28, 2012, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Shelter Cove Community Park. The popular, family-friendly event serves as the foundation’s annual fundraiser…
April 2012: Drew Laughlin
Discover Your Parks What do Wi-Fi, a floating stone, and a 417-year-old Southern Red Cedar tree have in common? They can all be found at various town parks! Many Hilton Head Islanders drive up and down U.S. 278 turning right or left to grocery shop, visit…
April 2012: Our Town - Name That Tune: Hilton Head High School Presents a Slice of American Pie
Hilton Head Island High School is baking another slice of American Pie as it gears up for its seventh annual production of the always-entertaining student and faculty talent show. A musical event that will blow audiences away, this year’s American Pie theme, “Name that Tune,”…
April 2012: Series of Fortunate Events
To be included in our next Series of Fortunate Events, please email Ashton Kelley a PHOTO and A SENTENCE (not a paragraph) at a.kelley@celebratehiltonhead.com. Photos will not be accepted without a sentence. Sentences will not be accepted without a photo. Paragraphs will be edited…
Are You Ready for Some Paddleboarding? SUPfest set for Saturday, May 19
SUPfest, A celebration of stand up paddleboarding, will be held Saturday, May 19, noon-4 p.m., on the May River from Wilson Landing at Palmetto Bluff. If you have been considering trying the sport of stand up paddleboarding, SUPfest will offer the perfect venue. The fun-oriented…
Art Invasion: Peter Max Coming to Hilton Head
From April 21 to 28, the Karis Art Gallery in The Village at Wexford will be home to a collection of works by art icon Peter Max. On April 27 and 28, the icon himself will be here. Max quite literally burst onto the art scene…
Art League of Hilton Head
When sitting down to dinner, have you ever taken a look at the fork in your hand, the chair that you’re sitting on, or all the furnishings in the room for that matter, and considered them works of art? “Look at that fork,” challenges local…
August - A Series of Fortunate Events
ISLAND TIRE New Owners – New Improvements at Island Tire & Automotive Services. Left to right Berry and Ruthie Edwards, Julie and Berry Edwards ROBERT MOUL AND SANDRA MILENA Robert Charles Moul II of Kennett Square, PA and Sandra Milena Valencia of Manizales, Colombia together with their…
August 2010 - HEALTH NOTE: Allergy Myths...BUSTED
As if suffering from allergies isn’t enough, many allergy sufferers have to sift through conflicting evidence to separate fact from fiction. To set the record straight, here are some of the more common myths about allergies and the facts that debunk them: 1) “I have a…
August 2010 - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The New Health Care Plan
Officially, it’s known as the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)” as amended by The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. Or, as most of us call it, “ObamaCare.” I used to object to the latter title, but we’ve all been calling the Economic…
August 2011 - Our Town – The Curry Foundation 2nd Annual Curry Cup Chairty Golf Event
About a year and a half ago, a friend recruited me to volunteer for The Curry Foundation, a local non-profit charity organization. I’ve never really been much into volunteerism, but he made a pretty convincing case. I liked the fact that The Curry Foundation is…
AUGUST 2011: Charity Corner – Bluffton Self Help
Each week, a Bluffton man stands in the food line at Bluffton Self Help. I’m told that he can only take already prepared foods because he doesn’t have a microwave to heat a meal. “Maybe someone could donate a microwave,” I suggested naively. “No, he…
August 2011: Golf Tips From a Pro –Muscle Memory and Golf: Fact or Fiction?
Let me start by saying there is no such thing as muscle memory in the traditional sense. Now most of you reading this may be ready to throw the magazine down. However, in the traditional sense, people believe, or have been led to believe, that…
AUGUST 2011: Health Note – Vision Care: Early Eye Exams Crucial for Children
One of the most important health exams a child can have is an eye exam. This is because many visual abilities are fully functioning by six months of age and continue developing to adult-like levels by the age of 12. To emphasize the importance of…
August 2011: Hello My Name Is – Glenn A. Lucas
Hi! My name is Glenn A. Lucas but my friends call me Luke – Trader Luke. You may have seen me around Palmetto Bay Marina or in Broad Creek rowing to my sailboat or ice cream stand, or on one or the other.. I…
August 2011: Mayor - Hilton Head and Bluffton
The Tide is Turning on Hilton Head Island Over the last year or so, some said that the tide was on its way out on Hilton Head Island. We were losing the Heritage Golf Tournament; we were losing visitors; our residential and commercial structures were getting…
Backyard BBQ July 2011
Grandpa George’s Buffalo Chicken Dip • 2 (10 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened • 1 cup Ranch dressing • 3/4 cup pepper sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot®) • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese Heat all the ingredients above in a sauce pan…
Be A Kid Again: Learn to Play Golf
Has the game of golf piqued your interest? Has your initial reaction to learning the game of golf been something like, “I’m too old to start learning golf; I’m not athletic enough; I will be too embarrassed to miss the ball; I just won’t be…
BEATING THE HEAT: E.A.C. Heating & Air - A Breath of Fresh Air
After an unusually mild winter, an earlier than usual spring is here to remind us that plants are blooming and the heat is here to stay for a few months. It’s not unusual to walk outside your home and find cars coated with light dustings…
Behind The Gates - Hilton Head Plantation, Indigo Run, Palmetto Hall, Port Royal
What does “Lowcountry Lifestyle” mean to you? Does your vision include beaches, golf, sunshine, tennis, outdoor living, boating, entertaining, fishing, mild winters, kayaking or paddle surfing, gardening, crabbing, wine and food festivals, dining out and nightlife?
Behind the Gates: The Crescent & Eagle's Pointe
This is a continuation of a several part series on island living in gated communities.
Bicycling: Bike Stores - PEDAL POWER - When It Comes To Biking Needs, You Don't Have To Go Far
In the last five years, biking has blossomed on Hilton Head Island. From tree-lined leisure paths to handy bike kiosks, it’s never been easier to get involved. Thanks to people like Frank Babel and the Squeaky Wheels and a city listening to bikers’ concerns, Hilton…
Bicycling: Cycling Around the Lowcountry - HILTON HEAD ISLAND WORKS TOWARD RECOGNITION AS A BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
Hilton Head Island is a terrific place to visit and a fantastic place to ride a bicycle. One hundred-seventeen miles of public and private shared-use pathways connect to virtually anywhere on this beautiful island. And don’t forget the 12 miles of bike-able hard packed beaches.…
Bicycling: Cycling Around the Lowcountry - KICKIN' ASPHALT - Bicycle Club
It’s Saturday morning. Coffee’s brewing and the cobwebs are clearing. Skip the honey-do list. It’ll be there when you return. Instead, grab your bike and let Kickin’ Asphalt Bicycle Club take you for a ride. The fresh air will do you good. From its start in…
Bluffton Christmas Parade
What started last year as my family’s annual ritual to the Bluffton Christmas Parade ended with a muddied shoe and a bruised ego. That’s the day I fell into a drainage ditch along May River Road. Now, I didn’t take a header straight into a…
Boating SAFETY & MAINTENANCE
Cruise by any Lowcountry boat landing and you’ll witness two things: a man falling in love with his boat and a woman falling out of love with her husband. Okay, I jest; but I’m not that far off. Being a boat owner is stressful. Have you…
Brand New Year, Same Old Resolution? Make This The Last Year You Resolve To Lose Weight
At the stroke of midnight December 31, millions of people resolved to lose weight—again. The sad truth is that a great majority of those people will be making the same resolution next year. Why? Because they go about it in an unrealistic and/or incomplete way. As…
Breast Cancer - You Are At Risk, But Are You At High Risk?
Breast cancer will affect one in eight women in the United States. However some women have a higher risk than one in eight. FACTORS WHICH INCREASE A WOMAN’S RISK OF BREAST CANCER INCLUDE: • Early age menstruation • Late age menopause • No children or a first child late in life…
Bright Young Man Returns to Grow BIG Business on Hilton Head Island
Lee Edwards, one of Hilton Head Island’s brightest young entrepreneurs, speaks of The Greenery’s success and his hopes for the future. The old adage, “The more things change, the more they stay the same,” resonates with Edwards, who today presides at the business his father…
Butter or Bacon? Paula Deen Answers The Really Tough Questions In Life
I’ll admit I’ve been one of the hungry souls standing in line along West Congress Street in Savannah, amid hundreds of other revelers, mouth watering, waiting for a taste of what The Lady & Sons are servin’ up. As a native Yankee, with a healthy Food…
C2 Diary: To Market, To Market - CH2 goes Shopping with Dennis and Chuck from Palmettoes
If you take anything away from this weekend, it should be how important relationships are in business,” said Dennis as we walked out of The Mart in Atlanta. “Relationships with your clients, obviously, but also with your vendors.” “What I am taking away from this…
C2 Exclusive - Edi Gathegi is Coming to a Theater Near You. The Star of Twilight and X-Men: First Class Strikes a Pose for C2
Actor Edi Gathegi, known as Laurent in the epic pop-culture films Twilight and The Twilight Saga: New Moon and as Dr. Jeffrey ‘Big Love’ Cole in FOX’s hit television series House, is on the way to becoming a household name, starring as Darwin in the…
C2 Exclusive Interview: SKIP HOAGLAND In His Own Words
Three months ago, Hilton Head businessman Skip Hoagland launched a very public campaign calling into question the business practices and the motives of the Hilton Head Island Chamber of Commerce, and the organization’s president Bill Miles. Here, Hoagland tells us what’s behind his offensive and…
C2 EXCLUSIVE: Candice Accola - Interview With A Vampire
“No doesn’t mean never, it just means not yet.” Wise words uttered by Candice Accola’s father, and the inspiration she needed to continue auditioning, hoping for the perfect role. It worked. In grade school, scary movies were an essential element of any slumber party for…
C2 Exclusive: Mark Pellegrino Opens Up!
If you’re an avid couch potato for the last two decades or even the last two years, you might be racking your inner DVR brain for the answer to the question, “I know that guy from somewhere, but what the hell is his name?” My…
C2 GETS HITCHED - Beautiful Bouquests begin with Budgets & Brainstorming
What is the one thing most brides have in common? They’ve never planned a wedding before. You are not alone when it comes to working your way through the etiquette of everything from who pays for what and how soon you should start planning to…
C2 GETS HITCHED - Hilton Head Weddings: A Seasonal Survival Guide
Each year, Hilton Head Island is host to thousands of weddings—both local and destination. In the past, the phrase “destination wedding” conjured thoughts of tropical, Caribbean getaways or other far off locations. Today, “destination weddings” are a little closer to home. With the fledging economy…
C2 GETS HITCHED - Marriage: The Great Money Merger
I am not a marriage counselor, nor do I play one on TV. I am, in fact, a financial “counselor,” frequently called to advise divorcing couples on the financial ramifications of their separation: settlement options, tax implications of division, financial picture post divorce, etc. From…
C2 GETS HITCHED - Something OLD, Something NEW, Something BORROWED, Someting BLUE
C2 Magazine would like to send a very special thank you to the following local shops and locations for helping us create our “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue” photoshoot. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Gowns by Porcupine in…
C2 GETS HITCHED - YES! Now What?
Weddings. We love attending them, but for the bride and groom, the planning can be stressful! The bride struggles to make her day different from anyone else’s. The pressure is on to find the “perfect” location, the “perfect” dress, the “dream” cake…. all while staying…
C2 PROFILE: Cranford & Sons
Photography Assistant – Karen Qualls
C2's - Special Recipes
Oricchette Gamberi E Limone Recipe by Trattoria Divina Serves 4 1 pound cecco pasta (oricchette) 1 pound black tiger shrimp 1 cup white wine 3 oz. prosciutto 1 lemon 1 oz. butter Salt and pepper to taste Pinch of crushed pepper 1 oz. cannellini beans. 2 garlic cloves, sliced Heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in…
C2'S BACHELOR OF THE YEAR - BEN WOLFE
I was stood up by C2’s Bachelor of the Year. Okay, he didn’t stand me up. He was merely 30 minutes late. Regardless, my tolerance for tardiness being nil, my brain started working overtime to determine how I would introduce this Johnny-come-lately to the world.…
C2's Gift Guide for Her
Outside Hilton Head The Plaza at Shelter Cove and Palmetto Bluff 843.686.6996 www.outsidehiltonhead.com UGG Earmuffs – Great for cold weather and perfectly stylish UGG Fur-Trimmed Boots – It’s boot season! Why not have the most stylish winter boots around? These will keep you toasty warm on those colder winter days…
C2's Women In Business: Ameriprise & Kelley Designs
Ameriprise 1533 Fording Island Rd. Suite 328 Hilton Head 843.837.1220 www.ameripriseadvisors.com/john.b.rush Ask John Rush why his practice runs so smoothly…..he’ll tell you it is due to the smart and savvy women in his office! John Rush is fortunate to have not one, but TWO licensed assistants – Jennifer Sabella and Lynette Rush,…
C2's Women In Business: Catch 22 & Salon Salon
Catch 22 37 New Orleans Rd. HHI 843.785.6261 Holiday season is a festival of food and friends at Catch 22! This year we are looking forward to adding an 11th year of celebration to our memory book. With so many loyal locals, holiday dining at Catch 22 takes on…
C2's Women In Business: CC Of HHI, Skillets, Faces, & Travel Medicine Clinic
Country Club Of Hilton Head 70 Skull Creek Dr. – HHI 843.681.2582 ext. 110 www.hiltonheadclub.com / www.thegolfclub-indigorun.com I was born in upstate New York to the offspring of two young aspiring musicians. Born in the bucolic town of Clinton, I spent the summer playing in the creek…
C2's Women In Business: Celebrate Magazine
In September of 2006, Celebrate Hilton Head burst onto the scene with a fresh perspective on Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and the surrounding Lowcountry. At the helm was a team of young women with no experience whatsoever in the publishing industry. They made it through…
C2's Women In Business: Celebrations & Forsythe Jewelers
Celebrations Catering & Events 12 Capital Drive – HHI 843.689.7526 (PLAN) www.wecelebrateyou.com The women of Celebration Catering and Events make throwing a party, hosting a dinner gathering or even a community event look really easy. Nearly 18 years in business on Hilton Head Island and they continue to…
C2's Women In Business: Custom Audio Video & Luciana
Custom Audio Video 48 Pennington Drive, Unit B Sheridan Park – Bluffton 843.815.5130 www.custom-audio-video.com Sandy Benson, owner of Custom Audio Video, has called the low country her home since 1993. Originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, Sandy is a multi-talented over achiever who in addition to running her successful business, also holds…
C2's Women In Business: Dermatology Associates & Wild Wing Cafe
Dermatology Associates Of The Lowcountry 3901 Main Street, Suite D 843.689.5259 www.dalcdermatology.com Carrie A. Hallett Hall, M.D. Dr. Hall is a board certified Dermatologist, currently still serving in the United States Navy as the Department Head for Internal Medicine and Dermatology at the Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC. …
C2's Women In Business: DK Style Inc. & Palmetto Dental Arts
DK Style Inc. 14 New Orleans Rd. – HHI 843.686.4200 www.dkstyleinc.com Danielle Keasling is one of the most sought after hair stylist and hair extension artists in the Lowcountry. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota Danielle made Hilton Head Island her home in 1999. Soon after moving…
C2's Women In Business: Fresh Air Business Promotions
Looking back at the 1960s Mad Men advertising world, Cindy Hooker and Marie Pistilli have come a long way, baby. Steeped in today’s technology tools, the women of the Fresh Air Business Promotions give businesses a refreshing new approach to full-service advertising. These…
C2's Women In Business: Hargray
856 Wm. Hilton Parkway – HHI 1.877.HARGRAY (427.4729) www.hargray.com Carrie Clark, Human Resources Manager, Hargray Carrie Clark is passionate about Hargray and the Lowcountry community. At work, she strives to help Lowcountry locals develop as professionals, and she helps to foster a positive work environment. Outside of…
C2's Women In Business: May River Dermatology, Nash Gallery, Stephanie Lamkin-Pona, Bruno
May River Dermatology 18 Oak Forest Rd. – Bluffton 843.837.4400 www.mayriverdermatology.com Dr. Carmen Traywick returned to her home state of South Carolina in 2009 to open May River Dermatology, LLC in Bluffton. Her mission was to become the premier provider of dermatologic services in the Lowcountry. She clearly…
C2's Women In Business: Photography By Anne
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CAMBRIDGE HOMES, INC. Building Dreams
In one sense it’s a milestone. In another, it’s a statement. Almost 30 years ago, an opportunity presented itself to Frank Guidobono. While Hilton Head Island was in a downturn in the home building industry, he saw homes still being built along golf courses and…
Casey Labow Exclusive
From the Broadway lights of New York City to the mountains of Idaho to the tangled streets of Los Angeles, another young, beautiful and talented star has been cultivated. Casey LaBow is about to be catapulted into the Hollywood sky, overnight, as one of the…
Celebrity Chefs: Why all the Fuss?
In the summer of 2002, I moved from semi-metropolitan New Jersey to farmland New Jersey (yes, there are farms in N.J.—it is the “garden state” for crying out loud!), for my ex’s job. While he was working every day, I was twiddling my thumbs trying…
CH2's Bachelors of the Year ALUMNI: A Q&A With The Guys Who Took The Title
In remembering some of the fonder moments of the last few years at CH2, we would be remiss not to mention the Bachelor of the Year contest. It was, after all, the shameless exploitation of these good-hearted young men that put CH2 on the map.…
CH2’s “Top 10” List for Tourists
You’ve made it. After 10 hours of planes, trains, and automobiles, you’ve finally checked into your timeshare villa, beachfront house or hotel room. You have done battle with all of the other island visitors at Piggly Wiggly, Publix or Harris Teeter, and have your morning…
Chamber Golf Fashion Show Luncheon
The Port Royal Golf Club on March 2, 2010 The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce teamed up with The Lowcountry Golf Course Association this March to bring a new event to the area: the first annual Chamber Golf Week to support the Verizon Heritage PGA…
Change of the Celebratory Guard - Bluffton Rotary adopts the Bluffton Village Festival
“It was all very innocent in the beginning” said Babbie Guscio, owner of The Store on Calhoun Street, who founded the Bluffton Village Festival in 1978. She’s right; it seems the best celebrations always start out that way. “We needed a social event,” she said,…
Character + Work Ethic + Pride + SUCCESS - A Conversation with Bluffton High's Head Football Coach, Ken Cribb
I have this indelible image of Bluffton High School’s football team on my brain. It’s an image of unit cohesion, precision, focus, and intensity that you can feel in the stands…and the game hadn’t even started. I was watching the team’s pregame warm ups. Ken Cribb…
Charity Corner
A Lion’s Pride By David Gignilliat Richard “Grover” Cleaveland admits he was touched last year when he heard a piece of a conversation from one of the campers at Camp Leo, an activity-packed weeklong enrichment camp for sight-impaired youth from throughout South Carolina. “Last year, I overheard one…
Charity Corner - Your Community's Foundation
Members of the board and staff of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry are frequently asked by friends, neighbors, members of the media, and acquaintances to explain the community foundation.
Chin Dynasty: Where Chinese Cuisine Meets Fine Dining
The Chinese takeout establishment is a familiar and friendly site. You witness the busy, frenetic pace of cooks, shuffling quickly to replenish trays of food ordered from the front. Then there’s the buffet line of piping hot chicken and pork, where you smother your food…
Confidence Lost: The Perilous Impact of High Frequency Trading
Investment in American corporations through stock ownership has not only fueled the spectacular growth of the American economy, but has also formed the backbone of millions of Americans’ retirement savings. Through 401(k) plans, IRAs, and investment accounts, we have prudently diverted a portion of our…
Corks Wine Company: Serves Up Special Experience In Unpretentious Atomosphere Nothing Fancy
The complexity of the wine experience is sometimes what makes it intimidating. How is one to know how and when to use terms like “velvety” or “luscious”? Or phrases, like “the body was brilliant, but I especially liked the clean, crisp finish.” Or maybe, “this…
Corridor: Review Board
In her 1970 release, “Big Yellow Taxi,” Joni Mitchell sings: “They paved paradise to put up a parking lot.” The story behind the song goes that Mitchell wrote it during a trip to Hawaii. She looked out her hotel window at a beautiful mountain vista,…
Cosmetic Dentistry for Beautiful Smiles, Better Breathing & A Balanced Body
What’s behind a beautiful smile? More than you would expect. There’s better balance, restful sleep and improvement to your overall health. Hilton Head Island cosmetic dentist Dr. Timothy Gross said in some cases, there’s a better life, because some procedures can correct life-threatening conditions such…
Country Club Of Hilton Head: The Place For Meetings, Events and Special Occasions
I’ll let you in on a little secret…if you need to throw together a meeting or other last minute group event, there are open dates at the Country Club of Hilton Head (CCHH) in November. “It’s a relatively slow month because everybody’s gearing up for…
CSI Beaufort: This Is NOT A Television Show
Having spent three hours in the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office new forensics lab, I suppose my DNA is all over the place. The good news is I have no prior record, so I don’t believe I will end up in the suspect pool. However, if…
Dan McCaw - Finding The Purple Tree
Dan McCaw is pushing the envelope. His works keep evolving, drawing the viewer deeper into his paintings. “McCaw is one of the most widely collected contemporary American impressionists. But his style is now between impressionism and expressionism,” said Jack Morris of Morris and Whiteside Galleries. “He’s…
Dancing Like The Stars: Fred Astaire Dance Studio's Annual Dance Showcase Lets Everyone Shine
You step out in front of hundreds of people sitting in muffled silence, but filled with anticipation. The spotlight shines on you and the music begins to play. And all of a sudden, you find yourself consumed and focused in your work as months and…
Dancing With The Stars - Hilton Head Style!
WHEN: October 10, 2010 WHERE: The Westin Resort TIME: 6-11PM WHAT: An evening of dinner, dancing and live entertainment by Deas Guyz TO BENEFIT: STRIVE TO EXCEL TICKETS: $100 CALL 843-689-4982 FOR TICKETS Strive to Excel has paired local “celebrities” with the professional dancers from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio (Sandro Virag,…
Dave Miner
He loves grapes and his girls. And if you throw in a little jazz guitar, Dave Miner is in seventh heaven. The stories of his three great loves intersect often. In fact, it kind of makes you believe that some things are, indeed, meant to…
Death Penalty Certified
“My first death penalty case was back in 1990. My client was the first person in South Carolina to be executed by lethal injection after the demise of the use of electric chair. Oddly enough, I spent the last few hours with him in his…
December 2010: CHARITY CORNER: Caring Coins
There are no bad ideas. We hear that a lot. Likely, the first person who ever muttered that phrase was responding to a ludicrous idea, and couldn’t think of anything else to say at the time. But, that phrase is what gives us the gumption…
December 2010: HEALTH NOTE - Do You Have The Travel Bug?
Having “the” travel bug, can be a good thing. Having “a” travel bug is a bad thing. How do we prepare for one and prevent the other? With international travel increasing every year, more travelers are venturing into more remote areas, selecting more varied destinations and…
December 2010: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR...
Dear Maggie, On the 16th of October 2010 my daughter (Carla v.d.Merwe) and I arrived in Bluffton on holiday at my sister Jacky, brother-in law Brett and their 2 kids, Kelsey and Kyle Robertson. Seeing that we live in South Africa, it was the first time…
December 2010: OUR TOWN: How the Lowcountry Does The Holidays
For those who have spent holiday seasons in the north, hoping for snow, but enduring the bleak brown of bare trees, welcome to the Lowcountry, where we don’t fret about such things. Snow’s not happening, and we know it (last year was an aberration), so…
December 2010: SERIES OF FORTUNATE EVENTS
BRIGHT CHOICE MEDICAL Welcoming Bright Choice Medical, now open in Sheridan Park. Locally owned and operated with over 20 Years of Experience. Wendy Miller-Hackett and Michael J. McGuire. ——————————————————————————————— COOKSPLUS On The Move! CooksPlus is now bigger, better and in more convenient location. Now in suite 250…
December 2011: Health Note - American Thoracic Society annouces New Guidelines - A Look at what it means for Asthma Care
The American Thoracic Society (ATS) recently released its official clinical practice guidelines, providing strong recommendations for measuring fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FENO) to determine airway inflammation in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma. The new guidelines will transform how more than 20 million Americans are…
December 2011: High Spirits - Cheers: HOT and COLD Cocktails for the Holidays
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”… a perfect description for December and all of the holiday cheer that coincides with it. It’s also the time for new cocktails and new liquors to enter the market, and this year is no exception. Ciroc Peach…
December 2011: Mayor - Hilton Head & Bluffton
As this month’s edition of Celebrate Hilton Head is being delivered, town council will be in the middle of its strategic planning workshop held December 1-3. Santa has his workshop; we have ours. While each of us wishes we could deliver gifts and grant wishes…
December 2011: Our Town - Malachi: The Miracle and the Messenger
A community fights to stop local dog rings When Margaret Mead said, “A small group of thoughtful people can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has,” she probably didn’t imagine a group of Bluffton residents surrounding a toothless, tortured pit bull being…
December 2011: Series of Fortunate Events
To be included in our next Series of Fortunate Events, please email Ashton Kelley a PHOTO and A SENTENCE (not a paragraph) at a.kelley@celebratehiltonhead.com. Photos will not be accepted without a sentence. Sentences will not be accepted without a photo. Paragraphs will be edited…
Defining Your Legacy
When you are still firing on all cylinders, there may be no need to cut back on your retirement activities. Just because you have reached 75 and entered what the AARP labels the “older retirement years,” you don’t have to stop traveling, trying to perfect…
Dental Department: Life-changing Dentistry - All-On-4 Technique Offers Pure Freedom From Dentures
Millions of people wear complete dentures or are facing the eventual loss of their teeth. There are many reasons teeth can be lost such as tooth decay, bone loss (periodontal disease), trauma or severe wear. Some people manage to wear complete or partial dentures with…
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Hilton Head Prep Presents Some Robust Fun
Until a couple of months ago it’s possible there wasn’t a single dirty rotten scoundrel at Hilton Head Preparatory School. Now there are at least 27 of them. All will be on stage at the Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC) at Hilton Head Island…
Do You Have Gum Disease?
What would you do if you had an ulcer the size of your palm, which bleeds, may express pus, smells, and does not heal on its own? You would most likely see a physician and make sure that it is treated. Dr. Jonathan Ross at…
Do you HEAR What i HEAR?
It’s insidious, this business of hearing loss. One day you’re sailing along, hanging with Jagger and the fellas, listening to a cranked iPod and belting out each clearly distinguishable lyric. “You can’t always get what you waa-aaaant, But if you try sometime You might find You get what…
Does Everyone Really Drive a USED Car?
Everybody drives a used car. For over 10 years now, I have been airing this statement over the local airways, and I am always amazed by the response it receives. For the most part, it has always been a positive response (thank heavens or I…
Dog Days On Hilton Head
It’s not only human visitors and those who have chosen to live in the Lowcountry who find excitement, fun, beauty and interest wherever we go. Our four-legged doggie friends also think living here and visiting with their owners is pretty special! We are an amazingly…
DR. TIMOTHY GROSS' DENTAL EXCELLENCE - A Passion For Pearly Whites
Love and humor are as abundant as smiling pearly whites in the dentist’s office of Dr. Timothy Gross’ Dental Excellence at 15 Bow Circle on Hilton Head Island. If Gross doesn’t have his patients cracking up with his wit and jokes, he has them enthralled…
Driving Miss Daisy - Opening Night Gala to benefit Arts and Education
For the sixth time in his 40-year career in theater, Bob Farley will direct one of his favorite plays—Driving Miss Daisy. The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s production, running March 16-April 1, will reunite Farley with the cast who performed in Atlanta’s critically acclaimed 20th…
Driving On - Stokes Brown Toyota Scion of Hilton Head Celebrates Five Years
When you walk into the spacious showroom at Stokes Brown Toyota off Fording Island Road, you wouldn’t be remiss in thinking it was built yesterday. The floors glisten, light floods through the glass windows, and a friendly staff stands ready to greet you at the…
Dying of Thirst? Water is Key to Weight Loss, Wellness
How many times have you said, “I’m dying of thirst”? While the statement is understood to be an exaggeration, it might be closer to the truth than you realize. Human beings can survive without food for weeks, but only a few days without water. But…
ELECTRIC PIANO: Pop On In For The Sterlin & Shuvette Show
It’s a few ticks before nine o’clock on a breezy Wednesday evening at the Electric Piano, one of Hilton Head’s most popular musical hangouts. Sterlin and Shuvette Colvin walk in the front door past a sign outside that says “Not your typical piano bar” and…
En Garde
Maybe for Una Jackson it should be touché. According to the USFA, she’s number one in the United States in her category. USFA? That would be the United States Fencing Association. Jackson, who measures in at a charming five feet even, is in first place…
Exercise Outside of the Ordinary
When we are young, we have more opportunity for exercise that is fun. Sports, and pick-up games, even playground adventures take us from crib through college. After college most people lose contact with their childhood friends and with the sports and activities that kept them…
EXTREME MAKEOVER - Upscale Transformation of Tanger Outlet Center 1 Now Underway
If you’ve ever watched the popular television series, Extreme Makeover, you know that transformation isn’t a pretty process. Currently in its ugly duckling phase, like a lucky makeover candidate, Tanger Outlet Center 1 is undergoing a series of radical procedures with the promise to re-emerge…
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
JANUARY 12TH, 2010 It’s 6 a.m. on a cold Wednesday morning. The bright January sun starts to rise over the north side of Beaufort County, its first rays illuminating an empty home on the outskirts of town. The sidewalks are swarming with people, the roads filled…
Facebook: Stalking Your Way to a More Informed Future
Ever crave the attention of celebrity, collecting fans from all over the world who are curious about your every move and can’t wait to see the next posted picture of you hammered and falling over yourself with an infectious grin on your face that screams,…
FACES DAYSPA - Spa Treatments NOT Just For Women Anymore
By nature, man is a warrior. In foreign territory, he observes the movements of others, scans the scene and tries to blend; hoping the natives never suspect he is not in full control. Culture shock may attempt to enter his psyche, yet he swats it…
Fall In Love with Doncaster Outlet
If you’ve ever fallen in love with an article of clothing (your childhood flannel jammies or that Pashmina shawl you got for Christmas several years ago) then you must treat yourself to a visit to Doncaster Outlet in Pineland Station.
FEBRUARY 2011: A Message From Your Mayor (Hilton Head Island and Bluffton)
Thanks to CH2 magazine, I plan to write a monthly article on Town government topics and issues that impact you. As your new mayor, I want to communicate in every way I can with residents, and by “communicate,” I mean I want to hear from…
FEBRUARY 2011: Charity Corner - Food For Thought: Annual Cooks and Books Serves Up It's Fifth Course
“Compliments to the chefs,” said Stephen Stewart about the 5th Annual Cooks & Books fête, a fundraiser for Literacy Voluneers of the Lowcountry to be held February 20 at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Stewart, executive chef at TidePointe, a Vi Community on…
FEBRUARY 2011: Letters To The Editor...
Dear Ms. Washo, On behalf of the staff and families of the First Presbyterian Day School, I want to thank you for the publication of Christmas Concert Warms the Heart, featured in the November issue of CH2. The article written by Melissa Koch truly captured…
FEBRUARY 2011: Our Town - "A Red Carpet Affair" - Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry’s February Event
Guests may think they’ve landed on Hollywood Boulevard when they arrive at Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s Hospice and Hearts Event. “A Red Carpet Affair” is the theme for the third annual event, and organizers have gone all out to ensure guests feel nothing short…
FEBRUARY 2011: Series Of Fortunate Events
Aniston Nicole Stalvey, 13-year-old daughter of Business Owner: Priscilla Bennett of Coastal Palms has been scouted by Cartoon Network and will be attending the Summer Acting Program at The New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, CA this summer.
February 2012: Cooking with Kelly - Super Bowl
Finally, we have a cooking column! I love to cook. It’s my way of winding down at the end of the day—my alone time. I love trying new recipes or coming up with my own. I am no top chef, and my plating skills could…
February 2012: Hello My Name is...Chef Sallie Ann Robinson - Gullah Diva
Hello My Name Is Chef Sallie Ann Robinson (Gullah Diva)
February 2012: Letters to the Editor...
The great debate over Tim Tebow is a sad statement of the world we live in. After all his critics believe in ad nauseum “political correctness”, free thinking, anything goes kind of policy EXCEPT for Christian belief. The tired rhetoric that Ms Courtney…
February 2012: Mayors Drew Laughlin and Lisa Sulka
Politicians promise a lot, don’t they? But I can make a promise to you that I will guarantee to keep. We need volunteers to become members of our town government boards and commissions so that we can continue to serve our fellow residents in the…
February 2012: Our Town - Hilton Head Shore Notes Razzle and Dazzle
Be prepared, because they’re going to razzle you. And when they’re done razzling you, they’ll turn around and dazzle you. They are the Hilton Head Shore Notes and, along with a few special guests, they are puttin’ on a show.
February 2012: Our Town - Swirl, Sip & Savor: 27th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
It’s time to raise your glass. The 27th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival is coming March 5-10—an event that rolls out the red and white carpet of grapes, celebrating its most tasteful bouquet of competition, culinary complements and wine complexities. Like a…
February 2012: Series of Fortunate Events
To be included in our next Series of Fortunate Events, please email Ashton Kelley a PHOTO and A SENTENCE (not a paragraph) at a.kelley@celebratehiltonhead.com. Photos will not be accepted without a sentence. Sentences will not be accepted without a photo. Paragraphs will be edited…
Fired Up About FIREWORKS
TOURISTS LOVE IT. ISLANDERS SUPPORT IT. STORE AND RESTAURANT OWNERS DEPEND ON IT. It’s Tuesday night fireworks at HarbourFest, an event that has attracted thousands of people to Shelter Cove Harbour for more than 20 years. But this summer, the pyrotechnic shows have been scaled back to eight Tuesdays…
Five Reasons You Need to Plan Other than to Avoid Probate
Your family and your property are at the heart of estate/asset protection planning. A good estate/asset protection plan is all about protecting what you have and leaving assets in a “protected manner” for your loved ones. Putting together a good estate/asset protection plan is one…
FOAM IMPROVEMENT. Energy One America is Enhancing Lives through Energy-Effcient Green Insulation
John Guffey isn’t just president of Energy One America. He’s also a client. Back in 1998, a contractor talked the retired businessman into spray-foaming the attic and crawl space of his Colleton River Plantation home. “We decided to do some remodeling,” Guffey said. “I was…
Friday Night Lights - Bobcat Football Gives Us Something To Celebrate
I didn’t even realize the game had started, and the Bobcats had already scored their first touchdown, mere seconds into the first quarter. The crowd went berserk (my indicator that something had indeed happened), and the contagious buzz that is Bobcats football spread through the…
FROM CHAOS TO CALM - Spring Cleaning for the Home and the Heart
Quick! Shove that stack of magazines under the bed. Plow a path through the toys on the living room floor, and swipe your sleeve across the coffee table. Is your mother-in-law ringing your doorbell? Or are you just sick and tired of the mess? If…
Fun Football Facts to Enhance Your Super Bowl Experience
Why do we call this game football anyway? Only two guys get to kick the ball, and they’re the biggest sissies on the field! The details are a little fuzzy, but apparently there was a popular game on 19th Century American college campuses that looked…
Funkey Monkey: A Most Stylish Treasure Chest
Walking into Funkey Monkey is like entering a mysterious pirate’s cave, where you sense at any moment that you might hear the caw of a parrot or the call of an excited monkey. As you open the lid to the pirate’s treasure chest, what you…
Garden of Eden
Hair and make-up: Danielle Keasling and Brandi Trawick, assisted by Jessica Epp of Salon Karma
Model: Anna DeGrauw (Carolina Talent Modeling Agency)
Flowers: A Floral Affair
Styling: Courney Flood of BleuBelle Bridal, Savannah
Shot on location at Berkeley Hall
Get Hitched on Hilton Head Island
The ultimate wedding dream-come-true wedding, all expenses paid, is now just 10 months away! The Get Hitched on Hilton Head Island contestants began registering their tales of true love online this month and as you can see though these samples, the range of explanations,…
Get Hitched on Hilton Head…ALL EXPENSES PAID!
Are you preparing to pop the question? Or are you anticipating a proposal with Valentine’s Day around the corner? This year, the thought of an engagement, much less a full-blown wedding, may be daunting no matter how whipped you are over your significant other. The…
Get Mellow - Mellow Mushroom Serves Up Good Food, Good Times in Two Locations
Kim Boyce is so happy to be in a place that has “drippy mushrooms” hanging from the ceiling, a red and white PVC-pipe lighthouse on the wall, and an entryway chandelier made of skimboards that gets all psychedelic-groovy at night. After years in the high-stress…
Get Ready for the 'What-ifs'
The future holds many uncertainties, and your retirement is no exception: “At What age should I retire?” “How long will I live in retirement?” “When should I start taking Social Security?” “How will rising medical costs affect me?” That’s why planning is so critical, and…
Go Tri Sports: Where you go when you get serious
Go Tri Sports is where you go when you get serious about running, bicycling, swimming, or all three. “Industry-wise we’re known as a multi-sport retailer,” said John Dogger, who owns Go Tri with his wife Dagny. “We focus on all three of those individually, but…
Golf Etc., Hilton Head's Game-Changer
As a rule, golfers have one arm that measures longer than the other. Now, I know a good deal about golf, but I did not know this interesting fact—until I met Chris Wycoff, owner of Hilton Head Island’s newest performance club fitting shop, Golf Etc.…
GOOD EATS - Food Glorious Food
In the late 1800s, a lot was happening in our country. Development and commercial production of electric lighting and gasoline-powered automobiles was underway, steel frame construction of skyscrapers was happening for the first time, and Thomas Edison was inventing the first movie in his New…
Gorgeous Gardens and Pristine Pools : Pools - Ask A Pool Specialist
You’ve made the decision to build a pool. Your back yard is no longer going to be a desolate piece of your property seldom visited. You’re going to create an oasis that will draw you outdoors into the sunshine time and time again. For years…
Green Building - Here To Stay
It is time to rethink this whole green building thing! No longer a movement or a trend, green building is here to stay. I say to my fellow builders, remodelers, architects, engineers, and all of you in the building and real estate industry who are non-believers:…
He Says / She Says: INFIDELITY & PUBLIC OFFICE
HE SAYS… Mark Sanford, Elliot Spitzer and Bill Clinton have one thing in common: They jeopardized promising political careers and tarnished their respective legacies because of very impulsive and self-destructive behavior. Clinton, who was in the Oval Office at the time, became the first president to…
Head of Its Class
Imagine the apple of your eye, the kid you thought you knew, the one you pictured going to college someday bringing home an “F.” What do you do? Grounded for life? A long, stern talk? Back behind the woodshed wit-cha?
HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS: Just What The 'Doctor' Ordered...
You’d think that sending in a crew of guys to clean out dust, mold and crawly (or formerly crawly) nasties from a house’s ductwork, attic and crawl space would be all about making things more aesthetically pleasing. Yeah, sort of.
HELLO DOLLY! Colgan Returns To Direct Hello, Dolly!
Casey Colgan returned to his old stomping grounds on Monday, November 8, to begin the real work of directing Hello, Dolly! at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina December 1-26. He had already sat in on casting up in New York. Colgan, a local stage…
Hello My Name Is... With Paul C Rabe
Hello My Name Is…Paul C. Rabe!
Hello My Name Is...Joe Maffo (Gator Joe)
Hello My Name Is…Joe Maffo (Gator Joe)
Helping Clients Navigate Volatile Financial Markets: Polaris Capital Advisors, LLC
It can be difficult to focus on the future when the immediate reality seems daunting. One glance at the news or the Internet and you receive a stark reminder of the challenging state of the American—and world—economy. In fact, one look at the number of…
Heritage + Charity = CHARITAGE: The Tournament That Keeps On Giving
Heritage Classic Foundation leaders are proud to provide a generous purse annually to the tournament champion. But they’ve admitted that what is most satisfying is rewarding the unsung champions who tee it up for community…
High Spirits November 2011
In the Spirit of Giving: The 13th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Organized by St. Andrew By-the-Sea United Methodist Church and Hudson’s Restaurant Thanksgiving Day on Hilton Head Island need not be a lonely day for anyone. All are welcome to share turkey, dressing and…
Hilton Head Island's Most Visited REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
I’m Rich Neste, the managing broker at Foundation Realty. We are a real estate brokerage that is “open for business” 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and I am proud to say that we have quickly become a real estate powerhouse in the…
Hilton Head Island: Italian Heritage Festival
The posters for the upcoming Hilton Head Island Italian Heritage Festival are hard to miss. Striking, to say the least. Advertisements for the event feature a whimsically tilted replica Harbour Town Lighthouse, suggestive of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the famous bell tower in Italy’s…
Historic Honey Horn to Host Annual Art Market
Something about Hilton Head attracts artists. Perhaps it’s the island’s stunning natural beauty that draws forth inspiration or the thriving community of creative people; maybe it’s the tranquil atmosphere, so conducive to working unfettered. All these priceless qualities—and the art they help nourish—will take center…
HOLE IN ONE: Annual Golf Event A Sure Bet
What if I told you that you could spend $10, maybe win a $1,000,000 annuity and a new BMW, but most certainly improve the life of a child in Beaufort, Jasper, or Hampton counties? You’d do it right? Well, game on! Have I got the…
Holiday Gift Guide For Him
Heritage Fine Jewelry Pineland Station 843.689.2900 heritagejewelershhi.com Elegant Jewelry for the Man in your Life Pictured: Movado Watches & Silver Ring and cuff links Go Tri Sports 24A Palmetto Bay Rd. 843.842.4786 This shop is an athlete’s dream – run by athletes. Pick up the latest in biking, running and swimming accessories…
Holiday Libations All Naughty And Nice
Looking for holiday drink ideas? While many people enjoy wine, some prefer to mix it up. So why not offer a variety of choices to keep spirits bright? Here are some of my favorites to enjoy throughout the season: Smirnoff Cranberry Vodka A MUST have for any…
Home Away From Home - SOUTHPAW PET RESORT Is More Than A Kennel
Hilton Head is a world-class resort environment with plenty of business catering to the luxury-loving human. So what about an indulged dog? Is cell-block row really satisfactory when it comes time to board that precious pet? This was the question raised by Brecken and Stuart Campagna,…
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry
November is National Hospice Month. Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s executive director, Jenny Brasington, and director of community relations, Darlene Schuetz want to celebrate by clearing up some common misconceptions about what hospice is and what their people do. Here’s a hint: stop thinking about…
Hot Wings, Cold Beer & Good Times - WILD WING CAFE Celebrates 20 Years Of Success
She was a marketing guru who loved to cook. He was a business owner and promotions expert who considered great golf, cold beer and tasty chicken wings among life’s utmost pleasures. And while Dianne and Cecil Crowley were enamored with each other, and co-owned a…
How to Choose the Right Personal Trainer - with Information from The American Council on Excercise (ACE)
As an owner of a health club that provides personal training as a service, I have to be even more selective about hiring personal trainers as employees than the average person seeking a trainer for personal fitness. So here are some of the criteria I…
How To Host Thanksgiving Dinner For Foodies
At the last second I was asked to pen a story about Thanksgiving. I would like to think I was asked because I am a super hostess with culinary skills that make my guests pine for an invite to enjoy a dinner cooked by me.…
How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
Getting ahead never got so many laughs than in Broadway’s How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, a hilarious song-and-dance sendup to big business. Written by the creators of Guys and Dolls, this mischievous Tony-winning musical pokes fun at all the usual office antics—brownnosing,…
How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good Vacation
While there is no delicate manner in which to discuss the “D” word, most people will get the idea of the topic when such euphemisms as Delhi belly, Montezuma’s revenge, Aztec two-step and Turista are tossed around (hopefully not at the dinner table) as a…
HVAC
HOW IT WORKS On the cooling side, the unit draws warm interior air into the system through a series of air return ducts. The air is then moved over a series of refrigerated coils. As the air moves over the coils, the heat in the air…
Importance of Resort and Second-Home Ownership
Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry are affected by resort and second-home ownership in many ways. When most people think about this type of ownership, they imagine owning a villa or ocean-oriented home in one of the oceanfront communities such as Sea Pines, Forest Beach,…
In Full Bloom - Counseling Helps Adolescents Blossom From Within
Myra Gasser and Joy Lauerer certainly don’t look like farmers. But the two describe themselves as seed planters, gardeners, waterers, cultivators and nurturers when it comes to issues and challenges of adolescents and their parents. As Bloom Within Counseling, Gasser, the firm’s owner and a…
In The Driver’s Seat With The Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Counsours D’Elegance
When started in 2002 as a fundraising effort for the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, those involved in building the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance began with the notion that quality was critical. Attracting influential exhibitors, sourcing noteworthy cars, recruiting top level sponsors…
Income Strategies For Retirement
Will I have enough money in retirement? It’s a question more and more Americans are asking. Baby boomers in particular wonder if they’ll be able to live comfortably and securely when they leave the workaday world. The good news is that you may be able…
Investing Mistakes - 5 Investing Mistakes You DON'T Have to Make
It’s easy to have confidence in investments made during bull markets: share prices climb, and any losses from poor decisions are usually recovered fast. But times of increasing market volatility tend to magnify mistakes, and many investors may lose confidence in their decision-making. Let’s take…
Is there a Nurse Practitioner in the House?
The figures are staggering. Various studies have concluded that over the next decade, there will be a shortage of 40,000 primary care physicians in the U.S. The shortage is nothing new. For years, even decades, medical schools have been churning out physician specialists in greater…
Is Your Fitness Program Constantly Varied?
Change. We all fear it and yet it’s rarely as bad as we thought it was going to be. Why we fear change is a separate can of worms, but the simple truth is this: If we are to grow, we must change, even if…
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere!
Almost every restaurant or bar has a Signature Cocktail. Over the next several months we are going to “steal” their secret recipes and share them with you. What better place to start than at Land’s End with the Salty Dog Café?
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere!
This Month: Truffles Cafe at Sea Pines Center
Almost every restaurant or bar has a Signature Cocktail. Over the next several months we are going to “steal” their secret recipes and share them with you.
It's A Buyers' Market
If you’re a buyer in today’s market, the following tips will help you stay on track to find the best property, in the best location, for the best price. 1. GET PRE-QUALIFIED. Interest rates continue to be at an all-time low. Sit down with a mortgage…
It's A Great Day In South Carolina: Governor Haley Speaks Out
Music filled the auditorium. The play list included: Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer,” Europe’s “Final Countdown,” U2’s “Beautiful Day, ” John Cougar Mellencamp’s “Small Town,” Springsteen’s “Born in the USA,” and finally Van Halen’s “Right Now.” The music told a story of a longshot…
It's Better in Groups!
January first… It’s a New Year accompanied by New Year’s resolutions. What is the best way to achieve your fitness goals this year? Have you ever considered group fitness? Group fitness offers many more benefits than working out alone. Research shows that people are more…
JANUARY 2011: Charity Corner - Black And White And Red All Over
You’ve probably heard the old quip about what’s black and white and red all over. A newspaper, right? Well, yes, but on January 22nd, 2011 it will be The Westin Resort and Spa, as the American Heart Association’s Hilton Head Island Heart Ball 2011 hopes to bring…
JANUARY 2011: Golf Tips From A Pro - The Putting Stroke, Part 2
The question of which putting stroke is better has been debated since the game of golf was originated hundreds of years ago. Those who make a SBST stroke believe their method is the best, and those using the arcing stroke believe their method is the…
JANUARY 2011: Letters To The Editor...
____________________ Maggie, I was disturbed to see that CH2 chose “Out of Africa” as the theme for the Top 10 Bachelors of 2011 shoot. It was stated that Mark Staff, “sought inspiration in a vintage African safari.” I cannot understand how the slaughter of African…
JANUARY 2011: Our Town - Snow Daze
Once upon a time, in the middle of a very peculiar winter “Way Up North,” the people who usually bundle themselves against the wintry cold ran out of snow. It had been warmer than usual—above freezing well into January—and hadn’t even been cold enough to…
JANUARY 2011: Series Of Fortunate Events
Phillys Michael Kadar, Thomas and Kristen Svihlik (from left to right) are excited and proud to be the NEW Owners of Phillys Cafe & Deli on Hilton Head Island. ___________________ SPC. Scott Drake was awarded Soldier Leader of the Cycle on December 16, 2010 at Fort Jackson, SC. ___________________ Harper…
JANUARY 2011: What You Need To Know About - Getting Your Finances In Order
I’m one of those people who actually make New Year’s Resolutions, compiling a short list each January of things I want to achieve in the coming year. These resolutions range from the usual physical fitness and financial stuff to “I want to be a better me”…
January 2012: Charity Corner - Happy Mouths: Ronald McDonald Care Mobile providing access to Dental Care
A clown known for its big, red, goofy shoes is laying out the welcome mat for local children to jump aboard the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile® as it brings dental care and oral health education to preschool and elementary schools in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton…
January 2012: Charity Corner - Save A Buck, Save A Pet: Palmetto Animal League Thrift Finds New Home
The newly opened Palmetto Animal League Thrift—formerly Animal House Thrift—now located in Sheridan Park facing Highway 278, may finally be in the perfect place to generate much welcomed revenues for the Palmetto Animal League (PAL), an animal adoption center that has enjoyed enthusiastic support from…
January 2012: Letters to the Editor
Tim, I know this loss of your position of Head Coach of your beloved Seahawks came as a shock. It is a shock to all of us and we feel your pain. We know what you went through during your time at Hilton Head High…
January 2012: Mayor - Hilton Head Island and Bluffton
Thanks to the efforts of a hard working town council, we produced a focused and energetic strategic plan for 2012 and beyond at our recent Strategic Planning Workshop. We threw out the playbook and adopted a different approach to how the workshop was conducted and,…
JIM FURYK Intends To Defend
When defending Heritage champion Jim Furyk shows up at Harbour Town Golf Links for the 43rd Heritage, he’ll be just a few weeks shy of his 41st birthday. Maybe that makes him one of the “old guys.” Based on his sensational 2010 season, there are…
John B. Rush: Trusted Advisor
John Rush thinks he’s boring. OMG! How can you be a financial planner, a student of history, a wealth manager and an insurance rep in the current economy and even think there’s a possibility that you’re in any way even close to being boring? This economy, with its…
JULY 2011 HEALTH NOTE: Hilton Head Hospital - To Host Healthy Grocery Shopping Tours for People with Diabetes
Beginning in July, Hilton Head Hospital will offer Smart Diabetes Grocery Shopping tours for people with diabetes. Elizabeth Huggins, certified diabetes educator and registered dietitian at Hilton Head Hospital, said the tours are an initiative by the hospital to help promote greater awareness of healthy…
July 2011 Letters to Editor
I live in Bluffton and it isn’t because I want to be near a Best Buy or any other chains or franchises. If I did, I could just move to the island and live near Wal-Mart. Instead, I live among the Live Oaks…
July 2011 Mayors - Hilton Head and Bluffton
Prepare Now for Hurricane Season Summer is here! Our beautiful weather has returned, and our kids are finished with school. Outdoor activities and events are in full swing, and at the same time, we’re back in hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting…
July 2011 Restaurant Guide
Antonio’s Village of Wexford 843.842.5505 www.antonios.net Chef Yuri Gow brings farm to table freshness to this Italian Coastal Cookery. Steaks, seafood and house made pastas and sauces tempt your taste buds while you unwind in this neighborhood favorite. Asian Bistro 843.686.988851 New Orleans Rd The ambiance of Asian Bistro sets the mood…
July 2011 Tips From a Pro: The Grip
Few would argue that the five fundamentals of golf are: grip, stance, posture, alignment, and ball position. Without proper application of these, consistent ball striking and scoring is virtually impossible. But of these five fundamentals, which is the most important? As your grip is your…
July 2012 - Series of Fortunate Events
To be included in our next Series of Fortunate Events, please email Ashton Kelley a PHOTO and A SENTENCE (not a paragraph) at a.kelley@celebratehiltonhead.com. Photos will not be accepted without a sentence. Sentences will not be accepted without a photo. Paragraphs will be edited…
Jump & Phil...And A Moose Named Waldo
“I always thought that every great bar should have a moose,” said co-owner Phil Henry, seated tableside a few feet below the animal’s permanently mounted perch at Jump and Phil’s, a locals favorite on Hilton Head Island. Like many of the (literally) hundreds of items…
JUNE 2011: Chairty Corner - Giving To Charities: Who Can You Trust?
When devastating events occur, such as the recent earthquake and tsunami that severely damaged large portions of Japan, charities tend to step up their solicitations for funding. It makes sense. When tragedy strikes, our awareness and our empathy level tend to rise and we’re in…
JUNE 2011: Father's Day Gift Guide
FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE Dear Dad, We invite you to tie one on, in honor of your special day. We’ve watched you look out for us for so long. The best we can hope is that someday, we’ll fill your shoes as well as you did…
JUNE 2011: Letters To The Editor...
Dear Maggie, Although I am originally from the New York area, my husband and I recently moved to the Island from Chicago. After finding your magazine CH2, I felt compelled to send you a note of thanks and congratulations. I so enjoy reading your…
JUNE 2011: Mayor - Hilton Head and Bluffton
By many accounts, the Heritage Classic Golf Tournament in April represented one of the most memorable since 1969. A very strong field of golfers, enviable weather, and an exciting finish was gratifying to all who attended, volunteered and worked the event. Heritage Classic Foundation chair…
JUNE 2011: Pet Extravaganza!
Meet all the lovable pets of the Lowcountry!
JUNE 2011: Series Of Fortunate Events
BLOOM WITHIN
Counseling + Coaching = Profound Change….
JUNE 2012: A Series of Fortunate Events
To be included in our next Series of Fortunate Events, please email Ashton Kelley a PHOTO and A SENTENCE (not a paragraph) at a.kelley@celebratehiltonhead.com. Photos will not be accepted without a sentence. Sentences will not be accepted without a photo. Paragraphs will be edited…
JUNE 2012: Behind The Gates - Colleton River Plantation Club and Moss Creek
Ask the people who live there why they chose Colleton River Plantation Club, and they will probably give you one of two answers. It’s either the two elite golf courses or the natural beauty of the land and surrounding water. Since one begets the other,…
JUNE 2012: Charity Corner - Locks of Love: Corks and Karma Collaborate
The idea for a singular act of charity grew from a self-described “pseudo mid-life crisis,” for Josh Luman, one of the owners of Corks Wine Co. Neighborhood Wine Bar. Off and on throughout his life, Luman has had ponytails and recently has been toying with…
JUNE 2012: Hello My Name Is FREDERICK CHISOLM
My name is Frederick Chisolm, but my friends call me Fred…
JUNE 2012: Letters To The Editor
READER RESPONSE: A Line in the Sand: Should English be the OFFICIAL language of the USA? I think there is a much more basic reason to make English the “official” language. There has to be a line in the sand with regard to the language that…
JUNE 2012: Mayors Drew Laughlin and Lisa Sulka
Here we are on sunny, delightful Hilton Head Island, enjoying a quality of life measured by a menu of amenities the envy of many. We enjoy a sense of security, peacefulness, and serenity. And that is good. At the same time, we live on a…
JUNE 2012: Our Town - 2012 I CAN Games: Hargray Helps CrossFit Hilton Head Give Back in a Big Way
When Craig Hysell opened CrossFit Hilton Head in April 2010, he had a mission that extended way beyond the simple ownership of a gym or a business. “My goal is and always will be to make everything outside the box better,” Hysell said. (CrossFit gyms…
Keep Cool! Have an Ice Cream Cone
One of the many positives of living in a warm semi-tropical climate like Hilton Head is that there is no shortage of businesses providing creamy, frozen treats to satisfy the parched and the hungered. “Ice cream is just a good common denominator for all generations,” said…
KIINETICO: Do You Know What's In The Water?
Sharks and jellyfish? No. Not that water. I’m talking about the water that you use to shower and shave, do the dishes and laundry and— for some of you at least—drink. All it takes is one taste of untreated water from your kitchen faucet to clue…
KINGFISHER: NEW AND IMPROVED - Bringing back the Locals
Hey, Locals. Have you had dinner at Kingfisher lately? What’s that? You can’t recall? It’s that place in Shelter Cove. The one with the great harbor views, over to the right of the King Neptune statue as you drive in. Yeah, that’s the one. It’s been around for…
KINGFISHER: The Restaurant That Has It All
A diner on Hilton Head Island would expect certain things—excellent seafood, waterfront views, perhaps entertainment—but would all these things combine with affordable prices? At Kingfisher restaurant, they do. “Families can afford to bring their kids in to eat without breaking the bank,” said Mark Stephenson, part…
Know Where To Go - Because Minutes Matter - Hilton Head Hospital's Heart Rescue Programs Saves TIme and Lives
For the last three years, Hilton Head Hospital has received recognition and top honors for successfully treating heart attacks. They have reduced the average time it takes to restore blood flow to under an hour, an astounding 33 percent faster than the American College of…
KYLE STANLEY Hometown Golfer Makes Heritage Debut
While golf announcer Jim Nantz waxes poetic about the majesty of the Calibogue Sound and the sublime lighthouse backdrop on the 18th hole of Harbour Town for the millions watching on CBS, local golf fans will have a chance to cheer one of their own…
Let's Talk About Breasts
Is that a lump? That can’t be a lump. Shoot. I think that’s a lump. Ten more minutes of fondling myself, in the shower, and I finally called in my significant other for a second opinion. The initial grin on his face slowly turned to…
Let’s Go Fly
You may have seen it in the skies over Hilton Head, its bright yellow wings and fuselage against the blue backdrop of a clear, Lowcountry sky. Or maybe you heard the distinctive sound of the 450 horsepower Pratt and Whitney radial engine as it pulled…
Letters to the Editor: December 2011
Excellent article! Admire the work Hospice provides to our citizens. Thanks to all for your caring and efforts, special thanks to Barbara Lawrence (my sister) for her continued support of both your agency and her family…
LIFE AT CH2 - A Walk Down Memory Lane
LIFE AT CH2…A Walk Down Memory Lane
Life-Changing Dentistry: Healthy Gums, Healthy Heart
Valentine’s Day is the holiday in February where we show our loved ones how much we care about them. This is traditionally carried out by sending flowers, greeting cards, candy or special gifts in tiny boxes that bring big smiles to the recipient. It’s a…
Lifelong Learning Of Hilton Head Island
“LEARNING IS NOT A PRODUCT OF SCHOOLING BUT THE LIFELONG ATTEMPT TO ACQUIRE IT.” -ALBERT EINSTEIN Lifelong Learning of Hilton Head Island, Inc. (LLHHI) provides the venue for just that—a learning institute (one of three hundred like it in the country) offering adults the opportunity to continue…
Little Shop Of Horrors - Hilton Head Prep Students Bloom In This Exotic Production
When the script calls for an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood who grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers fame and fortune in exchange for feeding a growing appetite, finally revealing itself as an alien creature poised for global…
Look for the Superior Man in the Yellow Van
Operating a heating and air company in southern Beaufort County is a tough business. With more than 80 mechanical contractors registered in the Bluffton and Hilton Head Island area, competition is fierce. The transient client base compounds the problem. HVAC service providers often have to work…
Looking For An Excellent Adventure? Find It ON THE WATER
Hilton Head Island is paradise, and opportunities for fun abound on our beaches and beyond. Think miniature golf, face painting, psychics, surf shops, bars, clubs, shopping centers, and movies. But why not make use of the immaculate water right at our doorsteps and try an…
Lowcountry Car Clubs - Sharing The Road
Attention all Lowcountry gearheads, motorheads and self-styled classic car nuts. You have a home. Actually, more than one. Celebrate Hilton Head recently shifted gears and put pedal to the metal to catch up with two local car clubs to learn more about the timeless beauty of…
Luke Mitchell 2011
He saunters up the stairs and casually swipes his sandy brown hair from his brow, just before it falls across his eyes. He gets a hug, a kiss, and a “good to see you, sweetie” from every server at Sunrise Café. He folds himself into…
Mad Libs/Fill in the blank with Shannon Tanner
Ahoy Matey!! My name is Shannon Tanner but my friends call me Shan Tan the Guitar Man. You may have seen me at Shelter Cove Harbour Performing or On One of my Boat Adventures or Shannon Tanner’s Most excellent Pirate Expedition or Shannon Tanner’s Wacky Wizzle…
Make Nature's Beauty A Vital Part Of Your Home - Lowcountry Master Gardeners Show You How
On Saturday, October 16, The Lowcountry Master Gardener Association is hosting its third annual Tour of Master Gardens. This is your opportunity to meet the local experts and get the real dirt on local gardening. Seven private gardens, located from Sea Pines to Moss Creek,…
Make the World Go Away - Today’s spas provide a Healthy Respite from the Daily Grind
Are you running on the hamster wheel of life? Trapped in a maze of responsibility? Up to your eyeballs in stress? Whether you are a corporate executive, busy mom or active retiree, the demands of daily living are undeniable. Even if you are here on…
MARCH 2011: Mayor - Hilton Head and Bluffton
Here’s an offer you can’t refuse: Hard work, no pay. Okay. Maybe you can refuse the offer, but let me explain why you shouldn’t. Your Town government cannot operate, on many levels, without you. One of the most critical functions we perform is the operation of…
MARCH 2011: C2 Letters To The Editor...
Dear Editor:
I was disappointed that none of your featured articles in “C2 Dental Department” made an attempt to highlight the valuable roles that registered dental hygienists and certified dental assistants play in enabling these dentists to offer quality services to clients.
MARCH 2011: Charity Corner - WINGFEST: 16th Annual Festival Signals Beginning of Spring
Get your napkins—heck, forget napkins—your paper towels, industrial-strength wipettes and full-frontal bibs handy for the 16th Hargray WingFest on March 19, arguably Hilton Head Island’s largest annual one-day festival.
MARCH 2011: Golf Tips From A Pro, Pete Popovich - The Art of Scoring, Part 2 - Pitching
Over the past three months, we have discussed the short game in detail. This month, the theme continues as we discuss pitching and distance control. Pitch shots can be defined as shots that carry a greater distance with a higher trajectory than a chip shot. Pitch…
MARCH 2011: Series Of Fortunate Events
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry
welcomes Kendell Brinkmann as Clinical Director. Kendell will be responsible for all aspects of patient services and the overseeing of the clinical staff.
Paw-Metto Pooches
Joe Skager joins the staff of Paw-metto Pooches Pet Salon as a pet stylist…
March 2012: Charity Corner - Hilton Head Dance Theatre presents Spring Version of Popular Summer Production
Hilton Head Dance Theatre will offer something for everyone when the dancers take the stage on March 30 and 31 for the spring production of Terpsichore: From Classic to Contemporary. Now in its 26th season under the direction of artistic directors Karena Brock-Carlyle and John…
March 2012: Cooking with Kelly
When I think of the month of March, St. Patrick’s Day and the Irish immediately come to mind. The only thing I have in common with the Irish is my name, Kelly, meaning “bright-headed” (which we all know is a perfect fit). I am also…
March 2012: Hello My Name Is - Jake, The Salty Dog
Hello, my name is JAKE, THE SALTY DOG!
March 2012: Mayors Drew Laughlin and Lisa Sulka
It’s not as if the tournament went anywhere, but given the fact it nearly slipped from our hands, I feel that we need to treat this event as though it’s been away from home. So let’s welcome it back under the new banner of the…
March 2012: Our Town - Hilton Head Island St. Patrick's Day Parade
One of Hilton Head Island’s grandest traditions (perhaps second only to the RBC Heritage) received a warm, fuzzy shot of Irish whiskey this year. Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade officials announced in January that the parade has secured a major sponsor for the…
March 2012: Series of Fortunate Events
To be included in our next Series of Fortunate Events, please email Ashton Kelley a PHOTO and A SENTENCE (not a paragraph) at a.kelley@celebratehiltonhead.com. Photos will not be accepted without a sentence. Sentences will not be accepted without a photo. Paragraphs will be edited…
MAY 2011: A Line in the Sand - A Man's Obsession with Sports
With this column (whatever we ended up calling it) Courtney and I are supposed to transcend its predecessor’s battle of the sexes format, but then she threw down this question: “How about men’s obsession with sports? You don’t own the teams or have any financial…
MAY 2011: Charity Corner - The Junior Jazz Foundation: Passing on the Legacy of Jazz to succeeding generations
According to musician, Jazz historian, and Jazz Corner owner Bob Masteller, “Knowing Jazz adds another dimension to your historical perspective. Jazz is America’s greatest artistic contribution to the world.” The Jazz Corner has built both a tradition and a reputation as one of the premier Jazz…
MAY 2011: Letters To The Editor
The New Column We were overwhelmed by the response to what we should call Frank & Courtney’s column. At press time Frank was leading. Here’s what you said… Point/ CounterPoint! This is the perfect name for the column It describes perfectly what is about to happen. Frank’s…
MAY 2011: Mayor - Hilton Head and Bluffton
HILTON HEAD ISLAND COMES ALIVE! As you will see from the list below, Hilton Head Island really comes alive this time of year. It was once written that “no winter lasts forever, and no spring skips its turn.” Well, winter is gone and we are about…
MAY 2011: Our Town - Pottery with a Purpose: Artisnas at PEP show off their talent at the kiln
“Each piece is different, one-of-a-kind, unique and has its own personality,” said Harold Watson, executive director of Hilton Head Island’s Programs for Exceptional People and founder of the non-profit’s novel pottery program. He’s referring to the organization’s unique ceramics, but he could just as easily…
MAY 2011: Series Of Fortunate Events
Renee Rozboril
Has rejoined the staff at FACES DaySpa in the Village at Wexford as a licensed professional nail technician and is currently accepting new clients…
May 2012: Behind The Gates - Long Cove Club, Windmill Harbour, Spanish Wells and Wexford Plantation
What does “Lowcountry lifestyle” mean to you? Does your vision include beaches, golf, sunshine, tennis, outdoor living, boating, entertaining, fishing, mild winters, kayaking or paddle surfing, gardening, crabbing, wine and food festivals, dining out and nightlife?
May 2012: Hello My Name Is...Robert Irvine
Hello, my name is Robert Irvine…
MAY 2012: Mayors Drew Laughlin and Lisa Sulka
Cardiovascular disease is the largest killer in the industrialized world. As reported in the USA Today, US News & World Report, and many medical journals, the survival rate for sudden cardiac arrest varies tremendously from community to community—from as low as 5 percent to as…
May 2012: Our Town - 34th Annual Bluffton Village Festival: Bluffton Puts It's Best Foot Forward
The 34th annual Bluffton Village Festival, coordinated by the Bluffton Rotary Club, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12 on Calhoun Street in Old Town Bluffton. The festival, commonly known as Mayfest, is a chance to enjoy the best Bluffton has…
Mayor Laughlin: November 2011
Land as a Tool At a recent, well-attended town council land acquisition workshop, council members and interested residents discussed the status of and potential use of town-owned land. The Town of Hilton Head currently owns 1,213 acres of land as a result of our long-standing land…
Mayor Sulka: November 2011
Bluffton Families Inspire International Sports Initiative There is plenty of negativity going around these days, so I thought a “feel good” story might be just the medicine. I met this family over the summer while our son Michael was at football practice at Bluffton High School.…
Meet C2's Bachelor of 2012 Nominees
#1: Walter Arlt Age: 32 Occupation: Firefighter Hometown: Long Island, NY What would your friends say your best quality is? My humor and the ability to make everyone laugh. Life is too short not to laugh & smile! What is your greatest accomplishment? My five-year old…
Meet Me In THE BOARDROOM
Mention “The Boardroom” and images of sterile, skyscraping conference rooms, hostile takeovers and Donald Trump’s gravity-defying mane may come to mind. Maybe in New York or Chicago, but not on Hilton Head Island. If brothers—and co-owners—Brendan and Thomas Reilley have anything to do with it, when…
Midway Blue
ON THE ROAD SOMEWHERE BETWEEN FLORENCE AND MYRTLE BEACH SITS AN OLD, RUNDOWN MOTEL. A DINER-ESQUE SIGN FLASHES ITS NAME-“MIDWAY”-IN BLUE. That sign defines the character of the country cool quintet, Midway Blue. It was lead singer Warren Stone who named the band while traversing the…
Money For Gold
Turn Your Unwanted Jewelry into Cash! Sounds good, doesn’t it? And simple. Step 1: Fill out FREE evaluation form. Step 2: Get FREE postage-paid mailer. Step 3 is the best part: Receive a check in the mail! So claims one of many websites visited while researching this…
Moss Creek Equestrian Center
Cathy Stangroom likes her job. Her office, laid out over 10 majestic acres in Moss Creek Plantation, is canopied by Spanish moss and teems with prolific pecan trees. Her co-workers include her daughter Calleigh, a string of beautiful horses and Jeffery, the obliging barn cat.…
Muscle Cars
This article is about cars, but this is fair warning; if electric cars, hybrids, or those little deathtraps that they laughably call smart cars are your thing, you should turn the page now. This won’t interest you. Are they gone? Good. Those folks tend to get…
Music To Your Mouth - Behind The Scenes
Just a couple of weeks ago I woke in a cold sweat. However, once I realized that it was indeed just a dream that our event headliner (Gail Simmons, from Bravo TV’s Top Chef) didn’t show, I was able to relax a little. Palmetto Bluff’s…
Nash Gallery
To say that Lynn Alexander carries a diverse selection of American-made crafts at Nash Gallery would be an understatement. A rich, colorful and striking mix of hand-blown glass, metals, ceramics, jewelry, wood and furniture grabs the eye from the moment a customer opens the door…
News & Information: Definity Fairway Transitions SOLFX Lens
INTRODUCING YOUR NEWEST GOLF PAL…SMART SUNWEAR FOR GOLFERS Essilor of America, Inc., the nation’s leading manufacturer of optical lenses, is now offering DEFINITY FAIRWAY™ Transitions® SOLFX lenses, a new progressive sunwear product designed specifically for presbyopic golfers looking to improve their game and conquer the course.…
NHC
This is Your Grandfather’s Health Care. Growing old is not for wussies. For those of you in your 20s or 30s, this is a refrain you’ve probably heard from Mom and Dad or from cranky old grumpsters like Grammy or Gramps, and you think it has nothing…
NO LIE! C2 Exclusive: Interview With Joe Wilson
South Carolina’s Second Congressional District runs from the suburbs of Columbia down to Hilton Head Island and the Georgia state line. It has been a Republican enclave since 1965. Currently, it is Congressman Joe Wilson’s territory and has been since 2001. A native of Charleston,…
NOV 2012: MAYORS
Drew Laughlin (Hilton Head Island) USCB at Coligny The Town of Hilton Head Island recently completed a financial feasibility and economic analysis of two concept plans for the Coligny Beach/Pope Avenue area. One overriding theme of this analysis was that the town should move to install public…
November 2010: CHARITY CORNER - Progressive Technology, Charity Outreach
This company probably needs no introduction. Founded by Tony DeMarzo and Tyson Miller in 2001, Progressive Technology has been constructing and supporting computer networks, websites and office communications systems around Hilton Head Island and Bluffton for almost a decade. If you’re in business and you…
November 2010: GET HITCHED - Here Come The Bride And Groom
The curtain is about to rise on the island’s wedding of the year, as more than two dozen community sponsors prepare to make dreams come true for Julie Klein and Dave Battiste. Months of careful planning and ongoing dialogue with the deserving Pittsburgh couple have…
November 2010: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR...
Dear Maggie, On behalf of our Board of Directors and curriculum committee, I would like to thank you for the outstanding article that just appeared in CH2. It was well written and covered all aspects of our organization. As a non-profit, we appreciate any publicity…
November 2010: OUR TOWN - 21st Annual Taste Of The Season, A Culinary Gift To The Lowcountry
Taste of the Season…so much to see, taste and savor; it’s truly a culinary gift to the Lowcountry. Treat yourself to the crème de la crème of the island’s restaurants and sample the best of the best from more than 35 of the area’s top…
November 2010: SERIES OF FORTUNATE EVENTS
1. FORT STEWART High ranking officers from Ft. Stewart Army base came up to speak at Long Cove Club on September 14th when they received a nice grant from the Long Cove Community. 2. JADE BISTRANSKY AND ROBERT GRECO of Hilton Head Island were married at…
November 2011: Charity Corner - Big Band Swing
Get ready for the event of the year, as Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) and The Junior Jazz Foundation (JJF) take us back to the swinging ’40s. Inspired by VIM founder Dr. Jack McConnell’s passion for music, the event is a tribute to McConnell’s commitment to…
November 2011: Health Note - Are You Cruising For A Bruising?
Cruise ship travel is a popular and ever-increasing way for travelers to see the world. With the holidays and winter months not far away, many people are thinking of cruises as a way to see exotic places, meet interesting people, indulge in good food and…
November 2011: Letters to the Editor
On behalf of Carolina Cups, I would like to thank all of the participants, sponsors and volunteers who supported our inaugural three-day breast cancer walk/run, LoCo Motion…
November 2011: Our Town: Acting Up! Sun City Community Theatre bringing Broadway to Bluffton
Many people think that big city venues are the only places to see quality theater productions. If you are one of those people, prepare to be surprised and delighted by the Sun City Players, a cast of characters whose combined talents have been bringing life…
November 2011: Series of Fortunate Events
To be included in our next Series of Fortunate Events, please email Ashton Kelley a PHOTO and A SENTENCE (not a paragraph) at a.kelley@celebratehiltonhead.com. Photos will not be accepted without a sentence. Sentences will not be accepted without a photo. Paragraphs will be edited…
Now Is The Time To Spruce Up Your Vacation Rental Home
Fall is upon us, and like the arrival of spring, the change of season brings renewed energy and a desire for change. For those of us in the vacation rental business, this is the time of year to assess summer’s wear and tear on our…
October 2010: CHARITY CORNER - Birdies For The Brave
ON NOVEMBER 5, 2010, THE HERITAGE COLLECTION ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND WILL BE HOSTING ITS ANNUAL BIRDIES FOR THE BRAVE GOLF TOURNAMENT AT PALMETTO HALL PLANTATION CLUB. Birdies for the Brave is a nationwide program launched by the U.S. Department of Defense that generates financial support…
October 2010: GET HITCHED ON HILTON HEAD - Behind The Scenes
As Julie Klein and David Battiste prepare to exchange vows in Harbour Town on November 13, community sponsors are busily planning the fall nuptials and showering the deserving couple with gifts of time, expertise and sheer wedding bliss. This is the wedding of a lifetime and…
October 2010: LETTER TO THE EDITOR...
Ms. Washo, Regarding your two articles on whether or not marijuana should be legalized, the male point of view was an insulting diatribe on how “people willing to smoke Marijuana are willing to turn anything into a recreational drug”. Really?! An interesting opinion from…
October 2010: OUR TOWN - 9th Annual Consours d'Elegance - Bringing Art and Elegance to Honey Horn on Hilton Head Island
Did you know that the first Concours d’Elegance was held in 1923 in Paris? The event was a joint affair between the haute couture houses of Paris and the French custom coach builders. Imagine the beauty of the field, the curves, the contours, the polish,…
October 2010: SERIES OF FORTUNATE EVENTS
1. SAWYER BENJAMIN EHLERS was born on July 20th at Hilton Head Hospital. Sawyer was born to parents Leslie & Benjie Ehlers. 2. BRENTT TOOLE owner of Palm Key Catering and Events received FIRST Place at the 1st Annual, Bands, Brews and BBQ competition in Beaufort,…
October 2011: Chairity Corner - The Humane Touch: Hilton Head Humane Association Helps Those Who Need It More
It’s in the back of everyone’s mind this time of year. As waves build and storms roll through the harbor, hurricanes are never far from residents’ minds. In the right conditions, it doesn’t take much to find people glued to a television, intently watching a…
October 2011: Hello My Name Is - LAVARN LUCAS (Hilton Head Fire Chief)
My name is Lavarn, but my friends call me…
October 2011: High Spirits - OKTOBERFEST BEERS
With nights getting cooler and days getting shorter, October is a perfect time for the arrival of the fall seasonal beers, especially the Octoberfests or Oktoberfests. These rich, amber colored beers are full of flavor and excellent with smoked or spicy meats (think sausage!) as…
October 2011: Hilton Head and Bluffton MAYOR
DREW LAUGHLIN: With the public’s assistance, the Town of Hilton Head Island is simplifying the commercial permitting process based on Work Simplification Principles: listening to the customers, simplifying the process, and changing to a single accountability. Drs. Terry Ennis and Bob Gentzler volunteered…
October 2011: Letters to the Editor
Fantastic article and even more fantastic restaurant! We are away from HH for the summer and when we return, Catch 22 will be our first dinner out, as it is our favorite! Best wishes from October-May…
October 2011: Series of Fortunate Events
To be included in our next Series of Fortunate Events, please email Ashton Kelley a PHOTO and A SENTENCE (not a paragraph) at a.kelley@celebratehiltonhead.com. Photos will not be accepted without a sentence. Sentences will not be accepted without a photo. Paragraphs will be edited…
One by One, Noah's Arks Rescue Saves Lives
“Here is our sweet boy, Sukie, with his wonderful new family. We are so happy for him and for them. He has had such a hard life and can now relax in the arms of people who love him.” “Our sweet Sophia is fighting an upper…
Orchid in Bloom
We knew Orchid Paulmeier as just Orchid—like Sting, like Cher, like The Edge, yes, like Madonna—well before The Food Network discovered Orchid this year. Even before The Food Network promoted their seventh season with the phrase, “Do you have what it takes to be a single-name…
Our Town - Celebrate Taste of the Season: The Lowcountry's Holiday Tradition
Wine, dine and enjoy award-winning cuisine at Taste of the Season, the culinary event of the year. The Lowcountry food scene has become as hot as the great chefs that define it with their innovative cuisine. With an outstanding selection of diverse cuisine and our…
Outside Hilton Head
Name any outdoor sport and chances are Outside Hilton Head not only offers it but also leads the pack in it—from quality of equipment to personnel. Come to think of it, chances are you may know this firsthand. Maybe you have spotted a bottlenose dolphin…
Palmetto Bluff Makes Music to Your Mouth: A Tribute to Southern Culture and Cuisine
In 1910, President Taft faced off against House of Representatives member James A. Tawney, who called into question the president’s travel fund and “injected the matter of Southern hospitality into the debate.” President Taft, so flustered by the intimation of wrong-doing regarding his travels and…
Party with a Purpose - Family-Friendly Sleepover to Benefit the American Cancer Society
If it’s been a while since you pulled an all-nighter, start getting some extra zzz’s and prepare to party from dusk to dawn at the 2010 Relay for Life. The theme of this year’s family-friendly sleepover is “Rock Around the Clock,” and organizers are busy…
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Paulie's Original Coal Fired Pizza
Some of the best business stories you hear are about the ones that started almost by accident. Like the guy who drops his phone in a lake and comes up with a great product idea, or when somebody messing around in the kitchen stumbles upon…
Paving the Way - American Paving Design
Radio guys have a reputation for being in radio for a reason. So let’s start off with what you really want to know. Yes, Tim Niemiec, “your paver guy” on the radio, is good looking. He’s not just the voice, pitching paving products from behind…
Pediatric Speech Therapy: Much More Than Articulation
When you hear the term “speech therapy,” what is the first thing that comes to mind? I am guessing a therapist and 7-year old child practicing the “R” sound or overcoming a lisp. While these are very important goals that a speech language pathologist may…
PET EXTRAVAGANZA - Local Pet Finder: When Adding a New Member to your Household, Check Out these Local Rescues First!
When Adding a New Member to your Household, Check Out these Local Rescues First!
PET EXTRAVAGANZA - What is Your Veterinarian Doing for You?
When clients move, they often ask what they need to know to choose a veterinarian in the new area. This has always been a difficult question for me to answer. Instead, I’m going to bring to light what your veterinarian should be doing for your…
Piano Perfect. William Byrd Custom Homebuilders Raises the Bar on Quality Building
William Byrd has never built a piano, so it’s highly unlikely you’ll find his name hand carved on your baby grand. He does, however, invoke “piano perfect,” as his highest goal, striving for a kind of classic Steinway near-perfection as he builds artful, custom, and…
Picturing Peace - Jim Crotty
Most artists have a place where they go to connect to the core of why they create—a place which feeds inspiration for the next step of their artistic path. For local photographer, Jim Crotty, that place is Hocking Hills, Ohio. Nestled in the southeastern part…
Protect Your Skin! DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF THE LOWCOUNTRY
EAU D’ WHAT? Not all things French are sexy and sophisticated. Take the term “p’eau d’orange,” for instance. P’eau d’orange means “like the skin of an orange,” which is basically what your face looks like with sun damage—raised, bumpy, tough, less than attractive. Sun damage is…
Q&A With Nikki Haley - Candidate For Governor Of South Carolina
CH2: Why are you running for governor? Nikki Haley: I’m an accountant and small businesswoman who saw firsthand how hard it is to make a dollar and how easy it is for government to take it away. I am running for governor because South Carolina needs…
Q&A With Steve Wilmot, Tournament Director of The Heritage Classic Foundation
CH2: So who exactly is the major sponsor for this year’s tournament? Is it the Town of Hilton Head? Steve Wilmot: The Heritage Classic Foundation is the major sponsor. We have committed four million of our reserve dollars. The Town of Hilton Head and Beaufort…
Q&A With Vincent Sheheen - Democratic Candidate For Governor Of South Carolina
CH2: Why are you running for governor? Vincent Sheheen: I am running because we need a governor we can trust. South Carolinians want something different from the last eight years. They want a governor who’ll bring people together to solve the problems that our state faces…
REILLEY'S GRILL & BAR
When you think of local institutions on Hilton Head Island, one name that has to be at the top of the conversation is Reilley’s. You’d have to take a pretty long trip in the wayback machine—all the way to 1982—to get to a time when…
REPUBLICAN ROUND-UP
In November of this year, Seat 123 is up for grabs in the South Carolina House of Representatives. Meet the three candidates vying for this important position in local government, and what they intend to do SHOULD they make it to Columbia. ******************************************************************** Even though Democrat Tip…
Retirement: Getting an Early Start on Saving for Retirement
Many people assume they can hold off saving for retirement and make up the difference later. But this can be a costly mistake. Waiting too long to start saving can make it very difficult to catch up, and only a few years can make a…
Riding Forward: Lawton Stables Introduces New Riding Acadademy
Call it impulse or inspiration, but as she was driving by Lawton Stables to drop her son off at the Smith Stearns Tennis Academy, Didi Summers decided to make a change. “I’m usually such a cautious person, but this has been a very good thing…
Sake House: Where Japanese Cuisine Meets the American palate
Lan Chen, manager at Bluffton’s Sake House Japanese Sushi/Seafood & Steak, giggled at the question: what’s the best thing on the menu? Like a mother declining to choose a favorite amongst her children, Chen answered diplomatically. “It depends. You have sushi people and hibachi people.”…
San Miguel's
Fusion of Mexico and California offers fun atmosphere, refreshing taste Next time you find yourself strolling along the seashell-encrusted walkway of Shelter Cove, stop and listen for the music. That light, relaxed strumming you hear from a guitar outside could very well be emanating from San…
Scouts Honor - Girl Scouts USA is Celebrating its First 100 Years
It must be great to be a girl these days—especially a Girl Scout. Girls Scouts USA is celebrating its first 100 years, and local girls are finding that scouting is changing as it heads into the next hundred. (Don’t worry; the cookies are safe!)
September 2010: SERIES OF FORTUNAT EVENTS
1. Devon Wade and Drew Hermiller, of New York, N.Y were married in Savannah, GA on May 15th, 2010 on Lafayette Square. The bride is the daughter of Stan and Robin Wade, of Hilton Head Island, and the groom is the son of Ken and…
SEPTEMBER 2011: High Spirtis - The Art of Celebration
Has it really been five years since CH2 appeared on the scene? I can’t believe how fast time passes. From Wine Talk to the newly renamed High Spirits (I love that name), I have had a fantastic time writing each month. Since we are celebrating…
SEPTEMBER 2011: A Series of Fortunate Events
Owens Wedding
Cindy Brown and Steve Owens (surrounded by their children) were married June 24, 2011 – on board a cruise ship to Nassau, Bahamas…
SEPTEMBER 2011: Chuck Hyatt (Harold's Diner)
Hello my name is…Chuck Hyatt
SEPTEMBER 2011: Letters To The Editor...
Dear Ms. Washo, I am writing this email to hopefully inform you of an error I noticed on your current magazine and fellow article. I noticed you had interviewed Mark Pellegrino for your magazine and was instantly intrigued by this and while I enjoyed the article…
SEPTEMBER 2011: Mayor - Hilton Head and Bluffton
Drew Laughlin (Hilton Head Island Mayor) – Town News
Lisa Sulka (Bluffton Mayor) – Local Economy Expansion and Diversification
SEPTEMBER 2011: What You Need To Know About - South Carolina Incomes Taxes, Part 2
Who knew? After two years of writing articles on big subjects like Investing, Insurance, Federal Taxes, etc., I focused my last missive on the limited subject of South Carolina income taxes and got the greatest response yet from CH2 readers. Okay… I can take a…
Shelton Vineyards: Field of Dreams
Few things are more breathtaking than a place where nature is practically undisturbed and the air smells like the clay, vegetation, river bed and the five mountain ranges it encompasses. A place where you can hear yourself think, but if you choose to listen to…
Short Selling: Is Short Selling Worth the Risk?
By now, you have probably decided to ride out the current market volatility or you are ready to sell. We just do not have a clear picture of the future of our economic environment. We know our country has financial problems, the housing and job…
Silly Wabbit - A Look at Some Famous Bunnies
I always found it odd that Easter was celebrated with a white bunny. I mean really; Lent ends, and the second you are allowed to consume meat again, there’s a potential meaty delicacy handing you colored eggs, marshmallow peeps, and chocolate versions of itself? Apparently, I…
SIX OAKS CEMETERY - The Future Is Certain. Have You Made Plans?
If you die today, do you know where you’re going? We’re not talking heaven or the happy hunting ground. Your soul’s eternal destination is entirely personal. But let’s face it: Somebody’s going to have to deal with your mortal remains. Have you made plans, or…
Small Animal Veterinary Medicine Today
I have had a career in small animal veterinary medicine for 37 years. The changes in the discipline I have seen along the way have been dramatic just as they have been in human medicine. When I started, the most common services provided by a general…
Small Business: Did Anybody Try To Talk You Out Of It?
“Oh, yeah! Almost every single person that we spoke to said it was a bad investment,” said insurance agent-turned-bar owner Rob Hummel. “Although people closest to us said, ‘You guys can make this happen,’ there were those who said, ‘Are you guys crazy?’” (From Left to…
Smart Financial - 5 Steps For A SMART Financial Start in 2012
If you pay attention to the news, you’ve seen governments around the world struggling to balance their budget and stay afloat. Ironically, the basics of balancing the income and expenses of a country are not that different from what you do with your own finances…
Smile Makeover! A Pain Free Smile Is Within Reach
A few years back, I had an attractive middle- aged woman in the office who had been a patient for a number of years. “Mrs. Jones” had an old crown on her front tooth that was considerably darker in shade than her other front teeth.…
SOCIAL BUTTERFLIES: Innately Extroverted The Life Of The Party. FUN.
Just a small collection of photographs from some of the most recent social events on Hilton Head! YACHT HOP RELAY FOR LIFE SUPERIOR HEATING & AIR CONTEST WINNER HILTON HEAD SEAFOOD FEST GRAND OPENING / RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY OF URNGE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS ART MARKET ********** Are you a “Social Butterfly?” Send us photos…
Soldiers, Islanders And A Sense Of Community
They were here for the St. Patrick’s Day parade. They were here for the Heritage of Golf as parking lot guards, saving the Heritage Classic Foundation serious money. They were also over there—Iraq, Afghanistan—the soldiers of Ft. Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. They were here…
Something Funny
Wow! It’s really great to be here! I’m not really a joke guy. I don’t do stuff like a monkey walked into a bar, or, a priest, a rabbi and a radical imam were on a cruise ship. That’s for the stand-up comics, and that stuff can…
Something OLD, Something NEW, White Beach Borrowed Canopy Of BLUE?
We’ve narrowed down the list of venue options and now it’s up to the winning couple to decide WHERE to Get Hitched. “My Dad always hoped I’d be married on Hilton Head Island,” says Get Hitched Bride-To-Be Julie Klein. “We have so many fond memories…
Spring Cleaning & De-Cluttering: Prune Your Stuff So Your Life Will BLOOM
When it comes to stuff, what a difference a decade makes. Just a few years ago, many lived by the motto, “Whoever dies with the most stuff wins.” Now, our once prized possessions are stressing us out, suffocating our energy and overstuffing our closets, garages…
Spring Into Sports - Injury Prevention for Golf and Tennis
It is that time of year in the Lowcountry. The oak leaves are falling, azaleas are blooming and marsh grass is green. As a sport and spine physician, I see a large number of golf and tennis injuries this time of year in patients who…
Summer Vacation - Lowcountry Camps Offer Creative Outlets for Kids
Ah, it’s summer. Remember the freedom you felt as a kid walking out of school on the last day of the year? There was nothing like it. Together, with our classmates, we used to count down the days until summer break and dream of what…
Sunny Side Up - Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe Put the Shine on Every Day!
If you want your day to shine, Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café has the recipe: Get up before the sun rises, crack every egg, mix until fluffy, combine with other fresh ingredients and crank up the grill. Garnish with a smile and some friendly conversation, and…
Super Bowl / NFL
Let’s break down the Super Bowl matchup. Kill! Kill! Kill! (That’s an audible, and it means I’m changing the play at the line of scrimmage). I can’t break down the Super Bowl matchup, because my deadline was a month ago, so I’m speaking to you from…
Take Advantage of Market Conditions - NOW!
Have you always wanted to take advantage of the real estate market conditions? Maybe you held off because it was just too expensive at the time. Well, now is the right time. Many of us dream of transplanting ourselves to paradise. We are looking at…
Taste Of The Season: November 2011
Let the holidays begin! The Lowcountry’ s premier culinary event is the place to be, as you wine, dine and enjoy award-winning cuisine from more than 35 of the area’s top chefs at the 22nd Annual Taste of the Season, presented by the Hilton Head…
Technology On The Go
Mobile apps drive smart device market boom; local web design and marketing company at the forefront. iPhones, iPads, BlackBerrys, Droids. “Smart” devices. They’re everywhere, supporting increasingly varied personal and professional functions. Jared Jester, founder and president of Jester Communications (Jestercom), says that the fuel driving the…
Thanksgiving 2011
Honey Horn Brined & Smoked Turkey (1) 15-20 Pound Turkey, thawed with giblets removed (1) Gallon Warm Water (1) Pound Kosher Salt (2) Quarts Vegetable Stock (1) Pound Honey Horn Honey (available at Coastal Discovery Museum) (As Needed) Vegetable Oil (1) Can Guinness (2) Cups Hickory Chip, soaked overnight in Guinness Method of…
Thanksgiving Fun Facts & Recipes
DID YOU KNOW? Benjamin Franklin thought the turkey was better than the eagle as a symbol for our country. He had this to say in a letter to his daughter. “For my own part I wish the Bald Eagle had not been chosen the Representative of our…
That's Mulch Better!
When most people think of mulch, they think of those little uniform shreds of cypress which are colored red to look so pretty. In truth, there is a wide variety of mulch to choose from. The two major forms of mulch are organic and inorganic.…
The 'Real Skinny' On Breast Cancer - What Women CAN Do
A number of factors increase a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer. Last year in CH2, I spoke about risk factors not in our control, to include: Early age at first menstruation, late age at menopause, never having children, or having a first child after…
The Art Of Being Two Faced: Silicone Sister vs. The Lowcountry Boil Band
DEAR DIARY, A peculiar and rare discovery was uncovered by CH2 recently. A box of diaries, three with pristine covers and crisp-lined journal entries with notes in the margins, and three with glam rock stickers, lip-stick imprints and unidentified stains over hard to read chicken scratch.…
The Big B and the Stingers
Think of the most contradicting scenario you have ever been so lucky to encounter. Now imagine running into a massive, overjoyed, singing, cigarette smoking, whiskey-drinking bumblebee on a park playground slide, surrounded by a swarm of hyper seven-year-olds attacking his stinger while giddy mothers snap…
The Birth of Greater Bluffton's Chamber of Commerce
Back in the mid-1800s, a group of Bluffton men sat underneath an oak tree and plotted to protest Federal taxes on the goods they imported. From there, the secessionist movement was born, making South Carolina the first state in the Union to succeed. The theme…
The Black Hole of Weight Loss. Discover a New Universe - HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin)
The current model of weight loss therapies center around calories-in and calories-out. This requires restricted calorie intake, appetite suppressants and strenuous exercise. How is that working out for America? Recent statistics show that 56 million people start a diet four times a year. These numbers…
The Doctor is In - Local 'Bike Doctor' Celebrates 20 Years in Business
I didn’t ask James Bradford why he decided to name his company, “The Bike Doctor” because some things just fit too perfectly to muddle the story up with extraneous details. If you live on Hilton Head Island and you ride a bike, chances are you…
The Effects Of Technology On Vision
Let’s look at this scenario: Most of us work eight hours a day. During this time, many of us spend five to six of those hours staring at a computer screen. Now we get home, and what do we do? Check our e-mails, pay bills…
The Great Frame Up - What's New?
Back in March of 2010, C2 visited Tessie Rogers and Beryll Taylor at The Great Frame Up and discovered a lot more behind the sign than you might expect. Now there’s even more, including a new location and a new Cruse scanner for the reproduction…
The Heat is On—in February!
Sample gourmet food prepared by 16 of the top restaurants in the area. Watch a heated Iron Chef competition among 10 of the finest Lowcountry chefs. Mingle with Southern authors and purchase autographed books. If this sounds like the perfect recipe for curing the mid-winter blahs,…
The Luciana Label
With brow furrowed and lips pursed, Luciana Quiroga moves around her client, studying the fabric, the way it drapes, how it moves, and perhaps just as important, how the client feels donning her creation. It is no doubt that this serious approach to her work…
The Mattress King Sleeps Here - Family business runs on a good night’s sleep
Bet you didn’t know that the mattress king sleeps here. Living on Hilton Head Island, Gary Fazio brings nearly 40 years of bedding industry know-how to the Lowcountry. Known among industry leaders as one of the most influential people in the bedding business, Fazio has…
The New Tanger 1: Naturally Inspired; Fresh and Fabulous
For avid shoppers who have watched reconstruction of the Tanger 1 Outlet Center since a sign announcing its major renovation first went up, the year-long process has seemed longer…
The People of Hargray. Think 1981.
There was no “Town of Hilton Head Island.” The island was still an unincorporated “suburb” of Beaufort County. It wouldn’t become a town until 1983. Space Shuttle Columbia shot into the Florida sky to begin an extraordinary, and sometimes tragic, program of manned space flight…
The Real Moms of Beaufort County
June Cleaver would roll over in her immaculate kitchen if she caught an episode of Bravo TV’s Real Housewives for a mere minute. In her fashionable pressed dresses and high heels, Mrs. Cleaver enjoyed needle point, her ladies social club, and having a well-balanced meal…
The Sanctuary Difference
When you step into the quiet and soothing atmosphere of the Sanctuary, you’ll find your mind immediately at ease. While the fact that you’ve entered a European day spa is certainly a reason for that, the peaceful cooperation and warmth amongst the staff and clients…
The Shores Are Alive. Hilton Head Prep Presents The Sound Of Music
Hilton Head Preparatory School’s performing arts department will perform the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, The Sound of Music, in November. The elaborate stage production features 31 student cast members, 15 crew members and a collaborative, 24-person orchestra comprised of students from various Beaufort County…
The Smile Factor: Cosmetic Dentistry Helps You Smile With Intensity!
WHAT IS A SMILE? According to Wikipedia, “a smile is a facial expression formed by flexing those muscles most notably near both ends of the mouth and is customarily an expression denoting pleasure, happiness or amusement.” Okay, we all know that. But what does it mean…
The Strive to Thrive - Selecting a Preschool
Sending your child into the world to attend preschool is one of the first of many milestones in his or her little life that may cause some, or even a lot, of separation anxiety. While the preschooler may experience some anxiety, it is often the…
The Zerbini Family Circus
Close your eyes. Wait, you’re going to have to open them to read this, silly. Okay, pretend your eyes are closed… and you are a kid again. The sounds, smells, and sights of the circus are all around you: hot buttered popcorn; bright silk tents;…
Things Are Happening At Coligny Plaza
Now We Get to Play in the Fountain! Maybe the timing was a little off but that’s all washed away with the tide. The new Coligny Beach Park is complete and with the summer season coming to an end, we get to have all the fun.…
This Catch 22 Is No Paradox...FRRRRESSSSHHH!
Let that word just roll off your tongue and purse the lips for the ssssssshhhhh part. It’s a two-syllable word if you do it right, and it’s one of those onamonapia words. It somehow is just what it sounds like. It’s such a fun word to…
Thrifting: Turning Clutter into a Cause to Shop
Lowcountry culture is rich with reminders of the past. Our collective and individual past and present are all around us in historic markers, environmental preservation and beauty. As a community, we often nurture what was left behind as we try to make our present more…
TOP TEN: A Top Ten Tour of Hilton Head and the Lowcountry
Take a hike on a bike The history of Hilton Head Island’s commitment to bicycle pathways goes all the way back to Charles Fraser and the very beginnings of Sea Pines, although the impact, perhaps, is just being realized today. Depending on whom you believe (no…
Trust Your Food, Know Your Farmer
Eating healthy isn’t all that complicated. Just ask Holly Mlodzinski and Mary O’Neill who have it down to a simple science. Mlodzinski (pronounced Ma-jin-ski) is health promotions coordinator for the Hilton Head Hospital and a registered and licensed dietitian. O’Neill, who, in addition to being…
Up and Coming - Local Young Artists
C2 scoured local schools in search of the next Pablo Picasso and Vincent Van Gogh and we found an abundance of local talent blooming in the Lowcountry. Special thanks to the student artists of Hilton Head High School, Hilton Head Preparatory, Christian Academy and Bluffton…
Up to Bat: Batter’s Box delivers year-round training in a cool environment
With the crisp fall air, sunny blue skies, and cool steady winds blowing offshore, there’s no better time to be outdoors swinging a bat and pitching balls in the Lowcountry. But there are only a few more weeks before you’re likely to find yourself with…
Valentines Day GIFT GUIDE
Celebrate HER on Valentine’s Day with a variety of deluxe spa & beauty packages…or this pretty pink robe!
Village At Wexford's Best of Everything Contest
When is the last time you were recognized for your talents or a special skill? Perhaps in middle school you won a blue ribbon for playing the best triangle. Or maybe you won a trophy once for bowling. Your best traits might come out whenever…
Vying for Tying the Knot On HHI - Get Hitched on Hilton Head Introduces Three Semi-Finalist Couples
A panel of six celebrity judges struggled to narrow down dozens of contestants to just three semi-finalists for the last round of competition in the wedding giveaway, Get Hitched on Hilton Head. The judges wrote “so many compelling stories to choose from,” and “these all…
Vying for Tying the Knot On HHI - Get Hitched on Hilton Head Introduces Three Semi-Finalist Couples!
A panel of six celebrity judges struggled to narrow down dozens of contestants to just three semi-finalists for the last round of competition in the wedding giveaway, Get Hitched on Hilton Head. The judges wrote “so many compelling stories to choose from,” and “these all…
WANTED: Bridesmaids & Groomsmen - A Job Description
Friends who have seen us through everything from crazy crayon drawings to all the crazy people we used to date, and/or party pals who have proclaimed, at least one time, “I love you, man,” to a sizable audience. The appropriate candidates for these rewarding, yet,…
We Can Be Heroes
Lindy and Gregg Russell want you to be a hero. You can even wear a cape and an “S” logo on your chest, if you like. As founders of Hilton Head Heroes, they’ve brought scores of deserving families with children suffering from life-threatening illnesses to…
We've Come a Long Way Baby
“If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to forment a rebellion and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice or representation.” –Abigail Adams, U.S. First Lady, 1776 What if Betty Crocker had…
Wedding Bling!
Over the course of 35 years in business, Heritage fine jewelry has taken part in many engagements, although today it has become less traditional and more of a shared discussion. With so many options to choose from in diamond shapes and ring styles, sometimes the…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT - Long-Term Care
I purposely left the word “insurance” out of the title to this article, because, insured or not, there is a good chance you are going to need long-term care. So, how are you going to manage it? Here’s what you need to know. DEFINITIONS The U.S. Senate…
What You Need To Know About…Mortgages (Part II)
A good first step in the home buying process is to locate a reputable local mortgage banker and go through a “pre-approval” process to get a professional opinion on how much of a mortgage you will be able to obtain. This is an informal process,…
What you need to know about…Year-End Tax Planning 2011
Year-end tax planning is as basic a financial exercise as balancing a checkbook or checking your credit score from time to time. Yet, my guess is, a ridiculously small number of taxpayers actually perform this vital function. If you are part of that vast majority…
What's Buggin' You? A Day in the life of a Critter Getter
As Joe Maffo spoke outside his Hilton Head Island office, something was moving inside his T-shirt. The small bump started inching to his waist then suddenly switched direction and raced up his chest. A tiny alligator head popped out of his shirt collar…
What's in the Bag?
Natural Raffia Straw Hat by Wallaroo Hat Company Fresh Produce – Coligny Plaza Neon Green Sunglasses Funky Monkey Spartina 449 “Sea Island” Beach Towel Men’s Fraid Series Sanuk Sandals Fuel – New Orleans Road Vans “Off the Wall” Striped Backpack Fuel – New Orleans Road Matix “Gusto” Green Swiller Backpack Von Zipper…
When to Hire an Interior Designer
Your home should be a reflection of you. Your personal style, lifestyle needs, and general attitude towards living all go into the mix of colors and fabrics and furnishings that make a house a home. Take a good look around your house. Does it look…
While Healthcare War Rages on, Bluffton-Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine Gives Neighbors a Medical Safe House
It’s a subject that puts anxiety in the lives of the young and fear in the lives of the old. It puts neighbors, friends and family in the crossfire of a war of words. Mostly though, it puts millions of Americans in a financial, mental,…
Who Will Win the "Trip of a Lifetime"?
In 2008, Hilton Head Island resident Grant Evans found a way to give back to married women and men returning from military action in the Middle East. By donating his oceanfront condo for a week in the offseason, he started the Operation Rest and Relax…
WIVES OF THE PGA: Steel Magnolias or Three Irons?
This month all eyes turn to Harbour Town and the 42nd annual Verizon Heritage Golf Tournament. While the majority of focus is on the players’ performance and daily leader board, CH2 found another attraction in the women who stand beside those in pursuit of the…
Working With An Interior Designer
Are you planning on building a new house here in the Lowcountry or remodeling your existing home? Might you be considering an addition, or do you just want to freshen the outdated décor in a room or two? No matter the scope or scale of…
You Can Do It - Keep Your New Year's Resolution at the Best Health Club in the Lowcountry
It’s that time of year again—time when we take that post-holiday look in the mirror and say, “Yup, It’s time for a change!” So you set that classic New Year’s Resolution and think, “This is it. This is the year that I am sticking to…
ZipLine Hilton Head
Peaceful, relaxing vacation resort Hilton Head Island (cue that charming hold music from any automated phone system), the endless sands of time, the countless golf havens, the myriad of birds and jellyfish…
Zonta: Gaining Voice in the Community
If you’re trying to decide if you’re optimistic enough to be an Optimist or you’ve been around the on-island/off-island roundabouts often enough to be a Rotarian, consider for a moment Zonta. Clearly not intuitively named, Zonta (a Lakota Indian word meaning “honest and trustworthy”) is not…
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