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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 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…
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…
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: 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…
Benedetto Guitars
Tucked into a non-descript warehouse, on the south side of Savannah, sits Benedetto Guitars. Wood dust, the scent of varnish, and the strains of string guitar waft into the air. Artisans work diligently on the next masterpiece. And Benedetto president Howard Paul is just wrapping…
Bob Bromage: Cold Case Files
At first glance, he is your typical cop. Cop hair. Cut short, a sprinkle of salt among the pepper. Cop shirt. Tan not white. Cop tie. Tan and green—no contrasting colors. At second glance, Captain Bob Bromage is all business. In his twentieth year with…
Bonnie Lowrey Steps Up to the Plate (A VERY Full Plate)
Impeccably dressed, perpetual smile beaming, arms loaded with assorted binders, utensils, laptop and one neatly-wrapped birthday gift, Bonnie Lowrey steps into another day. One of the island’s most vibrant hospitality ambassadors, the owner and new president of the Lowrey Group restaurants, Celebration Catering & Events…
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…
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…
Consignment Shopping Stylish, Smart
Once upon a good economy, people didn’t flinch when paying full retail for a designer label or think twice before purchasing an expensive outfit for their precious child who might wear it only a handful of times before outgrowing it. Today, consumers are savvy and…
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…
DEA Part II: The Colombian Cocaine Cartels
Illustration by Dana Rose, Mine Studios ********** Last spring, it was my pleasure and privilege to interview former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent, Larry McElynn, and share my account of those conversations—Larry McElynn’s Stories from the DEA, in CH2’s May issue. This past October, Larry introduced me…
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…
DIG IN - CQ's Celebrates Farm to Table Freshness
Tucked beneath moss-draped 100-year-old live oaks sits the oldest establishment in Harbor Town known as CQ’s Restaurant. CQ’s has been serving countless patrons and guests for over a quarter of a century. It is an award-winning restaurant, a locals’ hangout, and some swear a ghost…
Don't Sweat It This Summer - Call SUPERIOR HEATING & AIR
It’s hot. The heavy air clings to your skin, preventing evaporation of the sweat that beads up on your forehead. Slowly, a drop slides past your ear and trickles down the back of your neck, irritating as an insect. Inside your clothes, hot moisture is…
Dr. Liz Shelly
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…
Elev8-ing Expectations
As anyone who has watched our treasured tourists knows, bicycling—a seemingly benign mode of transport that’s nearly as basic as walking—can have its challenges. Who hasn’t seen someone, clearly out of practice, come to a clumsy halt on a bike after searching frantically for the…
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 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…
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…
Foundation Realty - The Search Is Over For Island Real Estate
There is a palatable sense of order to the layout of Rich Neste’s office, a pleasant arrangement of space and stuff that suggests more functionality than feng shui. After all, as manager and marketing guru for Hilton Head Island’s Foundation Realty, it’s important for him…
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…
GEM JEWELRY: A Jeweler's Jeweler
It’s highly likely, when you walk into the Gem Jewelry store in Port Royal Plaza that you will: A) Be greeted by the very charming Misty Graham B) Be secondarily welcomed by the charming, but far shorter, Roscoe (a friendly Jack/rat terrier) C) Be blown away by…
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…
He Says / She Says: Male Vs. Female Boss
HE SAYS: KEITH KELSON The modern workplace can be a relatively pleasant place, or it can be a battlefield with landmines scattered about waiting to detonate with your every misstep. I’ve had some wonderful bosses, and I’ve had some horrible ones. Now, when it comes to…
Hello My Name Is...Joe Maffo (Gator Joe)
Hickey Center - Hilton Head's Own "House, M.D."
HICKEY WELLNESS CENTER OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE CARE AND CUTTING EDGE SOLUTIONS House, M.D., a popular American TV show, centers upon Dr. Gregory House, a medical mastermind who leads a talented team of budding diagnosticians at a prominent, state-of-the-art teaching hospital. While Dr. House’s sarcastic demeanor, cool, businesslike…
Hilton Head Veterinary Clinics - Like Father, Like Daughter
Dr. Kirk Dixon loves it when it’s assumed that his veterinary practices on Hilton Head Island and Bluffton are a husband and wife thing. The promotional literature shows a good looking guy with an attractive younger woman—both holding dogs—and it’s sort of a natural assumption,…
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…
January 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…
Joey Debate - Nurse Practitioner
“HEALTH PROBLEMS ARE LIKE BAD WASHING MACHINES,” SAID NURSE PRACTITIONER JOEY DEBATE. “THEY ALWAYS BREAK DOWN AFTER FIVE OR ON WEEKENDS,” WHICH IS ONE REASON HE STARTED HIS “AFTER HOURS” CLINIC AT CROSS ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER. THE CLINIC IS OPEN TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY, FROM…
Joni & Carolyn's 25 Secrets To Market Street's 25 Years Of Success!
1985: Change your logo with the times…from a Pegasus to a beach umbrella (definitely more HHI appropriate!). 1986: When your favorite customers get sick, deliver soup to them. 1987: Pay taxes. (This should be done EVERY year.) 1988: Let your waitresses wear leggings if it’s the fad.…
Judge Tupper - In Search Of Innocence And Guilt
He was at the ripe old age of 37 (or was it 38?) when the five members of the Beaufort City Council asked him if he wanted to be a municipal court judge. That was 23 years ago. Part of his job (he shares this…
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 2012: Hello My Name Is FREDERICK CHISOLM
Justice For All - Lowcountry Legal Aid
The American ideal of equal justice for all is the foundation of our nation. Yet this basic principle is tested every day when representation is out of reach for people who are facing civil legal problems and are unable to afford an attorney. In 1998, recognizing…
Kingfisher: Dinner And So Much More
The jovial, bronzed pelican rowing amidst a sea of oyster shells recalls a time 30 years ago when this restaurant was called Pelican Point. It was named for the pelicans you can still see on the sea wall across Broad Creek. Ten years later, it…
Letters to Editor-july 2012
Catherine, This is Pam from Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe. First of all, thank you for the great article about Sunrise. We had really great response…everyone loved it! I have a story for you that I thought you all might enjoy. Melissa, our adorable server…
LIFE AT CH2 - A Walk Down Memory Lane
Man on a Mission
“Strive for Success”; “Chamber Recognizes Year’s Best”; “Just One of the Guys”; “Intriguing Islanders”; “Good Men”; “Fruits of His Labor”…These are just a handful of the headlines that decorate the walls in Tim Singleton’s office at Hilton Head Island High School. After spending time getting…
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…
Marco Polo: A Coastal Lifestyle
The coastal style home is relaxing and inviting with a hint of whimsy. It evokes feelings of comfort among family and friends. It is a lifestyle attitude that says, “Curl up with a book and kick your feet up.” Coastal Home by Marco Polo captures…
May 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…
Meet The Magic Man: Q&A With Gary Maurer
C2 recently caught up with Gary Maurer, South Carolina’s top “magic man” and one of the Lowcountry’s most beloved entertainers. Find out what led him to his unique career and how he earned the title, South Carolina Magician of the Year! C2: You were named South…
Moonlighting: Extra Effort Cultivates Careers
Actor Tom Selleck wakes early at his Ventura County, California ranch, pulls on muddy brown work boots, well-worn jeans, a dusty shirt and a wide-brimmed hat, and starts his day as a farmer with 60-plus acres of land and over 2,000 avocado trees. Across the…
October 2010: HE SAYS, SHE SAYS - Office Romances
HE SAYS… When it comes to workplace romances, I will always vote nay. I’ve seen how an office romance can disrupt a company. Just like oil and water don’t mix, the same has been said of trying to mix business with pleasure. When you’re at work,…
One Substitute Teacher’s View of his Job and Why It Needs A Title Change
The bell rang. My class of high school sophomores and juniors was hustling out the door. I overheard one of the students look at her friend and sigh, “We have a sub in third block, too.” “Are we that bad?” I asked. “No,” she said with a…
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…
Q&A With Mark O'Neil - The New CEO Of Hilton Head Regional Healthcare
C2: Where are you from originally and what made you want to get into this profession? Mark O’Neil: I am originally from upstate New York. I spent my first 25 years in hospital leadership at the University of Rochester and as a CEO of a multi…
QUALITY GOLF CARS: Your One Stop Source For Golf Cars and Service
Bruce Simmons is no stranger to golf cars. Prior to opening Quality Golf Cars in 2008, he worked with the EZ-Go golf cart company for over 20 years all over the country. His last assignment was manager of the Bluffton EZ-Go showroom before it became…
RCH CONSTRUCTION: Quality Craftsmanship, Unsurpassed Customer Service & Going Green
So what do you after you’ve played college and pro basketball, taught high school math, coached high school basketball and served as an apple orchard manager? Build homes, naturally. For many, the transition from the aforementioned careers to home builder may be difficult to grasp, but Hugh…
Reel Screens - The Product That Sells Itself
Okay everybody… who in sales wants a product that sells itself? Rhetorical question. No need to raise your hand. But get ready for a bit of product envy, because Chip Bailey and Eric Schoeppe believe they have just the thing in Reel Screens, a remarkable bit…
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…
Riptide Liquors - Welcome To Fantasy Island
This is not your father’s liquor store. Or your grandfather’s, for that matter. Though all liquor stores and package shops share the same purpose—to conveniently match customers with their products of choice—there is something quite different in the air at Bluffton’s Riptide Liquors. Somehow the ‘liquor…
Samuel C. Bauer, Attorney At Law (Bauer & Metro)
“Hopefully, you’ll never have to hire me,” said attorney Samuel C. Bauer of the Bauer & Metro law firm. It’s probably not the most effective sales pitch you will ever hear, but attorney is one of those professionals of which we vigorously avoid becoming customers.…
San Miguel’s
Have you ever contemplated which Mexican food ingredient would best represent you as a person? Don’t worry if you haven’t; it’s not like this is a normal practice accepted by the general population—just the staff at San Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant at Shelter Cove Harbour. Things…
SANTA FE CAFE - Tapping The Source
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but authenticity is always judged with the highest level of objectivity. Thus, would the co-owners and chefs at Santa Fe Café saddle up, hitch their wagons and point their noses west for the City of Santa…
SEPTEMBER 2011: Chuck Hyatt (Harold's Diner)
Sheriff PJ Tanner
On the morning of January 23, 1981, PJ Tanner put his pants on one leg at a time. However on this morning those pants were a part of his Beaufort County Sheriff Officer’s uniform. Tanner had waited for that moment for years. He knew at…
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…
Spinal...Tap, Tap, Tap - Never Underestimate The Power Of Friendship
Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry are about to become known as a world class location for spine-related healthcare, and it’s mostly because two young surgeons were great friends in college, have remained great friends and colleagues over the last 10 years and want to…
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 Bold and The Beautiful Ashley Jones
Someone wise once said that there are three types of people in the world: those who let it happen, those who make it happen and those who wonder what happened. Speaking from personal experience and innate B.S. radar detection, that only gets more fine-tuned through the…
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 Law: Berry & Carr, P.C.
The Least Of Their Worries
Financial advisor Todd Crutchley and family set down solid roots in the Lowcountry 19 years ago. As an “Army brat,” he grew up everywhere. “I was born in Hawaii when it was a territory. My kids say that makes me really, really old. I think…
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 Resort Doctor: Hickey Wellness Center Goes Beyond Traditional Medicine
John Morabito had a problem. Diagnosed with a bone marrow disease called pancytopenia, bone marrow transplant centers in New York told him he had only six-eight months to live. But Morabito wasn’t ready to give up so easily. He took a trip to Hilton Head…
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 SERG GROUP
When Editor calls Writer and says, “Hey, Writer. I need you to do a Business Partner Profile about the SERG Group,” Writer’s mouth immediately begins to water. You see, a restaurant story usually means Writer gets to eat out on editor’s tab. Southeast Entertainment Restaurant…
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;…
Your Beautiful Smile - Compliments of Island Family Dental
“Wow, you look great! You have an amazing smile. Who’s your dentist?” Young or old, man or woman, there’s just something about receiving a compliment that never seems to get old or go out of style. Whether it’s from a friend, a loved one or the…
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 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…
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…
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: 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…
Benedetto Guitars
Tucked into a non-descript warehouse, on the south side of Savannah, sits Benedetto Guitars. Wood dust, the scent of varnish, and the strains of string guitar waft into the air. Artisans work diligently on the next masterpiece. And Benedetto president Howard Paul is just wrapping…
Bob Bromage: Cold Case Files
At first glance, he is your typical cop. Cop hair. Cut short, a sprinkle of salt among the pepper. Cop shirt. Tan not white. Cop tie. Tan and green—no contrasting colors. At second glance, Captain Bob Bromage is all business. In his twentieth year with…
Bonnie Lowrey Steps Up to the Plate (A VERY Full Plate)
Impeccably dressed, perpetual smile beaming, arms loaded with assorted binders, utensils, laptop and one neatly-wrapped birthday gift, Bonnie Lowrey steps into another day. One of the island’s most vibrant hospitality ambassadors, the owner and new president of the Lowrey Group restaurants, Celebration Catering & Events…
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…
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…
Consignment Shopping Stylish, Smart
Once upon a good economy, people didn’t flinch when paying full retail for a designer label or think twice before purchasing an expensive outfit for their precious child who might wear it only a handful of times before outgrowing it. Today, consumers are savvy and…
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…
DEA Part II: The Colombian Cocaine Cartels
Illustration by Dana Rose, Mine Studios ********** Last spring, it was my pleasure and privilege to interview former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent, Larry McElynn, and share my account of those conversations—Larry McElynn’s Stories from the DEA, in CH2’s May issue. This past October, Larry introduced me…
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…
DIG IN - CQ's Celebrates Farm to Table Freshness
Tucked beneath moss-draped 100-year-old live oaks sits the oldest establishment in Harbor Town known as CQ’s Restaurant. CQ’s has been serving countless patrons and guests for over a quarter of a century. It is an award-winning restaurant, a locals’ hangout, and some swear a ghost…
Don't Sweat It This Summer - Call SUPERIOR HEATING & AIR
It’s hot. The heavy air clings to your skin, preventing evaporation of the sweat that beads up on your forehead. Slowly, a drop slides past your ear and trickles down the back of your neck, irritating as an insect. Inside your clothes, hot moisture is…
Dr. Liz Shelly
It was a Friday, Dr. Elizabeth Shelly’s scheduled day off, but somehow she found herself at the office. A dentist at Palmetto Dental Arts in Bluffton, she had a morning meeting with a magazine reporter…
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…
Elev8-ing Expectations
As anyone who has watched our treasured tourists knows, bicycling—a seemingly benign mode of transport that’s nearly as basic as walking—can have its challenges. Who hasn’t seen someone, clearly out of practice, come to a clumsy halt on a bike after searching frantically for the…
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 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…
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…
Foundation Realty - The Search Is Over For Island Real Estate
There is a palatable sense of order to the layout of Rich Neste’s office, a pleasant arrangement of space and stuff that suggests more functionality than feng shui. After all, as manager and marketing guru for Hilton Head Island’s Foundation Realty, it’s important for him…
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…
GEM JEWELRY: A Jeweler's Jeweler
It’s highly likely, when you walk into the Gem Jewelry store in Port Royal Plaza that you will: A) Be greeted by the very charming Misty Graham B) Be secondarily welcomed by the charming, but far shorter, Roscoe (a friendly Jack/rat terrier) C) Be blown away by…
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…
He Says / She Says: Male Vs. Female Boss
HE SAYS: KEITH KELSON The modern workplace can be a relatively pleasant place, or it can be a battlefield with landmines scattered about waiting to detonate with your every misstep. I’ve had some wonderful bosses, and I’ve had some horrible ones. Now, when it comes to…
Hello My Name Is...Joe Maffo (Gator Joe)
Hello My Name Is…Joe Maffo (Gator Joe)
Hickey Center - Hilton Head's Own "House, M.D."
HICKEY WELLNESS CENTER OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE CARE AND CUTTING EDGE SOLUTIONS House, M.D., a popular American TV show, centers upon Dr. Gregory House, a medical mastermind who leads a talented team of budding diagnosticians at a prominent, state-of-the-art teaching hospital. While Dr. House’s sarcastic demeanor, cool, businesslike…
Hilton Head Veterinary Clinics - Like Father, Like Daughter
Dr. Kirk Dixon loves it when it’s assumed that his veterinary practices on Hilton Head Island and Bluffton are a husband and wife thing. The promotional literature shows a good looking guy with an attractive younger woman—both holding dogs—and it’s sort of a natural assumption,…
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…
January 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…
Joey Debate - Nurse Practitioner
“HEALTH PROBLEMS ARE LIKE BAD WASHING MACHINES,” SAID NURSE PRACTITIONER JOEY DEBATE. “THEY ALWAYS BREAK DOWN AFTER FIVE OR ON WEEKENDS,” WHICH IS ONE REASON HE STARTED HIS “AFTER HOURS” CLINIC AT CROSS ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER. THE CLINIC IS OPEN TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY, FROM…
Joni & Carolyn's 25 Secrets To Market Street's 25 Years Of Success!
1985: Change your logo with the times…from a Pegasus to a beach umbrella (definitely more HHI appropriate!). 1986: When your favorite customers get sick, deliver soup to them. 1987: Pay taxes. (This should be done EVERY year.) 1988: Let your waitresses wear leggings if it’s the fad.…
Judge Tupper - In Search Of Innocence And Guilt
He was at the ripe old age of 37 (or was it 38?) when the five members of the Beaufort City Council asked him if he wanted to be a municipal court judge. That was 23 years ago. Part of his job (he shares this…
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 2012: Hello My Name Is FREDERICK CHISOLM
My name is Frederick Chisolm, but my friends call me Fred…
Justice For All - Lowcountry Legal Aid
The American ideal of equal justice for all is the foundation of our nation. Yet this basic principle is tested every day when representation is out of reach for people who are facing civil legal problems and are unable to afford an attorney. In 1998, recognizing…
Kingfisher: Dinner And So Much More
The jovial, bronzed pelican rowing amidst a sea of oyster shells recalls a time 30 years ago when this restaurant was called Pelican Point. It was named for the pelicans you can still see on the sea wall across Broad Creek. Ten years later, it…
Letters to Editor-july 2012
Catherine, This is Pam from Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe. First of all, thank you for the great article about Sunrise. We had really great response…everyone loved it! I have a story for you that I thought you all might enjoy. Melissa, our adorable server…
LIFE AT CH2 - A Walk Down Memory Lane
LIFE AT CH2…A Walk Down Memory Lane
Man on a Mission
“Strive for Success”; “Chamber Recognizes Year’s Best”; “Just One of the Guys”; “Intriguing Islanders”; “Good Men”; “Fruits of His Labor”…These are just a handful of the headlines that decorate the walls in Tim Singleton’s office at Hilton Head Island High School. After spending time getting…
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…
Marco Polo: A Coastal Lifestyle
The coastal style home is relaxing and inviting with a hint of whimsy. It evokes feelings of comfort among family and friends. It is a lifestyle attitude that says, “Curl up with a book and kick your feet up.” Coastal Home by Marco Polo captures…
May 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…
Meet The Magic Man: Q&A With Gary Maurer
C2 recently caught up with Gary Maurer, South Carolina’s top “magic man” and one of the Lowcountry’s most beloved entertainers. Find out what led him to his unique career and how he earned the title, South Carolina Magician of the Year! C2: You were named South…
Moonlighting: Extra Effort Cultivates Careers
Actor Tom Selleck wakes early at his Ventura County, California ranch, pulls on muddy brown work boots, well-worn jeans, a dusty shirt and a wide-brimmed hat, and starts his day as a farmer with 60-plus acres of land and over 2,000 avocado trees. Across the…
October 2010: HE SAYS, SHE SAYS - Office Romances
HE SAYS… When it comes to workplace romances, I will always vote nay. I’ve seen how an office romance can disrupt a company. Just like oil and water don’t mix, the same has been said of trying to mix business with pleasure. When you’re at work,…
One Substitute Teacher’s View of his Job and Why It Needs A Title Change
The bell rang. My class of high school sophomores and juniors was hustling out the door. I overheard one of the students look at her friend and sigh, “We have a sub in third block, too.” “Are we that bad?” I asked. “No,” she said with a…
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…
Q&A With Mark O'Neil - The New CEO Of Hilton Head Regional Healthcare
C2: Where are you from originally and what made you want to get into this profession? Mark O’Neil: I am originally from upstate New York. I spent my first 25 years in hospital leadership at the University of Rochester and as a CEO of a multi…
QUALITY GOLF CARS: Your One Stop Source For Golf Cars and Service
Bruce Simmons is no stranger to golf cars. Prior to opening Quality Golf Cars in 2008, he worked with the EZ-Go golf cart company for over 20 years all over the country. His last assignment was manager of the Bluffton EZ-Go showroom before it became…
RCH CONSTRUCTION: Quality Craftsmanship, Unsurpassed Customer Service & Going Green
So what do you after you’ve played college and pro basketball, taught high school math, coached high school basketball and served as an apple orchard manager? Build homes, naturally. For many, the transition from the aforementioned careers to home builder may be difficult to grasp, but Hugh…
Reel Screens - The Product That Sells Itself
Okay everybody… who in sales wants a product that sells itself? Rhetorical question. No need to raise your hand. But get ready for a bit of product envy, because Chip Bailey and Eric Schoeppe believe they have just the thing in Reel Screens, a remarkable bit…
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…
Riptide Liquors - Welcome To Fantasy Island
This is not your father’s liquor store. Or your grandfather’s, for that matter. Though all liquor stores and package shops share the same purpose—to conveniently match customers with their products of choice—there is something quite different in the air at Bluffton’s Riptide Liquors. Somehow the ‘liquor…
Samuel C. Bauer, Attorney At Law (Bauer & Metro)
“Hopefully, you’ll never have to hire me,” said attorney Samuel C. Bauer of the Bauer & Metro law firm. It’s probably not the most effective sales pitch you will ever hear, but attorney is one of those professionals of which we vigorously avoid becoming customers.…
San Miguel’s
Have you ever contemplated which Mexican food ingredient would best represent you as a person? Don’t worry if you haven’t; it’s not like this is a normal practice accepted by the general population—just the staff at San Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant at Shelter Cove Harbour. Things…
SANTA FE CAFE - Tapping The Source
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but authenticity is always judged with the highest level of objectivity. Thus, would the co-owners and chefs at Santa Fe Café saddle up, hitch their wagons and point their noses west for the City of Santa…
SEPTEMBER 2011: Chuck Hyatt (Harold's Diner)
Hello my name is…Chuck Hyatt
Sheriff PJ Tanner
On the morning of January 23, 1981, PJ Tanner put his pants on one leg at a time. However on this morning those pants were a part of his Beaufort County Sheriff Officer’s uniform. Tanner had waited for that moment for years. He knew at…
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…
Spinal...Tap, Tap, Tap - Never Underestimate The Power Of Friendship
Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry are about to become known as a world class location for spine-related healthcare, and it’s mostly because two young surgeons were great friends in college, have remained great friends and colleagues over the last 10 years and want to…
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 Bold and The Beautiful Ashley Jones
Someone wise once said that there are three types of people in the world: those who let it happen, those who make it happen and those who wonder what happened. Speaking from personal experience and innate B.S. radar detection, that only gets more fine-tuned through the…
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 Law: Berry & Carr, P.C.
They never expected this. Nobody ever does. A couple approaches an intersection, driving home after an evening spent with friends, maybe dinner for two, just winding down for the night…almost home…
The Least Of Their Worries
Financial advisor Todd Crutchley and family set down solid roots in the Lowcountry 19 years ago. As an “Army brat,” he grew up everywhere. “I was born in Hawaii when it was a territory. My kids say that makes me really, really old. I think…
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 Resort Doctor: Hickey Wellness Center Goes Beyond Traditional Medicine
John Morabito had a problem. Diagnosed with a bone marrow disease called pancytopenia, bone marrow transplant centers in New York told him he had only six-eight months to live. But Morabito wasn’t ready to give up so easily. He took a trip to Hilton Head…
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 SERG GROUP
When Editor calls Writer and says, “Hey, Writer. I need you to do a Business Partner Profile about the SERG Group,” Writer’s mouth immediately begins to water. You see, a restaurant story usually means Writer gets to eat out on editor’s tab. Southeast Entertainment Restaurant…
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;…
Your Beautiful Smile - Compliments of Island Family Dental
“Wow, you look great! You have an amazing smile. Who’s your dentist?” Young or old, man or woman, there’s just something about receiving a compliment that never seems to get old or go out of style. Whether it’s from a friend, a loved one or the…
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