Lowcountry Weekly

07/31/2024

Can the Olympics heal a war-torn world? Maybe! But the Divided States of America? That's a whole 'nother question...

It’s early Friday morning as I begin this column, and I find myself in a state of gratitude bordering on desperation – a weird emotional combo – because the ...

07/31/2024

Here's Carolyn Mason with an ode to a well-loved dog. 🥰

In a week of hard things, one moment stands out: A small, squeaky ladybug toy falls from a box of dog paraphernalia I’m unloading at Goodwill. The toy, slig ...

07/31/2024

More than 70 backpacks loaded with essential elementary school supplies were delivered to the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center by Kim Jeffcoat, Chief Community Officer of The Jeffcoat Firm. This huge donation was part of the ongoing school supplies drive in support of the students and teachers of St. Helena Elementary School, a Title 1 school, organized by the Conroy Center, DAYLO (Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization), and the Storybook Shoppe children’s bookstore.

Jeffcoat Firm & DAYLO More than 70 backpacks loaded with essential elementary school supplies were delivered to the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center ...

07/31/2024

The 278-year-old “Hamar Cup” presented to British Captain Joseph Hamar for protecting the early commerce centers of Beaufort and Port Royal Island before the Revolutionary War, is displayed in the John Mark Verdier House in downtown Beaufort...

"Hamar Cup" The 278-year-old “Hamar Cup” presented to British Captain Joseph Hamar for protecting the early commerce centers of Beaufort and Port ...

07/31/2024

The Conroy Center goes virtual during the dog days of summer...

Jessica Goody The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center is open to the public for docent-guided tours from Thursday through Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m. The Con ...

07/31/2024

Here's guest Wholly Holistic columnist Jared Madison with a provocative headline that may not mean what you THINK it means...

By Jared Madison Jared Madison Gazing out into the dark abyss of a star filled night, the mind may deeply consider its own conception. An internal dialogue ...

07/31/2024

Our gardening columnist Sandra Educate is feeling the heat...

Nothing much! And plants can do even less. It’s kind of like being in a traffic jam; you can’t even leave. We’ve all watched in dismay as our plants struggl ...

07/31/2024

Our "investigative foodies," Lynn and Cele Seldon, write:

"We may be teetering on heresy with long-time Publix fans (including us, by the way), but the addition of Harris Teeter to the Beaufort food shopping scene is a game changer. Their new Beaufort store has certainly been the talk of the town since opening late-June to packed parking lots and lots of special offerings and events, so we decided to do some digging around to deliver a Lowcountry DISH about the new kid on the bustling block... "

Photos by Harris Teeter We may be teetering on heresy with long-time Publix fans (including us, by the way), but the addition of Harris Teeter to the Beaufo ...

07/31/2024

Hey Beaufort and Bluffton... It's time, again, to form your teams and register to Walk for Water!

1,000 walkers expected to raise money for access to clean, safe water Registration is open now for the eighth annual Beaufort County Walk for Water on Satur ...

07/31/2024

Beaufort's favorite event caterer has been doing a little home cooking lately...

It's rare, and actually quite wonderful when it happens, for Vince and me to be home alone for a few days without a catering event on my calendar. I lo ...

07/31/2024

USCB Center for the Arts has announced its 2024/2025 Season, and it's spectacular!

The USCB Center for the Arts proudly unveils its 2024-25 season, a dazzling lineup of performances that promise to captivate and inspire audiences of all ag ...

07/23/2024

07/17/2024

By Margit Resch You have been to some (or to all five) of our concerts here on Fripp Island this past season, haven’t you? So you know that they are always ...

07/17/2024

Do you ever feel like you’re surrounded by conspiracy theorists? Or maybe becoming one yourself? These days, it seems I’m always either scrambling down a da ...

07/17/2024

Here's Carolyn Mason, musing on everybody's favorite summertime sandwich...

Earlier this summer, while paying for my stash of freshly picked strawberries from Barefoot Farms, I noticed a woman who looked like she was the type to hav ...

07/17/2024

Here's Sutty Suddeth with another fascinating take...

What would you say if I told you there are far fewer victims than you’ve been led to believe? A victim can never recover. This notion is taught in recovery. ...

07/17/2024

Here's master gardener Wendy Hilty on gardening in July...

Lately when I am in the garden, those immortal words of the Wicked Witch of the West come to mind, but not because someone has thrown water on me. Quite the ...

07/17/2024

The Conroy Center will host an evening with retired surgeon turned novelist Martha B. Boone, author of Mother Charity, in conversation with retired FBI Special Agent turned novelist Dana Ridenour, author of the Lexie Montgomery Series, on Thursday, July 25, at 5pm... Books will be available for sale and signing. Seating is limited: please reserve in advance to attend this free author event: 843-379-7025.

Martha B. Boone The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with retired surgeon turned novelist Martha B. Boone, author of Mother Charity ...

07/17/2024

The Pat Conroy Literary Center’s annual Lowcountry Children’s Book Fair will be held on Saturday, July 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Port Royal Sound Foundation Weezie Educational Pavilion (310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie). The Maritime Center will also be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and admission is free.

The Pat Conroy Literary Center’s annual Lowcountry Children’s Book Fair will be held on Saturday, July 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Port Royal So ...

07/17/2024

Debbi's got some cool summer salads on this week's menu, and it's all about that basil...

Basil (Ocimum basilicum): Called the “royal herb” by ancient Greeks, this annual is a member of the mint family. Fresh basil has a pungent flavor that some ...

07/17/2024

Founded in 2021, DAYLO, or Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization, is a student-led book club and community literacy service group fostering empathy and understanding through the power of story, with a growing number of chapters across South Carolina.

DAYLO was recently honored with the Richard W. Riley Award for Human & Civil Rights, presented by the South Carolina Education Association, the Palmetto State’s affiliate of the National Education Association. SCEA’s mission is to be the leading advocate for quality public education in South Carolina.

DAYLO Founded in 2021, DAYLO, or Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization, is a student-led book club and community literacy service group fostering ...

07/17/2024

Nicholas Di Mona, acclaimed for his distinctive wood sculptures crafted from deceased and fallen trees, announces his upcoming exhibition, “The Beauty of Wood: Creations by Nicholas Di Mona,” hosted at the Society of Bluffton Artists (SOBA) gallery from August 5 to August 31.

Nicholas Di Mona at SOBA Gallery Nicholas Di Mona, acclaimed for his distinctive wood sculptures crafted from deceased and fallen trees, announces his upcom ...

07/03/2024

Are you keeping up with all the things?

Are you keeping up with all the things? You know, The Things. The presidential debate… The Supreme Court rulings… The release of Julian Assange… The crisis ...

07/03/2024

The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with Jo Angela Edwins, Poet Laureate of the P*e Dee and author of A Dangerous Heaven, on Saturday, July 13, at 5:00 p.m., at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort). Free and open to the public. Books will be available for sale and signing. Please call to reserve your seat in advance: 843-379-7025.

Jo Angela Edwins The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with Jo Angela Edwins, Poet Laureate of the P*e Dee and author of A Dangerous ...

07/03/2024

Local suspense author Kerry Peresta will have a book signing event at Barnes & Noble on Hilton Head Island, Saturday, July 27, 1-4 pm.

Kerry Paresta Local suspense author Kerry Peresta will have a book signing event at Barnes & Noble on Hilton Head Island, Saturday, July 27, 1-4 pm. Thi ...

07/03/2024

For the 7th year in a row, the Fripp Island Women’s Club (FIWC), in collaboration with the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, has awarded four $1,000 scholarships to nontraditional students pursuing their higher education degrees or certifications. This year’s scholarship recipients are Ximena Figueroa and Ambriance Lamar, both students at the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL); and Alyssa Rogers and Samantha Smith, both students at the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB).

Ximena Figueroa and Alyssa Roberts with Jeannie Conroy, Cassandra Conroy, Kathy Conroy Harvey and Mike Conroy For the 7th year in a row, the Fripp Island Wo ...

07/03/2024

Sandra Educate writes: "I was musing about the ways I could lessen my work in the garden and still have the lush colors and textures I wanted, and it occurred to me that I already had a pretty good start. The answer was flowering shrubs. Minimal maintenance and a big bang for your buck.... "

Daphne Odora I was musing about the ways I could lessen my work in the garden and still have the lush colors and textures I wanted, and it occurred to me th ...

07/03/2024

Katherine Tandy Brown takes on the issue of road rage...

Highway driving has taken a turn in the past few years and not necessarily for the better. Way too many vehicles pack the interstates. Soon travelers will n ...