September 2026 events in Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort and Savannah

Things to Do This Weekend in Hilton Head, Bluffton & Beaufort

Your weekend plans start here. From live music and festivals to markets, food events and family…

Restaurant News - September 2026

Restaurant News – Hilton Head, Bluffton & Beaufort

From new restaurant openings and food trucks to local favorites, closures and buzzworthy dishes, LOCAL Life’s restaurant news highlights the…

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Local Business Buzz: New Openings in the Lowcountry (September 2026)

Get the latest on all things business in the Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Beaufort areas. From new and now…

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  • Fresh Lowcountry shrimp being cooked outdoors near Harbour Town on Hilton Head Island.

    Lowcountry Shrimp Season: Where to Eat, Buy & Catch Fresh Local Shrimp

    Lowcountry white shrimp are at their peak in fall. Discover when local shrimp are in season, where to buy and…
  • Bluffton art gallery and artists

    A Guide to Bluffton’s Best Art Galleries and Creative Spaces

    From established galleries to emerging creative spaces, discover where to find original artwork, local talent and fresh perspectives throughout Old…
  • racie Belle commercial shrimp boat trawling for wild-caught shrimp in Atlantic waters off South Carolina.

    A Day Aboard the Gracie Belle: How South Carolina Shrimpers Bring in the Catch

    Step aboard the 80-foot Gracie Belle with Capt. Craig Reaves and his crew for a behind-the-scenes look at commercial shrimping…
  • Andrew Carmines of Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks on Hilton Head Island.

    Andrew Carmines on What Makes Lowcountry Seafood Special

    Andrew Carmines of Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks shares his lifelong connection to Hilton Head Island, what makes Lowcountry…
  • Lowcountry shrimpers Craig Reaves Jim Buchanan John Gerdes

    Meet the Lowcountry Shrimpers Keeping a Coastal Tradition Alive

    For generations, shrimping has been part of life along the Lowcountry coast. Today, local shrimpers are carrying on family traditions…
  • Third-generation fishmonger Charles Russo III preparing seafood at Russo’s Fresh Seafood in Bluffton, South Carolina.

    Local Shrimp Guide: What Bluffton Fishmonger Charles Russo III Wants You to Know

    Third-generation fishmonger Charles Russo III of Russo’s Fresh Seafood in Bluffton explains what makes local shrimp special, when they’re in…
  • Gay Fish Company shrimp boats and working waterfront surrounded by marshes on St. Helena Island, South Carolina.

    Gay Fish Company: A St. Helena Island Shrimping Tradition Since 1948

    Since 1948, Gay Fish Company has helped keep the Lowcountry’s shrimping traditions alive on St. Helena Island, from fresh wild-caught…
  • Fall style with lightweight layers for warm days and cool nights

    The Best Transitional Pieces for Lowcountry Fall Style

    September’s changing temperatures call for a wardrobe that can do a little bit of everything. Discover versatile layers, rich autumn…
  • Steve Menzies standing inside the modern Lowcountry GT collector car showroom in Bluffton, South Carolina.

    Inside Lowcountry GT: Bluffton’s Gallery of Automotive Art

    Step inside Lowcountry GT, Steve Menzies’ new Bluffton automotive gallery showcasing rare Bentleys, Rolls-Royces, heritage vehicles and historically significant collector…

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This Sea Pines Retreat Brings Resort Living Home

This Sea Pines Retreat Brings Resort Living Home

Overlooking South Beach, this Sea Pines vacation rental brings the ease of resort living home with ocean views, a pool…

How a Dated Sea Pines Kitchen Became a Dream Cooking Space

How a Dated Sea Pines Kitchen Became a Dream Cooking Space

After years of helping others design dream kitchens, Brantley King transformed her own dated Sea Pines galley into a bright,…

A Palmetto Bluff Home Reimagining Lowcountry Design.

A Palmetto Bluff Home Reimagining Lowcountry Design.

Set along the waterfront of Palmetto Bluff, this retreat puts a fresh spin on Lowcountry design through unexpected materials, handcrafted…

Inside the Moody “Vibe Room” of This Palmetto Bluff Home

Inside the Moody “Vibe Room” of This Palmetto Bluff Home

Tucked behind the home’s light-filled living spaces, this Palmetto Bluff “vibe room” takes a darker approach to coastal design with…

An Olympic Soccer Star’s Palmetto Bluff Backyard Is Built for Family, Fun and the Waterfront

An Olympic Soccer Star’s Palmetto Bluff Backyard Is Built for Family, Fun and the Waterfront

Designed for an Olympic soccer gold medalist and his family, this Palmetto Bluff backyard brings together a pool, turf field,…

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