#PartingShot (July 2020)
First Swim “This little one had a real struggle getting down to the water because the nest was quite far up on the beach. By the time it got to …
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I caught a fish THIS big!
Run for the Bulls Tournament 2020
Tasty turtles
Presidents used to eat turtles, as did millions of Americans. The demand for turtle was once so high, many populations are still recovering from the harvesting of past generations. For …
Signature Cocktail: Boat Scrubber Slush
Photos by Mike Ritterbeck Each month, LOCAL Life features a must-try signature cocktail from a local establishment. This month, we highlight the Boat Scrubber Slush at Skull Creek Dockside. It …
Style: At ease in your own shell
Like sea turtles, locals are in love with Lowcountry beaches.
Blinding lights
Frequent ‘lights out’ offender gets a turtle-friendly makeover. Story by Amber Kuehn. Marine biologist Amber Kuehn is the leader of Turtle Patrol HHI. In 2017, there were 38 nests on …
Local Turtle Art
Myrtle the Turtle
Secret spot off the beaten path: Abercorn Creek
Story + Photography by Michele Roldán-Shaw I must admit, I was a little reticent at first to paddle Abercorn Creek. A wild tributary of the Savannah, it appears on a …
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A slice of celebrity for sale
Iconic Beaufort home keeps making history. Story by Lisa Allen and Photos by Tony Pierro The house at 601 Bay Street in Beaufort appears immortal, earning survivor status in the …
Turtles: Revered creatures throughout time & cultures
Story By Eddy Hoyle + Illustrations By Megan Goheen Have you ever been stuck driving uphill behind a large RV and unable to pass it? It slows you down, and …
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