Hilton Head Island news, business, and community on the South Carolina Lowcountry coast
Whitley Henderson covers preventive care and family health for Hilton Head Island readers, drawing on USDA MyPlate, AHA, and SC DHEC guidance. She is in her tenth year on the beat and files weekly explainers families can put on the fridge by Sunday night. Tracks the receipts, the records, and the names behind the numbers.
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More than 100 technology companies, including prominent names like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Microsoft, have signed an open letter on August 27, 2026, advocating for a united front\u2026
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh delivered keynote remarks on August 28, 2026, at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, marking his 100th day in office by outlining a\u2026
A recent analysis published on August 26, 2026, highlights how builder mortgage rate buy-downs are creating a distorted view of housing prices, impacting both new and existing home\u2026
The national housing market is experiencing shrinkflation, a trend where new single-family homes are decreasing in size while their price per square foot increases. This development, highlighted in\u2026
A recent escalation in tariff tensions between the United States and Canada, following the collapse of trade talks on Saturday, August 22, 2026, is raising new concerns for\u2026
A potential trade war between the United States and Canada, involving tariffs on steel, aluminum, and possibly vehicles, is creating significant economic uncertainty for the auto industry. Industry\u2026
A newly released home maintenance guide offers a detailed checklist of 30 tasks designed to help property owners in Hilton Head Island ensure their residences remain in optimal\u2026
Homeowners across Hilton Head Island are often reminded of the critical role consistent property maintenance plays in safeguarding their investments, particularly as the summer season brings its unique\u2026
Proactive home maintenance during the summer months is a critical safeguard against the more severe weather conditions that can arise later in the year, according to recent guidance\u2026
With summer in full swing, property owners across Hilton Head Island are turning their attention to a range of home maintenance tasks designed to safeguard their investments against\u2026
Maintaining a home in the Lowcountry during the summer months presents a distinct set of challenges, from mitigating the effects of humidity to ensuring the safety of outdoor\u2026
A comprehensive guide designed to assist homeowners in preparing for severe weather events has been updated, offering a phased checklist that addresses both long-term preventative measures and immediate\u2026