Author: Margaret Evans

Midway through my molten walk with Dixie last week, we came upon an iridescent green lizard, perched alertly on a bush… all two inches of him. Who knew they could already crane their necks smartly at that size? I dubbed the little guy Freddie.

  Legendary Explorer & Discoverer of Titanic to Visit the Lowcountry: A conversation with Dr. Robert Ballard By Mark ShafferPhotos provided by National Geographic   “Space, the final frontier.” It’s been half a century since Capt. James T. Kirk’s first words introduced the world to Star Trek. The Starship Enterprise continues to explore strange new worlds and captivate the imagination of a new generation. But even before the Enterprise began its fictional exploration of uncharted outer space, an ambitious young marine scientist had already embarked on a mission to lift the veil of Earth’s inner space.  

     LowCountry Habitat for Humanity’s second-ever UpCycled Art Auction will be One Unforgettable September Night in Port Royal. The event will be held at The Shed, 809 Paris Avenue, Port Royal, from 6 to 9 pm Saturday, September 17. Presenting sponsor is CBC National Bank.

I first discovered Dragon Boat Racing when I was a US Marine stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Dragon Boating, or “Hari” as the Japanese call it, is a sport that originated in China over 2,000 years ago and has since spread throughout Asia and the world. It is now the fastest growing watersport in the world, and is a competitive and therapeutic passion for thousands.