One-of-a-kind crafts are available for inspired gift-giving at the 5th edition of CraftHiltonHead2016. This National Juried Fine Arts Craft Guild Exhibition, which occurs only once every two years, showcases ninety 2 and 3-dimensional craft works of featured artists from around the country, competing for cash awards.

The Presbyterian Women of First Presbyterian Church invite you, once again, to take time off from your holiday hustle and bustle to enjoy some moments of quiet wonder at the annual Nativity Celebration. In just a few short years, this exhibit of crèches from around the world has become one of Beaufort’s favorite downtown Christmas events.

When God called, it was a little angel that answered.

         She was a mere week old, having just shyly earned her wings.

         “I have something of grave importance to ask of you,” He said to her.

         “Of course.” Though uncertain, she spoke clearly and with great sincerity. “Anything.”

The Backyard Tourist Hooks Up With Cast Away Charters

Story and Photos by Mark Shaffer

“There it is!” shouts Captain Tim. After 30 minutes of fishing I’m pretty sure he can sense the fish before it hits the bait. That’s been the trend, anyway. Before the words are out of his mouth the tip of Susan’s fishing rod snaps down.

            “Fish on!”

            The early November morning is cool and the air is sweet with the scent of marsh grass and oysters waiting for the incoming tide. A soft breeze barely ripples the surface leaving a near perfect mirror to reflect the lipstick smear of sunrise. We’ve been fishing the mouth of a tidal creek in Port Royal Sound since just before sun up and the Speckled Trout are running.