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The December 2018 issue leads with its cover story on the people who give in the Lowcountry, with "88 Locals Who Give" profiling community philanthropy. Holiday gift guides, seasonal eats and a Christmas cocktail feature at Dove Street round out the issue.

July's cover features Beverly Serral and the new Bestnest vacation rental on Hilton Head Island. Inside, the issue covers crab ecology and the lowcountry crab scene, a magician's career, and a look at how students at May River Montessori School grow and sell vegetables.

This May issue turns to the garden, with a roundup of favorite plants from the Local Life team and a look at gardening on television with Making It Grow host Amanda McNulty. Features on garden books and films, waterfront living and home ideas round out the issue.

This November issue celebrates the pets of the Lowcountry, from the cover-to-cover pet-friendly feature to stories about a team of healing pooches and a blue and gold macaw named Kiwi. Readers also find local dining picks and a look at Hilton Head's carriage-ride mascots.

The April 2021 issue leads with a cover feature on Georgia's four barrier islands and the port city of Brunswick, with St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island. Inside, Richard Thomas talks about connecting history and business through learning technology, and a history of Beaufort County, South Carolina, is reviewed.

The April issue leads with an examination of lesser-known people and events in the Lowcountry's 500-year recorded history. Other features include a profile of Larry Rowland on Beaufort's role in the nation's story and a look at haint blue and its Gullah roots.

This May issue casts a wide net over Lowcountry fishing, with expert advice on where to go and what gear to bring for Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort and the surrounding waters. Also inside are a look at a Bluffton manor home's lowcountry architecture and tips for styling a back porch.

The February 2019 issue leads with the island's past, from the years before the bridge to the 1950s visitors who followed it. Lowcountry history also turns up at the Coastal Discovery Museum, alongside a feature on the Hilton Head International Piano Competition.

The cover story, "This Dog Can Hunt," turns to the sporting life of the Lowcountry, with hunting dogs, fly fishing and outdoor pursuits. The November issue also covers holiday recipes, including a duck dish, and fashion picks for the season.

The August 2019 issue leads with Port Royal listings, including homes on Everglade Place and Sovereign Drive. Inside, Local Life covers kiteboarding in the lowcountry, backyard wildlife habitats and a conversation with Palmetto Bluff conservationist Jay Walea.

The January 2018 cover story is built around the Faces of Fitness and a new year of wellness, with features on transformation and a question-and-answer with celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan ahead of the Hilton Head seafood festival. Recipes and juicing tips round out the eats section.

The April 2018 issue marks 50 years of the RBC Heritage, with a cocktail feature built around the anniversary's signature drink and a look at the tournament's festivities in Harbour Town. Also inside: a profile of defending champion Wesley Bryan and a home tour of a Palmetto Bluff model house.

The December 2019 issue of Local Life turns to the holidays, with a lead feature on entertaining and a look at the Lowcountry's party planners and event designers. Inside are holiday recipes, cocktail ideas, and gift and style picks.

This August 2020 issue covers the history of the Hilton Head Island music scene, told through the memories of local musicians and the island's music community. It also features a look at the Netflix series Outer Banks, filmed in the Lowcountry, and a profile of the musician Keith Karloff.

The June 2020 issue of Local Life centers on summer grilling, with a guide to grill-ready recipes and a profile of Kevin Lawless, a blacksmith who builds grills. It also covers the RBC Heritage moving to a summer date without spectators and the Lowcountry Duffers golf group.

The cover is an advertisement for an auto detailing shop, so the issue's own features are the focus. Inside, stories cover Lowcountry farmers and fresh-market produce, a Bluffton sculptor, and farmhouse-style home design.

The cover story is an advertisement for Auto Spa's paint protection, ceramic coating and window tinting services. Inside, the March issue covers Lowcountry homes, spring fishing tips and a profile of a Gullah farm educator.

The October 2018 issue leads with Karen Moraghan, a New Jersey transplant settling into life on Hilton Head Island. It also covers local superstitions, southern food traditions and the area's locally made products.

Local Life's September 2018 issue turns to makeovers, from a Sea Pines home renovation to fall wardrobe swaps and advice on refreshing your look. Also inside are a lowcountry fall weddings feature and a laser eye surgery piece.

The cover story profiles Jeep Patrick, a sixth-grade golfer from Sea Pines Montessori Academy who has set the course record at First Tee of the Lowcountry and played in a state high school tournament. Other features include Hilton Head Christian Academy volleyball player Sidney Desimone and a spring seafood and recipe section.

The March issue opens with a showcase of Distinctive Granite and Marble's stone craftsmanship in the Lowcountry. Inside, David Lauderdale, the grand marshal, is profiled as a chronicler of the region's history, alongside a feature on Greenville as a road-trip destination.

The September issue puts the spotlight on local makers, crafters and artisans, introducing the first Crafted in the Lowcountry awards. Also inside: a profile of Hilton Head distiller Peter Thompson and a look at Tom Moore's NFL career.

The May 2020 issue turns to life at home during the pandemic, with a fashion feature shot through social media instead of a studio and a self-care guide from a local makeup artist. It also covers the Help 4 Hope fund for lowcountry families and restaurants, and a look at Hilton Head's south end.

The December 2020 issue turns to holiday traditions across the Lowcountry, from home preparations for guests to homemade salt dough ornaments. Shortbread baking, stargazing and a yule log recipe from Berkeley Hall round out the season.