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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.

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 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.