Buying a home along the South Carolina coast can mean beautiful surroundings, distinctive neighborhoods and a lifestyle that is hard to duplicate. It can also involve considerations that may not appear in a typical online listing.

Before purchasing a coastal home, it is important to look beyond the …

If you’ve lived along the South Carolina coast for a while, you already know hurricane preparation has two parts: the official safety plan and the unofficial Lowcountry survival plan.

The official plan keeps everyone safe. The unofficial plan makes several hot, humid days without power slightly more tolerable. …