Author: Barry Kaufman

Get Ready for Hilton Head's Fest Season

This is it – the time of year Hilton Head Island truly comes to life. It’s the best of times, it’s the fest of times as the calendar bursts at the seam with event after event celebrating everything great about…

Denise Boutte

Actress* Denise Boutte gets back to her Southern roots with new cookbook.

My Adidas!

Tennis legend Stan Smith is still at the top of his game.

Blue Zones

There are a handful of secret spots around the globe, places where for one reason or another people just tend to live a little bit longer. Could Savannah be the next Blue Zone?

It's Game On

David Johnson made his mark on the multibillion-dollar video games industry. Now he’s taking his legendary career to Savannah and reinventing himself amid the famous Southern hospitality of the Hostess City.

Film Revolution

Starring the cast of Southern Charm, Chris Goram, Myles Truitt, Jackson Rathbone, Andra Reeve-Rabb & The Savannah Film Alliance.

Why You Should Join Pedal Hilton Head

Life moves a little slower on Hilton Head Island. Maybe it’s some combination of salt air, the gentle sound of the waves or the shimmer of a sunset reflected off of marshy waters. But maybe it’s because getting around Hilton…

Weathered Or Art?

To you, it might just be a wall. To Jeremiah Brzoska, it’s a canvas. Through his company Artistic Finishes of North Florida, he’s making the world a more beautiful place, one project at a time.

Unapologetically Southern

With his cowboy hat and his dad-next-door style, Chad Prather is an unlikely star in a YouTube galaxy full of millennial snowflakes and dudebros.

Hollywood Branding

In the film industry, it’s all about branding yourself. nobody is better than Southern actor Mark Mcullough. Whether you are a Hollywood superstar or a private banker in Small Town, Georgia, everyone benefits from the classes that this up and coming A-lister hosts right here in Savannah, Georgia.

Burt Reynolds Dies at 82

Just 24 hours before South magazine's scheduled interview and photoshoot, the South's greatest actor passes away.

The Grey

The swanky art modern stylings of a defunct bus station turned out to be the perfect template for a throwback dining experience where contemporary flavors meet timeless decor.

A Shindig with Billy Reid

Fashion icon Billy Reid just wanted to throw a quiet party in his adopted hometown of Florence, Alabama. When a few hundred of his closest friends showed up, Shindig—an annual exclamation of the unique style of the South—was born.

Get Wild at Hilton Head’s Coastal Discovery Museum

Hilton Head Island offers one of the best places on earth to get up close and personal with some of the southeast coastal plain’s native critters and soak in its beautiful surroundings. From creeks and waterways to thick maritime forests,…

Heaven’s Angel

Convicted felon Mel Chancey is living proof of the everlasting strength of second chances, showing the world that sometimes the road to heaven winds through miles and miles of hell.

Power House

The three little piggies wish they’d had a house like David and Andrea Howard’s. He skipped the straw, sticks, and stones and went right to concrete and created an architectural marvel.

Echoes of Old Savannah

Bestselling author C.J. Daugherty’s new book draws inspiration from her time prowling the streets of Savannah.

Cheers to 50 Years: Your Guide to a Historic Heritage

Since it first launched in 1969, putting Hilton Head Island on the map, the annual Heritage golf tournament has served as the island’s signature event. As some of golf’s biggest names make their way to Harbour Town, the entire island…

Exploring Hilton Head Island’s Majestic Waterways

By virtue of being an island, Hilton Head is surrounded by water. But apart from and meandering in between the ICW along one edge and the vastness of the Atlantic to the other, the island is a treasure trove of…

The Best Way to See Hilton Head Island: By Bike

Hilton Head Island’s lush natural beauty and blissfully temperate sub-tropical climate demand a slower pace. And its hidden wonders, tucked away among tranquil maritime forests and along the banks of peaceful lagoons, demand exploration. Combine these demands and you have…

Model Mayhem

With her striking good looks and her veteran bona fides, Miss Lauren Young has quickly become an internet sensation. This former Army MP's relentless patriotism made her a perfect fit for Nine Line Apparel.

The Art of Being Yellow

Jesse Cole, the owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team, is just as vibrant and colorful as his trademark yellow tuxedo. His new book, “Find Your Yellow Tux” encourages readers to embrace what makes them different.

Super Size Me: Hilton Head for Large Groups

The great thing about a place like Hilton Head is that there’s a little something for everyone. Sure not everyone’s going to feel like golf or tennis, but who can say no to a day on the beach or a…

A Brief Guide to Hilton Head Island's Place Names

You’ve more than likely ever heard about Hilton Head Island, maybe you’ve even visited. But odds are good you’ve never once considered its odd name. Hilton Island, sure you assume that it was named after some guy named Hilton (and…

Royal Intent: A Gala for the Ages

GEORGE the second, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland, king, defender of the faith, and so forth. To all to whom these presents shall come, greeting. So begins the charter of the great state of…

Plan Your February Hilton Head Vacation

Why You Need to Start Planning Your February Hilton Head Vacation   We know. We know. February? A beach vacation in February? But hear us out – Hilton Head Island is more than just beaches. It’s more than just golf.…

Ready for Spring Break on Hilton Head Island?

It seems like we’re heading for a pretty mild winter here in the South. Just the same, we’re already looking forward to spring break. Yeah, March is a long way off. But it will be here before you know it…

Survivors

For everyone reading this, there is a time and a place where the final chapter of your story will be told, you will breathe your last and you will move on.

Dr. Hot Rod

Dr. Ronald Finger is famous in these parts as being one of the best plastic surgeons in the south. Few people know him as Ron the Race Car Driver.

Husk Savannah

Sean Brock’s four-city celebration of Southern cuisine comes to Savannah.

Farm to Table

Once thought of as simply a fad, Farm to Table has come to serve as a rallying point for conscious consumers, restaurateurs, and family farmers eager to bring food back to its roots.

Ghost Coast: The True Spirit of Christmas

Looking for that last-minute gift idea for the discerning spirit lover on your list? You’re in luck because we’ve discovered a treasure trove of amazing gifts at Ghost Coast Distillery. Beyond their famed libations, Ghost Coast is a celebration of…

New Years Eve on Hilton Head Island

New Year’s Eve on Hilton Head Island Ring in 2018 in style on the coast. It’s about time to make your New Year’s Eve plans, if you haven’t already. And if you haven’t, you’re in luck because we have an…

Your Guide to a Hilton Head Family Vacation

There’s a reason why the roads of Hilton Head Island tend to skew fairly minivan-heavy during the summer months: with its 12 miles of sandy beaches and endless opportunities for recreation, this is paradise for family travel.   Whatever your…

The Road to Cranford Hollow

Hilton Head Island’s resident boot-tappin’, fiddle-shredding rock stars have toured the country, conquered the recording studio… and mellowed into one of the most musically rounded, dynamic live shows in the South.

Ride with Norman Reedus

Norman Reedus, everyone’s favorite bike-riding zombie-killing bad boy from The Walking Dead, recently took his new show Ride with Norman Reedus through Savannah. In an exclusive interview, South magazine gets his thoughts on the Hostess City, life on the road, and which of his co-stars he’d throw to the zombies.

Southern Entrepreneurs: Fulfillment.com

Most entrepreneurs agree that timing is everything. Meet some of the south's most successful that have changed with the times or hit the market at just the right moment.

Arthur Blank's Check

How Arthur Blank, a kid from New York, wound up transforming the South—a few million in charitable donations (and one Super Bowl appearance) at a time.