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Essential Travel Tips and Tricks
Travel, be it an international adventure or a hike in nature, opens your eyes to new people, places, and perspectives, and leaves a positive impact. Yet, a successful trip doesn’t depend only on the destination. It also depends on preparation.…
Cover Artist: Christine Vernon
Christine Vernon began her artistic journey at age three and sold her first painting at eight years old. She studied art throughout her school years in a suburb of Philadelphia, PA. She has a lifelong passion for not only acrylic painting…
“Don’t Forget Him”
Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | May 2025 This June, as we celebrate the men in our lives, it’s worth pausing to ask a simple question: When was the last time he had a check-up? Let’s…
June 2025 Book Review: Before Dorothy
Book by: Hazel GaynorReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books The Great Depression and the Dust Bowl of the 1930’s: Hazel finds it easy to allow her true feelings to embroider themselves among her words. The imagined…
2025 Men in Business
In honor of Father’s Day this month, we asked local male business owners to tell us about their businesses, why they started them, and to share important qualities or skills that have contributed to their success as business owners. We are…
Dr. Katie’s Bark and Brief: Dangers Among Us–Canine Parvo Virus
The coast of South Carolina is a beautiful and relaxing place to live. However, the warm humid weather can be a very dangerous environment to our canine friends for many reasons. One of the most dangerous dog viruses that we…
Get to Know Marvin Levine: Local Author
ABOUT THE BOOK Gold, murder, broken ships, and broken hearts. Hidden off the South Carolina coast for over three hundred years, a missing ship from a lost Spanish treasure fleet has been discovered by an unlikely source. But fishing boat…
Easy, Breezy, Summertime Entertaining
By Suzanne Fretwell During my years living in a small fishing village in coastal North Carolina, my favorite way to entertain summer visitors was, as the joke goes, to make reservations at one of the several great restaurants along the…
Camper Dreams, Teenage Screams: Our Mountain Misadventure
By Ellen Fannon Last week marked the beginning of summer break for our younger son, and for some inexplicable reason, we thought it would be an excellent time to really try out our new camper for more than a couple…
A Culinary Escape to Paradise—6 Restaurants to Visit on Hilton Head Island
By Tammie Hughes When you travel around Hilton Head Island, you’ll often see mentions of “paradise,” which becomes apparent after your first visit. There is something special about the island. HHI is approximately 12 miles long and 5 miles wide,…
Business by Design: Brooke Lucas Shares her Unique Entrepreneurial Journey
By: Ashley Daniels Brooke Lucas, owner of Nicole’s Resale and Design, was born to be a business owner. Her grandfather once ran a Magnavox store, and her father, Bebe Finklea, opened the first video rental store in her hometown of…
What’s in Your Closet and Is It Time to Let Go?
A well-organized closet saves time and helps you stay on top of your wardrobe needs. What’s in your closet might reveal items you haven’t worn in years or things that no longer serve a purpose. Keeping your wardrobe clutter-free is…
Mothers and Daughters in Business
In this issue, we’re celebrating the amazing mother-daughter teams behind some of our favorite local businesses. We asked them two questions: What does it mean to run a business together as mother and daughter? And what’s one lesson you’ve learned from each other…
Olé! We Tried 5 Store-Bought Salsa’s and There Is a CLEAR Winner!
By Tammie Hughes Five shelf-stable salsas, all medium heat, were chosen to review. They were judged based on appearance, texture, flavor, and heat profile. Our top two contestants played hardball, but overall, there was a definite winner! Mateo’s has a…
Rioja and Beyond—Five Spanish Wines To Try Now
By Tammie Hughes Rioja is heralded as the most produced and exported Spanish offering, primarily using the Tempranillo grape and aged in American or French oak. The Gran Reserva (Rioja) is rich, lush, and fruit-forward; it is usually casked in…
¡Bien Hecho! Visit Cantina Imperfecto For Upscale, Authentic Mexican Fare
By Tammie Hughes Cantina Imperfecto is not your average Mexican eatery. Its modern design elements complement the experience and give the place a lively yet relaxed atmosphere. I asked co-owner and managing partner Carlos Laredo about the design. “We hired…
Cover Artist: Bettye Brookfield
Bettye Brookfield is an accomplished artist and educator with a Master of Fine Arts from Memphis College of Art. Her studies have taken her around the world—from art history at Cambridge University in England, to painting in Provence, France, and…
Shelly Hartman: The Relationship-Building Realtor
What a privilege it is to introduce myself to readers in the Sasee community. My name is Shelly Hartman and I am a full time Realtor in what I strongly believe is the best place on the planet to live…
Fine Since ’89: Celebrating the Finer Things with Eleanor Pitts Jewelry & Gifts
By: Ashley Daniels Since 1989, Eleanor Pitts has been a household name and the cherished meaning behind countless special celebrations and memories with loved ones. Before the fine jewelry and gift shop opened its doors at The Shops at Oak…
Easy Fresh Salsa—In a Pinch! (Pico de Gallo)
By Tammie Hughes Ingredients 4 Medium Tomatoes, Chopped1 Medium Sweet Onion, Diced Finely2 Garlic Cloves, Minced2 Fresh Jalapeño, Seeded And Chopped⅓ Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro 1 Tsp. Ground CuminJuice of 1 Lime Juice of ½ LemonSea Salt and Black Pepper…