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Get on Board with Lowcountry Bites: The Parrillas have found an artistic niche through their successful business
By Ashley Daniels Tatina “Tati” Parrilla is an accountant by trade and the owner of Lowcountry Bites, which fuels her artistic passion. The creative charcuterie board outlet was first sparked during the COVID pandemic, when many new ideas took shape.…
December 2025 Book Review: Rockets’ Red Glare
Book by: William Webster & Dick LochteReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books Sage Mendiluze is a police deputy determined to find and stop a series of relentless and brutal murders. After two wilderness guides are gunned…
Give Back this Holiday Season: 12 Local Charities and Organizations That Need Our Help
1. Associated Charities of Myrtle Beach. A long-standing volunteer-operated charity serving the homeless and impoverished in the Grand Strand.How to help: Drop off clean clothing, shoes, linens, and towels at their donation bin, or organize a holiday drive to gather…
November 2025 Book Review: Bessie in Love and War
Book by: Karen StokesReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books Writing under a fictitious name of Patience Pennington, Elizabeth Allston Pringle (1845–1921), author of A Woman Rice Planter and Chronicles of Chicora Wood, penned diary entries of…
A Q&A with Drs. Dr. Torri and Michael Gambacorta About Their New Book: Beyond the Prescription
What inspired you to write Beyond the Prescription, and why did you feel now was the right time to release it? Dr. Mike: I have treated thousands of patients with pain who were told their only option was medication, injections,…
Beach Babe Life: How Malinda Howell is soaking up retired life at the beach
By: Ashley Daniels Malinda Howell traded in her heels for flip-flops when she moved to Myrtle Beach three years ago. Originally from Ocean City, Maryland, Howell then lived in Augusta, Georgia, for 23 years and worked in sales in the…
Joy in the Morning: Cancer survivor Lauren Morris shares the journey to her wakeup call
By: Ashley Daniels Lauren Morris turns 52 next month and, as a double cancer survivor, she celebrates that and beyond. “I remember being terrified of turning 50, but then I was like, ‘This is awesome,’ because I’ve lost my filter…
October 2025 Book Reviews: Peepers’s Remarkable Journey and Tango The Eagle Eyed Stallion
Books by: Tom HandelReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books With a passion to volunteer at a nearby wildlife sanctuary that protects and preserves wildlife, Tom Handel found inspiration in the uplifting stories unfolding at the sanctuary,…
Team Mom: Life coach Martine Williams is helping women find themselves, one mompreneur at a time
By: Ashley Daniels Now more than ever, women need a boost to snuff out the potential burnout that seeps into our lives. That’s where PDP (Professional Development Plan) professional and life coach Martine Williams enters – and she knows, because…
Longtime Success by Design: A spotlight on John Gore of B. Graham Interiors
By: Ashley Daniels John Gore, owner of B. Graham Interiors, has designed his way around thousands of homes and condos in the Myrtle Beach area for more than 50 years. If those walls could talk, they would resoundingly agree that…
September 2025 Book Review: Goodnight Georgetown, Goodnight Pawleys Island
Books by: Flo PhillipsReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books Flo Phillips is a retired educator that stays active in Georgetown County helping to educate young readers. Goodnight Colonial Georgetown is a quaint picture book suitable for…
A Q& A with with Myra Starnes of The Dickens Christmas Show and Festivals
Q: What inspired the creation of the Dickens Christmas Show and Festivals, and how did it all begin? A: The Dickens Christmas Show and Festivals began when I saw our community’s year slow down after Labor Day, leaving many without…
Over Easy Along The Grand Strand—A Few of Our Morning Favorites
By Tammie Hughes The Grand Strand has a long-standing affection for morning grub. The sheer number of pancake houses dotting Business 17 is a testament to the volume of area breakfast lovers, and tourists continue to fuel the demand. Breakfast…
Our Favorite Dog-Friendly Restaurants Along The Grand Strand
By Tammie Hughes The Grand Strand has a growing lineup of pup-loving restaurants. You can check out BringFido.com for lists that are updated regularly. We are highlighting a few of our favorites for you and your loving fur baby to…
August 2025 Book Review: Peace Like A River
Book by: Scott GouldReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books I was born, raised, and still live in the South. For the past twenty-something years, I’ve taught creative writing at the S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts…
Fifth Act: Myrtle Beach’s Long Bay Theatre celebrates its fifth anniversary in 2025
By: Ashley Daniels Just as any stage production, the local Long Bay Theatre has also gone through several acts in its lifespan since artistic director Greg London first raised the curtain at the former Palace Theatre in Myrtle Beach in…
The Fabric of her Life: Page Nash, owner of Rose Arbor Fabrics, shares two important pieces in her happy heart
By: Ashley Daniels Two great loves in Page Nash’s life have been her Rose Arbor Fabrics business for the last 30-plus years and her fur babies – and sometimes the two even intertwine. She shares that Tootie, a cat Nash…
Lombardo’s in Myrtle Serves Up Old-School Italian
By Tammie Hughes I’ve visited most of the Italian venues along the Grand Strand and there’s no shortage of authentic places to grab a plate of pasta, but if you’re looking for old-school vibes and great food—then Lombardo’s should be…
Gettin’ Gritty With Chef-Owner Frank Kline of Mt Pleasant’s Grace & Grit
By Tammie Hughes I was immersed in enjoying the last bites of the Fried Oyster Rockefeller appetizer and dipping hushpuppies into the decadent white wine, lemon, and herb broth of the Bull’s Bay Clams with Roasted Pork Belly when owner…
Traditional Style with a Modern Twist: How Vicki Clark and Danielle Allison make Victoria’s Ragpatch a success story
By: Ashley Daniels Victoria’s Ragpatch just celebrated 48 years of business in the Calabash and Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina area, but the dynamic duo that runs the retail stores is already planning to celebrate in a big way on…