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April 2025 Book Review: Six Days in Bombay
Book by: Alka JoshiReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books International bestselling author Alka Joshi draws readers deep into India at another time and place with Six Days in Bombay becoming her first standalone novel since the…
We Are Family: An inside look at the next generation of Custom Outdoor Furniture & Restrapping
By: Ashley Daniels Olivia Smith has fond memories as a kid of her grandparents working out of their garage before Custom Outdoor Furniture & Restrapping began operating in the building it does today on Business 17 in Garden City in…
Women Celebrating Women: Brookgreen Gardens’ Anna Hyatt Huntington Awards Luncheon Honors the Founder’s Legacy
By: Ashley Daniels March marks Women’s History Month, and Brookgreen Gardens is doing its part to celebrate fellow female pioneers through what totals a trifecta of partnerships with New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and Coastal Carolina University. The annual…
Visionary Baker Gives Rise to Restaurant Group — Heidi’s Corner (Hook & Barrel, Croissants Bistro & Bakery, Coffee & Cream Cabana)
By Tammie Hughes Heidi Vukov was on the heels of a work trip when she carved out time to chat with me. We grabbed coffee at her lovely adjacent Croissant’s Bistro & Bakery and headed over to a quiet space…
A Q&A with Dr. Emily Touloukian, DO from Coastal Cancer Center and Dr. Kathleen Raynor, MD from Strand GI Associates
Q: What are the most common risk factors for developing colon cancer? A: Risk factors for colon cancer can be divided into two categories: non-modifiable (things you cannot change) and modifiable (things you can change). Non-modifiable risk factors include age, family…
March 2025 Book Review: The Story She Left Behind
Book by: Patti Callahan HenryReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books 1927, Bluffton, South Carolina. Acclaimed author Bronwyn disappears without a trace, leaving behind her husband and her young daughter Clara. A most intriguing literary mystery where,…
Brittain Resorts & Hotels Transforms Three Premier Properties with $58 Million Investment
Brittain Resorts & Hotels (BRH), in partnership with EOS Hospitality, is redefining the Myrtle Beach hospitality landscape with a monumental investment of over $58 million in transformative renovations at three of its most beloved properties: Caribbean Resort & Villas, Ocean…
A Southern Celebration: The Wedding of Sam Cacace and Luke Williams
By Haley Brandon In the heart of spring, on May 4, 2024, Sam Cacace and Luke Williams celebrated their love with a wedding at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Their special day was full of…
A Q&A with the Horry County Literary Council: Murder Mystery Fundraiser
Can you provide a brief summary of your organization and mission? We are a local non-profit that has been in existence since 1976. Our mission is to improve the lives of youth, adults, and families by teaching basic literacy and…
With Love from a Lens: Candice Adelle Photography creates beautiful wedding photos and relationships beyond the Big Day
By Ashley Daniels Charleston, South Carolina-based wedding photographer Candice Schneider, owner of Candice Adelle Photography, traded in her work life in the corporate world for a life behind the lens 15 years ago. “I worked in sales starting when I…
Date Night Upgrade — Bistro 90 Delivers Plated Perfection
By Tammie Hughes Arguably the best restaurant in Greater Myrtle, Bistro 90 delivers nothing less than plated perfection. I met with the owner, Roland Sciotto, just before the Friday dinner service. His love of food began when his grandmother of…
We’re STILL Obsessed with Charcuterie (and Party) Boards
By Tammie Hughes Charcuterie boards became popular decades ago, and we are still obsessed. The modern board craze has gone well beyond charcuterie, creating an entirely new style of entertaining that revolves around all sorts of party boards, theme boards,…
February 2025 Book Review: Last Twilight in Paris
Book by: Pam JenoffReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books As a diplomat, the author handled Holocaust issues in Poland. Today, she teaches law in Philly and is grateful for book communities; she has long said they…
Seeing a Window of Opportunity: Matthew and Kristy Yelle of Palmetto Protection Films took an entrepreneurial risk that rewarded
By Ashley Daniels The husband-and-wife team of Matthew and Kristy Yelle, owners of Palmetto Protection Films, and their story of success mirrors the “slow and steady wins the race” classic of overcoming challenges and setbacks over the years. The couple…
Crystal Frye, owner of The EZ Easel, paints a non-traditional picture of success
By Ashley Daniels “You have to do what you have to do sometimes until you can do what you want to do,” says Crystal Frye, owner of The EZ Easel. That’s the trajectory her journey toward her artistic entrepreneurship has…
Zardin Healthy Eatery: A Wholesome Commitment
By Tammie Hughes Fresh, Organic, and Sustainable – that’s the wholesome commitment from the purveyors at Zardin. Two and a half years into their “health is wealth” venture, the concept is still going strong and patrons are in love. It…
January 2025 Book Review: The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds
Book by: Jennifer MoormanReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books Moorman tells an uplifting story about love, loss, and time travel. When recently widowed Josephine Reynolds makes a wish that she had never been born, and inadvertently…
A Q&A with Mikaela Schaefer, Business Coach
Q: What inspired you to become a business coach? A: When I graduated from Iowa State University, I knew I wanted my life to be marked by positively influencing others, so I decided to forgo my marketing degree and spent…
Celebrating 25 Years: Greg Norman’s Australian Grille
By Tammie Hughes Consistently voted as a top restaurant venue, Greg Norman’s Australian Grille in Barefoot Landing blends a familiar casual steakhouse atmosphere with water views and an upgraded menu. The grille widens the palates of its patrons with offerings…
Casting Confidence: How Captain Rich Charters is Inspiring a New Wave of Women Anglers
Fishing has long been seen as a male-dominated sport, with images of weathered fishermen casting lines into the deep blue sea. But times are changing. More women are grabbing their rods, embracing the adventure, and breaking through the traditional barriers…