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Art at the Heart of the Lowcountry: A Portrait of Georgetown Artist Charles Williams
By Ashley Daniels Contemporary visual artist Charles Edward Williams grew up in Georgetown, South Carolina, with a passion manifested from his paintbrush that recreates the lovely landscapes and faces of the Lowcountry. At 40 years old, after years of being…
In Full Bloom: Rose Arbor Fabrics has experienced continued growth over the last 30 years
By Ashley Daniels For the past 33 years, Rose Arbor Fabrics has been a wildly successful home interior institution in the Myrtle Beach area. Owner Page Nash took over the store in 1994, and a second Rose Arbor location opened…
Shining a Light on a Local Legend: LaFaye’s at 79th has been the hotspot for lamps, shades, repairs, and more for more than four decades
By Ashley Daniels The cute little corner gift shop that could, LaFaye’s at 79th, continues to be a Myrtle Beach mainstay after 42 years in business, with locations and ownership changing over that time span. Originally owned by its namesake,…
Walking for a Cause: Tideland Health’s In the Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
When and where will this year’s In the Pink walk take place? The Tidelands Health In the Pink breast cancer awareness walk is set for Saturday, Oct. 19, at 9:30 a.m. at an all-new location – the beautiful Brookgreen Gardens.…
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…
Cover Artist: Mina Beckett
Mina Beckett is an award-winning author known for her spicy romance novels and sweet short stories, featured in publications like Woman’s World Magazine. Through her writing and artistic expression, she’s discovered a powerful outlet for processing and transforming her difficult…
Healing Through Courageous Creativity
By Mina Beckett From a young age, art has been my refuge, the one place where I could escape into my own world. I can still vividly remember sitting on the floor at six or seven years old, surrounded by…
Starting Over…Again
By Dianna Graveman I call it my “Summer of Bliss.” Two years ago, in 2022, life was pleasant and quiet. My then 33-year-old daughter was in cancer remission. My 93-year-old dad, while declining rapidly, could still be left alone for…
Hammock Coast CrossFit: Transforming Lives Through Fitness and Community
By Haley Brandon In Pawleys Island, Hammock Coast CrossFit has become a place where people of all ages and backgrounds come together to improve their fitness and well-being. Founded by Karen and Scott Stephenson, this gym has grown from a…
The Perfect Color Combination: Pink & Red provides a pop of color in your wardrobe and is proud to support brands owned by women in the South
By Ashley Daniels Color yourself fabulous at Pink & Red, a unique boutique that’s been stylish and chic since opening doors for business in Myrtle Beach on May 1, 2021. Owner Jessica Hughes took over the Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store…
Turning Lives Around: Body Revolution Aesthetics & Wellness is committed to changing lives, inside and out
By Ashley Daniels The husband-and-wife team of Dr. Jason and Morgan Farrah has decades of experience in acute healthcare, but seven years ago, they decided to sidestep from traditional medicine into aesthetics and wellness. The Farrahs’ first wellness spa was…
The Power of Strength: The Importance of Lifting Weights for Women
By Haley Brandon In recent years, the perception of women lifting weights has dramatically shifted. No longer seen as an activity exclusive to men or professional athletes, weightlifting has gained traction among women of all ages and backgrounds. This change…
The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Dream Home
Finding your dream home is one of the most exciting yet challenging decisions you’ll make. Whether you’re looking at lifestyle magazines for inspiration or scouring real estate websites, the process can feel overwhelming. But with the right approach, you can…
The Myrtle Beach Police Department K9 Unit: Trained Protectors, Beloved Companions
By Haley Brandon The Myrtle Beach Police Department created the K-9 Unit in 2001. Since then, the program has grown extensively and continues to provide an essential service in apprehending criminals using trained canines and their law enforcement handlers, one…
Cover Artist: Dmitry Spiros
Dmitry Spiros was born in 1971 in Tashkent, a contemporary impressionist artist. Dmitry was raised in a family with Greek roots. His grandparents spoke Greek, Turkish and Russian. After the historical events in Soviet Russia in 1917, part of the…
Lassie – Our Wonder Dog
By Arlene Shovald Lassie didn’t quite seem like the right name for a German Shepherd, but that is what our son decided to call her. She was a six-week-old, mostly German Shepherd, that my husband acquired in a visit to…
Love Against All Odds
By Dannye Chase Georgia was a literal rescue. Not a pudgy puppy raised in a foster home, not a stray dog fed by caring neighbors. Georgia was alone. My brother was the one to find her on a wintry Minnesota…
The “Ghost” Dogs of Summer
By Christine Vernon Many folks have heard the expression “dog days of summer” and immediately think of hot, humid days, particularly in August. The Romans coined the term “dog days of summer” when Sirius, the dog star, would appear in…
Blazing Trails: Crosby the Arson Dog’s Impact on Fire Scene Investigations
By Haley Brandon In the complex and dangerous world of fire investigation, one unsung hero stands out: Crosby, an accelerant-detecting canine who works alongside Captain Matthew Rice of Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR). Their partnership, which began in April 2018,…
Fidelis Animal Hospital: Dr. Katie Roe-Jarisch’s Journey of Service and Paying It Forward
By Haley Brandon Dr. Katie Roe-Jarisch grew up in Belton, SC, just outside of Anderson. She attended Clemson University, majoring in Agriculture and minoring in Animal Science. Reflecting on her college years, she admits, “I wasn’t sure what I wanted…