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Miss Independent
By Caroline L. Carver Taking back your independence can mean a lot of different things to a variety of people; it can mean getting back to your old self after a toxic relationship. Or you’ve suffered an injury and just…
Here’s to Life After Divorce!
By Mari Wallace My story is not unusual. Every marriage has its ups and downs, but mine, unfortunately, had far more downs than ups, and this had been going on for far too long. I considered my options. I could stay married…
Fashion Forward: Ginger Gray’s Doodlebugs has made sure children are dressed in their best for 20-plus years
By Ashley Daniels Ginger Gray, owner of Doodlebugs in downtown Georgetown, says she always wanted to be involved in the fashion industry, but her sights weren’t originally set on children’s fashion – it just landed that way over 20 years…
Exploring New Waters: Set Sail Charter Co. Brings Personalized Sailing Adventures to Murrells Inlet
By Haley Brandon Set Sail Charter Co. is making waves in the heart of Murrells Inlet, founded by local maritime enthusiast Steely Hays. Growing up in Murrells Inlet, Steely was introduced to the water at a young age, spending her…
Cover Artist: Blake Munch
Blake Munch was born in New York in 1996. Growing up, his bedroom was next to his father’s art studio, and Blake loved to spend time there. He was raised on a steady diet of Pollock, Picasso, Basquiat, Mozart, Beethoven,…
Pirates of the Carolina Coast
By Christine Vernon In recent years, I have noticed many people moving to our sunny South Carolina coast, especially in the South Strand area which incorporates Surfside Beach, Garden City, Murrells Inlet, and Pawleys Island. Most come to relax on…
A Walk, a Wandering, and a Wonderment of the World
By Elaine Veltri Maybe it’s the long and winding trails toward destinations yet unseen that fuel restoration. Or maybe it’s the gentle rustling of leaves adorning the towering trees that dispenses peace into my pores like a weighted blanket. Or,…
An Unhurried Traveler
By Pam Molnar My husband and I drove from Chicago to Los Angeles – twice. No, we didn’t travel along Route 66 in a fun sports car with the wind whipping through our hair. We drove on the interstate in…
What Traveling Taught Me
By Tammy Darling When an opportunity to travel comes my way, I don’t turn it down. I love going on new adventures, seeing new things, and even revisiting favorites. Most of my traveling is done stateside, but I’ve traveled internationally…
Cover Artist: April Bensch
April grew up in Tampa, FL, where she developed a deep appreciation for both visual and performing arts. She has called Litchfield Beach home for the past 25 years with her husband, David, and their 3 beautiful, equally talented adult…
June 2024 – Letter from the Editor
We’ve all been asked the question: “If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?” As a kid, I would say places like Montana or California, daydreaming about what life would be like elsewhere. But, as I’ve…
Shopping with Purpose: How the gifts at Good Deed Goods give back.
By Ashley Daniels The gift of giving isn’t anything new, of course, but it’s not always the basis of a business model. Unless your business is Good Deed Goods, which lives and thrives by Hebrews 10:24: “And let us consider…
Blue Truck Organics: Cultivating Crops and Community
By Haley Brandon Owned and run by Ross Davies since 2018, Winyah Blueberry Farm, also known as Blue Truck Organics, is home to two acres of delicious certified organic blueberries and various other produce like tomatoes, squash, and blackberries. The…
Stilton Pine: A Gripping Nail-Biter in the Heart of the Lowcountry
Stilton Pine is a captivating thriller that takes readers deep into the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry, where trouble brews amidst the dense pine forests. From the very first page, author Marvin Levine crafts a riveting narrative that keeps…
Preserving South Carolina’s Iconic Palmetto Tree: The Story of Calmettos USA
By Haley Brandon As South Carolinians, we are intimately familiar with the sight of palmetto trees gracing our landscape, serving as our state tree, a symbol of our beloved state. From the tranquil shores of the coastal plain to the…
Cover Artist: Shirin Donia
Shirin Donia, a creative powerhouse who has possessed extraordinary talent since childhood, does not simply view her art as paint on canvas but as a means to bring happiness, inspiration, and courage to people. With boundless creativity and a unique…
May 2024 – Letter from the Editor
As we sat down as a team to create this year’s editorial calendar, this particular issue was one I was most looking forward to. “Empowered women empower women.” Such a simple statement, yet it carries so much weight. To me,…
“Just a Mom?”
By Tammy Darling A while back a good friend confided in me that she was struggling with being “just a mom.” I knew exactly what she was talking about. Our circumstances were vastly different; she was a young mom with…
Teachers We Remember Most
By Mary Pikul Most everyone can remember a time that they were inspired by a teacher. They often make our world, our minds, and our perspectives open up to a new view of possibilities. How do they do it? Are…
Creating Art and Friendships: The Georgetown County Watercolor Society
The Georgetown County Watercolor Society has been a family of talented artists and friends for over 45 years. While there are many artist associations across the Hammock Coast, GCWS (for short) is the only watermedia group from the PeeDee to…