Jina Narron: Class (and The Arts) are Back in Session

By Sarah Elaine Hawkinson

Jina with a “J” was born and raised in South Hill, Virginia, where she grew up listening, singing, and dancing along to all sorts of music. Ironically, one of her favorite songs, “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley, played on the radio on the way to our interview. It is one of her favorite songs … Continued

Martine Nash Williams: The Journey to Successfully Enjoying Life

By Sarah Elaine Hawkinson

Born and raised in Myrtle Beach, Martine made her way down the Grand Strand to Murrells Inlet eight years ago. After graduating from the University of South Carolina with a degree in exercise science, she spent seven years working in the cardiac rehab at Grand Strand until her first son was born. Some important facts … Continued

Sasee Gets Personal with Allison Harrington: Speech Solutions, Inc.

By Sarah Elaine Hawkinson

For two decades, Allison has been a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), which is someone who assesses, diagnoses and facilitates treatment of a variety of communication disorders in both children and adults. SLPs practice in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, rehab facilities, private clinics, and homes. In 2015, Allison’s parents retired and moved to Ocean … Continued

Steele Bremner: Always Growing Up, Never Growing Old

By Sarah Elaine Hawkinson

Regardless of our Sasee monthly themes, I start all of my interviews with simple questions that help me get to know the interviewee such as their upbringing and where they grew up. Steele answered this question quite fittingly for this month’s theme when she said, “Where did I grow up? Well, I’m still growing up!” … Continued

Welcome to the Wellness of MD4Vitality: Tatyana Gluzberg, M.D., Ph.D.

By Sarah Elaine Hawkinson

Tatyana grew up in Siberia, Russia, and matured quickly as she earned her MD by the age of 24. Over the next 16 years, she specialized in dermatology, reaching Director of Residency at Tyumen Medical School and completing her Ph.D. She was also a pioneer: opening the first private dermatology clinic in her Siberian town, … Continued

Sasee Gets Personal with Daniel Walters: Laid Back Charters

By Sarah Elaine Hawkinson

“Better to fight for something than to live for nothing” by George S. Patton is Daniel’s favorite quote. Daniel’s parents have owned a home along the Grand Strand since the late 1990s and Daniel has owned his current home in Ocean Isle Beach since 2018. In 2020, Daniel’s biggest lesson learned was that life is … Continued

Cathy Norini: Blissful Living in Living Dunes

By Sarah Elaine Hawkinson

From growing up and spending her entire life in Chicago, Cathy was in pursuit of warmer weather and coastal ambiance. As a retired amusement park owner, she also craved a relaxing new lifestyle. As soon as she learned of Living Dunes’ model homes, she immediately hopped on a plane to come check them out. Cathy … Continued

Megan Coward: New Community, Same Home

By Sarah Elaine Hawkinson

If there is anyone who knows the secret to moving to a new community, it’s Megan Coward. After she graduated from the University of North Carolina Greensboro with a bachelor’s in human development family studies, she moved to Charleston, South Carolina. Megan did not know a single soul so the summer she started her job, … Continued

Sasee Gets Personal with Leigh Simmons: Surf Unlimited Mercantile

By Sarah Elaine Hawkinson

Leigh’s perfect way to relax is on the boat reading while her husband fishes, then pulling up to a restaurant and eating on the water. She loves live music and traveling to cool venues. Amos Lee and Jack Johnson are her favorite artists and her favorite venue so far is Red Rocks in Colorado. Surf … Continued

Angela Christian: Poised, Proper, and Ready to Prosper

By Sarah Elaine Hawkinson

As most of you (hopefully) know, there is a new powerhouse in town. Angela Christian, the first woman and African American Georgetown County administrator, is committed to helping our home prosper. Angela was born and raised in Dublin, Georgia, and received her bachelor’s degree in political science from Georgia Southern University. She always thought she … Continued

Pam Dunn: Not a Day Goes to Waste in a Lowcountry Backyard Escape

By Sarah Elaine Hawkinson

As I arrived at Pam Dunn’s property, my jaw dropped with astonishment from the boundless colorful flowers and perfectly plotted greenery that went on as far as I could see. I was greeted in the courtyard by Mrs. Pam as she invited me into her interestingly shaped, beautiful home with a glass of fresh lemonade. … Continued

Gigi & Chip Cox: Life at The Lakes

By Sarah Elaine Hawkinson

Gigi and Chip met on the board of Habitat for Humanity in Lancaster County. Gigi, a retired music teacher from Lancaster, was the secretary, and Chip, an Air Force veteran from Florence, was the treasurer. They came as a delightful surprise to one another as both were widowed and did not think they would find … Continued

Betsy Altman: A Legacy of Community Love and Family Roots

By Sarah Elaine Hawkinson

Betsy Altman grew up in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, until her move to Greensboro, North Carolina, where she graduated from Elon University with a B.A. in Public Administration. She always loved meeting and talking with people, so she knew she wanted to pursue a career where she worked closely with helping others. After college, she moved … Continued

Dr. David Grabeman: Getting to the Root of the Problem

By Sarah Elaine Hawkinson

David grew up in Ohio surrounded by family. Although he loves his hometown roots, he wanted a change for his college and thought a southern school would be fun. He received his undergrad in 1975 from Furman University where he studied biology. He always wanted to go into the medical field but was not sure … Continued

Elaine Hawkinson: Master Gardener and Grandma

By Sarah Elaine Hawkinson

Remember that Grandmother of mine who bakes the best home-made pies? Well, pies are not her only specialty. As much as she loves baking, she loves working in her garden even more. Elaine has loved flowers and gardens since she can remember. Her father grew tomato plants and her mother had a vegetable garden. Elaine … Continued

Meredith Harrison: Spring Tide and Murrells Inlet Pride

By Sarah Elaine Hawkinson

There was a seed planted within the community of Murrells Inlet after Hurricane Hugo in 1989 that has well blossomed. It started with a group of local creek rats who deeply care for the area. They wanted to clean up the debris that flooded our beautiful inlet. The founders named it Spring Tide and with … Continued

Whitney Rife Becker: Fashion is my Passion

By Sarah Elaine Hawkinson

Known on social media as an influencer, blogger, and entrepreneur, Whitney Rife is most of all a classic fashionista. Whitney grew up in a small town in Virginia named Tazewell, which she loves dearly. It only has a few stoplights but is full of wonderful people. On the weekend, Whitney and her mom traveled to … Continued

Geri Anderson: Classy Will Never Go Out of Style

By Sarah Elaine Hawkinson

A well-known, local woman and business owner, Geri Anderson, grew up in Horry County and has lived in Myrtle Beach all of her adult life. She is the product of a loving family along with 8 siblings. Before Geri found her true calling, she was a successful banker for 20 years. After Geri happily married … Continued

Nancy Aborn Wuennemann: Reinvention with Intention

By Sarah Elaine Hawkinson

I officially met the vibrant and brilliant Nancy when I accompanied her to her induction into the Horry Georgetown Home Builders Association. Nancy and I share a passion for connecting with new people and getting the opportunity to share their inspiring stories with the world. I am beyond delighted to share hers with all of … Continued