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Karen Sinkway: Making a Lasting Impact
Every day, hundreds of people in our community, mostly without recognition, get out and do the work it takes to keep hundreds of non-profits and churches functioning and able to fulfill their missions. Murrells Inlet resident, Karen Sinkway, is one…
Meet Erin Marshall and Nicole Queen
Helping our Community’s Children: The South Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program Erin Marshall Program Coordinator II, South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy Can you tell us about the Guardian ad Litem program? The Guardian ad Litem program is a division…
A Life of Service: Barbara Blain-Bellamy
I have heard a lot of wonderful comments about Mayor Barbara Blain-Bellamy – and when I finally met her, I understood why she is so admired by her beloved City of Conway and our entire community. The day we chatted,…
Kim Parsons: There is a Way Out – The Family Justice Center
As a tourist destination, our community is filled with fun times and beautiful beaches. Visitors come back year after year – and many choose to move here permanently. But what about the people who, despite their pleasant surroundings, must endure…
Finding Freedom on the Water: Karen Berry
Outdoors, on the water – this is where Karen Berry feels most at home. And as Vice President of Operations for Freedom Boat Club of the Grand Strand’s six locations, the water is definitely her second home. “I have a…
Anjana Duff: Sharing the Beauty of the World
A successful travel advisor and owner of Travel Connection, specializing in luxury trips to Europe and the Caribbean, mother of two and happily married to her husband of 30 years, Anjana Duff, has built a life of beauty – and…
The Mission of Art: Rebecca Zdybel
Like many of us, Rebecca Zdybel found her passion in an empty nest. An award-winning, gifted artist and teacher, Rebecca spent her early years first working as an R.N. and then raising her family with her husband of 40 years.…
Helping Seniors Cope with COVID-19
One of the ways senior living communities benefit our elder citizens is by providing fun activities as a way for them to connect with others through shared interests. These newfound friendships are something that residents don’t expect when moving in.…
Thelma and Louise (But Safer) Kitti Baker and Lana Pike
The first thing I thought when I met Kitti Baker and Lana Pike, was, these women know how to have fun! And, as our conversation progressed, I saw deep affection and friendship with bonds firmly cemented by time and travel.…
Following in Family Footsteps: Melissa Lee & Mel Healy
The mother-daughter team of Good Deed Goods, located inside Lee’s Inlet Apothecary in Murrells Inlet, is mother, Melissa Lee, and her daughter Mary Emily (Mel) Lee Healy. The two women talked with Sasee about the importance of family ties, and…
Roots and Wings: Paula Thomas
Since COVID 19 brought our lives to a standstill, Paula Thomas has been spending her time feeding chickens (and one duck who identifies as a chicken), stocking her pond with fish, and making plans to add pastures and a barn…
Words of Change: Mary Alice Monroe
If you love books and loggerhead turtles, it’s likely you recognize the name, Mary Alice Monroe. Bestselling author many times over, this well-loved writer is probably best known for her Beach House Series, whose characters have become a part of…
Dianne Dennis: Remembering Her Roots
Dianne Dennis is the marketing director for Wilson Senior Care – you probably recognize the name Grand Strand Rehab & Nursing Center here in Myrtle Beach. We asked her to talk about her family and how they helped her become…
Captain Everette “Chimmitt” Silver: Murrells Inlet Mariner
The day I met Captain Everette “Chimmitt” Silver, he was preparing to leave Murrells Inlet with his crew for four days at sea, working as commercial fishermen, in the 42 foot Judge, Wicked Tuna. Captain Silver took a break from…
Harriet Charles: A Life of Roots and Blooms
“Sometimes I feel like my own roots go way down in the earth,” said Harriet Charles, owner of South Gate Design and lover of all growing things. Demand for her elegant, intuitive designs, and spots in her workshops keep Harriet…
A Typical Mom – With a Not So Typical Life: Summer Karst
“Somehow, it happens,” laughed Summer Karst when I asked her how she manages to do everything packed into her busy life. Summer is the co-owner of Random, a clothing boutique in Market Common, the mother of two girls, Vivi, 8,…
Living “Perfectly Imperfect:” Sunshine & Salty Secrets
If you ever scroll through any social media site, you’ve probably seen, or listened to, or enjoyed reading about, the women of Sunshine & Salty Secrets. Amanda Patrick, Elizabeth Ferraro, Keri Smith and Nicole Queen all live in Myrtle Beach,…
Dressing in Color: Amy Bunn
“All I see out there now right now are animal prints,” laughed Amy Bunn when I asked her about this year’s fashion trends. Amy is the owner of The Joggling Board in Pawleys Island, a Lilly Pulitzer Signature Shop for…
Love What You Do and Where You Are: Ginger Gray
Ginger Gray, owner of Doodlebugs Children’s Finery & Gifts in Georgetown, finds her appreciation for her quaint and beautiful hometown increases with each passing year. “More and more people are seeing the great potential we have in Georgetown. I’ve lived…
Creating a Life of Beauty: Deborah Mayberry Mandrell
With her signature eclectic and stunning style, Deborah Mayberry Mandrell makes a dramatic entrance wherever she goes. From her closely cropped hair to her signature jewelry designs to her fabulous outfits, Deborah is a woman who gets attention when she…