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SOS Care is Answering the Call: How this Local Nonprofit is Helping Children and Adults with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities
By: Ashley Daniels Sarah Pope, CEO of Murrells Inlet-based SOS Care, knew early on in her 35-plus-year career that she was right where she wanted to be in the world of working with children and adults with disabilities. “I’m originally…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Bleu Wonder: Carina Dupree’s Sunset Beach boutique is a destination for the fashion-forward
By Ashley Daniels After 30-plus years of working in the dentistry field, Carina Dupree decided to do a full career makeover and bought Bleu Boutique in Sunset Beach, North Carolina. “And it’s been fantastic,” says Dupree of her profession switch.…
Conway’s Crown Jewel: Family-owned Grady’s Jewelers has been a town gem for nearly 55 years
By Ashley Daniels Grady’s Jewelers has been a much-adored mainstay off Main Street in downtown Conway since 1970, when patriarch Grady Richardson first opened the doors to his family-run store. Over the next five decades, Grady, with the help of…
Leading with Heart: A Q&A with the North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club on Charity and Community Impact
Can you tell me about the origins of the North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club? How did it all begin? In 1973, twelve women formed a Garden Club in North Myrtle Beach, SC. Within a few short months, they realized their…
Discovering the Why of YMCA
We’re taking a closer look at the YMCA of Coastal Carolina through Hatton Gravely, chief development officer By Ashley Daniels “I think that the number one thing for folks to know is just how much we’re growing to be able…
Paws of Hope: The Mission and Heart of Kind Keeper Animal Rescue
By Haley Brandon Founded by Belinda Mairowicz, Kind Keeper Animal Rescue is more than just a shelter—it’s a passion turned into a way of life. From her early days as a little girl with a deep love for animals, Belinda’s…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…