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By: Ashley Daniels You could say Pawleys Island native Sarah Hawkinson plays with fire, but with a positive spin. She also juggles a few things in her day-to-day work life. The 28-year-old baton twirler, fire twirler, baton teacher, and fire…
By: Ashley Daniels Victoria’s Ragpatch just celebrated 48 years of business in the Calabash and Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina area, but the dynamic duo that runs the retail stores is already planning to celebrate in a big way on…
Travel, be it an international adventure or a hike in nature, opens your eyes to new people, places, and perspectives, and leaves a positive impact. Yet, a successful trip doesn’t depend only on the destination. It also depends on preparation.…
In honor of Father’s Day this month, we asked local male business owners to tell us about their businesses, why they started them, and to share important qualities or skills that have contributed to their success as business owners. We are…
By: Ashley Daniels Brooke Lucas, owner of Nicole’s Resale and Design, was born to be a business owner. Her grandfather once ran a Magnavox store, and her father, Bebe Finklea, opened the first video rental store in her hometown of…
A well-organized closet saves time and helps you stay on top of your wardrobe needs. What’s in your closet might reveal items you haven’t worn in years or things that no longer serve a purpose. Keeping your wardrobe clutter-free is…
In this issue, we’re celebrating the amazing mother-daughter teams behind some of our favorite local businesses. We asked them two questions: What does it mean to run a business together as mother and daughter? And what’s one lesson you’ve learned from each other…
What a privilege it is to introduce myself to readers in the Sasee community. My name is Shelly Hartman and I am a full time Realtor in what I strongly believe is the best place on the planet to live…
By: Ashley Daniels Since 1989, Eleanor Pitts has been a household name and the cherished meaning behind countless special celebrations and memories with loved ones. Before the fine jewelry and gift shop opened its doors at The Shops at Oak…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…