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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…
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…
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…
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…
The Art of Comfort: Dr. Lucia Covington, owner of Waccamaw Oral Surgery & Medical Spa, is committed to making her patients feel at ease.
By Ashley Daniels Growing up in Manning, South Carolina, Dr. Lucia Covington originally thought she wanted to be a cardiologist. “My grandparents had tons of heart issues and lived in the same town as us,” she says. That is despite…
Testing the Limits: Dr. Torri Gambacorta, owner of Any Lab Test Now, makes a difference in the health of the community.
By Ashley Daniels Since moving to Myrtle Beach from North Carolina in 2011, the heart of Dr. Torri Gambacorta’s world has been to make a difference in the community and to fill the gaping holes in that heart that providers…
Beach Waves Yoga: A Journey of Resilience, Friendship and Transformation
“This is a pretty special place. Once you come in, you’re not going to want to leave.” Beach Waves Yoga, located in the heart of Litchfield, is more than just a yoga studio; it’s a testament to the power of…
Sasee Gets Personal with Sabrina Query: Whimsy Roost Owner
Nestled next to the Strand Theater on Front Street in Georgetown sits Whimsy Roost, an eclectic home goods and gifts store owned by Sabrina Query. In college, Sabrina worked in retail and always dreamed of opening her own store one…
Sasee Gets Personal with Sherry Weatherly: Coastal Luxe Interiors Manager
Q: What makes Coastal Luxe special?“Since opening in 2014, our mission has always been to make the customer’s project their personal dream come true as effortlessly as possible. Our team’s goal is to equip and empower you to make design decisions…
Sasee Gets Personal with Roger Hudgins: Define Wealth Financial Group Owner
Q: What is the history and mission of Define Wealth?“The business was originally opened in the mid-1980s, but it wasn’t until 2021 that we decided to create our own logo, brand, and marketing campaign as Define Wealth Financial Group. After…
Sasee Gets Personal with Leigh Simmons: Surf Unlimited Mercantile Owner
Q: Why should locals and visitors explore your shop this summer?“Our shop is a treasured gem that has evolved into an integral part of the Island. Overflowing with local quality brands, it is such a fun boutique to explore. We…
Sasee Gets Personal with Erik Hanson: The Mole Hole of Myrtle Beach Owner
Q: When and why did you move to the Grand Strand?“I moved here when I was 8 years old with my parents, Sybil and Everett Hanson, to open our family’s business 50 years ago. At the time, it was known…
Sasee Gets Personal with Samantha Spalti, Gallery Director & Studio 8 Art Group: Sunset River Gallery
Q: What led you to become the Gallery Director of Sunset River Gallery?“I joined the gallery after it changed hands last Summer. The new owner, Larry Johnson, and I share a love of art history and fine contemporary art. We…
Sasee Gets Personal with Kathryn Flewelling & Timmeri Massey: Wonder & Wilde
Q: What was the inspiration behind opening your shop?“Wonder & Wilde opened on Jan 21st, 2023. Our inspiration for opening the store was definitely our children. We have 5 kids between the two of us. Our styles are more west…
Sasee Gets Personal with Jessica Hughes: Owner of Pink & Red
Q: When did you fall in love with fashion?“I remember looking at magazines as a young girl and trying to recreate looks with items I had in my closet. I realized quickly I liked things that were lively, full of…
Sasee Gets Personal with Cissy Murdaugh: Member of The Lakes at Litchfield
Q: When did you move to the Grand Strand?My husband, John Murphy, and I lived in Fayetteville, but we spent a lot of time traveling to the beach for vacation. We loved to shag dance and enjoyed the atmosphere here.…
Sasee Gets Personal with Wendy Meletes & Olivia Meletes-Morris: Litchfield Books
Q: When did y’all take over ownership of Litchfield Books?Olivia: We have owned Litchfield Books for almost two years now. I managed the bookstore for the previous owner for five years and just before the pandemic, the owner asked if…
Sasee Gets Personal with Sandy Copeland: Physicians Weight Loss Centers
Q: When did you move to the Grand Strand?I moved to Conway in 1985 to open the Physicians Weight Loss franchise and over the years, I continued to open more locations in Murrells Inlet, Myrtle Beach, and North Myrtle Beach.…
Sasee Get Personal with Alex Uhas: Custom Outdoor Furniture & Restrapping
Q: When did you join Custom Outdoor and what is your role? I moved to the Grand Strand after graduating from college and started working for Custom Outdoor Furniture in August 2019. As the logistics manager, the work I do…
Sasee Gets Personal with Diane Morgan: Cocora Home Décor & More
Q: When did you move to the Grand Strand? I moved here in 2006. My daughter, Jennifer, and her family moved here in 2020. Q: How long has Cocora been in business? Since we had a successful 41 years doing…