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A Q&A with Stacey Lyon & Jenny King of HypeGirl
HypeGirl has such a powerful mission. Can you take us back to the beginning…What inspired you to start HypeGirl and what gap did you see for women that needed to be filled? HypeGirl was born from a simple but powerful…
March 2026 Book Review: Blood Rivalry
Book by: Paul AttawayReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books Blood Rivalry is more than just a mystery crime thriller. It’s a legal drama with the balance of a Southern landscape rooted in a deep appreciation for…
Home Glow Up with John S. Gore of B Graham Interiors
Have you often times heard the expression “she is well put together” or “he is well coordinated”? Most of us have heard it many times. Did you know that this expression can also apply to your home? Is it coordinated,…
Forward Motion: Black Dog Running Company co-owner Kelly Burton shares how she and her team help the Myrtle Beach community put one foot in front of the other
By Ashley Daniels The rhythm of the footsteps in Kelly Burton’s life journey follows the old saying that, “Life isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.” The co-owner of Black Dog Running Company moved to Myrtle Beach from Chicago over a…
A Q&A with Larissa Kostal of Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet
What makes Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet stand out among assisted living and memory care communities along the South Carolina Coast?What sets Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet apart is that our residents truly are the heart of every decision. I’ve…
Getting Technical: Spotlight on Dr. Frank Benz of Carolina Rheumatology and Neurology
By Ashley Daniels Just as complex as the human nervous system, so was the multi-directional course that landed Dr. Frank Benz, MD, where he is today as a neurologist at Carolina Rheumatology and Neurology in Myrtle Beach. After graduating with…
Second Chance Wedding: Claire and Matt Murrin
What did this second chance at love teach you that your first marriage didn’t? It showed me the difference between being in a relationship and being truly partnered. I’ve learned what trust feels like, how powerful healthy communication can be,…
February 2026 Book Review: We Were Never Friends
Book by: Kaira RoudaReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books “To have a loving relationship with a sister is not simply to have a buddy or a confidante — it is to have a soulmate for life.”…
A Q&A with Dr. Fowler of Grabeman Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry
1. What first inspired you to pursue a career in dentistry, and how did that passion take shape over the years? The first thought I had about dentistry was as a college student at Clemson University. At the time, I…
Furry February Fundraiser: The Home Builders Association partners with the Grand Strand Humane Society to raise much-needed funds for the local shelter
By Ashley Daniels The Horry Georgetown Home Builders Association is partnering up with the Grand Strand Humane Society (GSHS) at the 46th annual Home Show for a Pet Project event that raises vital funds for this beloved local animal shelter.…
January 2026 Book Review: The Great Forgotten
Book by: Kellie MurphyReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books One war, two loves and a lifetime to remember is set in 1918 in Nashville Tennessee, where World War II had left its ferocious imprint like it…
New Year’s Resolutions, New Beginnings, and Fresh Starts Can Be Very Time Consuming
by George Walter Photography – My New Beginning – actually began last January, not because I planned it, but because life’s journey makes many unforeseen twists and turns. Looking back, the journey began decades ago in a photography class at…
Get on Board with Lowcountry Bites: The Parrillas have found an artistic niche through their successful business
By Ashley Daniels Tatina “Tati” Parrilla is an accountant by trade and the owner of Lowcountry Bites, which fuels her artistic passion. The creative charcuterie board outlet was first sparked during the COVID pandemic, when many new ideas took shape.…
December 2025 Book Review: Rockets’ Red Glare
Book by: William Webster & Dick LochteReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books Sage Mendiluze is a police deputy determined to find and stop a series of relentless and brutal murders. After two wilderness guides are gunned…
Give Back this Holiday Season: 12 Local Charities and Organizations That Need Our Help
1. Associated Charities of Myrtle Beach. A long-standing volunteer-operated charity serving the homeless and impoverished in the Grand Strand.How to help: Drop off clean clothing, shoes, linens, and towels at their donation bin, or organize a holiday drive to gather…
November 2025 Book Review: Bessie in Love and War
Book by: Karen StokesReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books Writing under a fictitious name of Patience Pennington, Elizabeth Allston Pringle (1845–1921), author of A Woman Rice Planter and Chronicles of Chicora Wood, penned diary entries of…
A Q&A with Drs. Dr. Torri and Michael Gambacorta About Their New Book: Beyond the Prescription
What inspired you to write Beyond the Prescription, and why did you feel now was the right time to release it? Dr. Mike: I have treated thousands of patients with pain who were told their only option was medication, injections,…
Beach Babe Life: How Malinda Howell is soaking up retired life at the beach
By: Ashley Daniels Malinda Howell traded in her heels for flip-flops when she moved to Myrtle Beach three years ago. Originally from Ocean City, Maryland, Howell then lived in Augusta, Georgia, for 23 years and worked in sales in the…
Joy in the Morning: Cancer survivor Lauren Morris shares the journey to her wakeup call
By: Ashley Daniels Lauren Morris turns 52 next month and, as a double cancer survivor, she celebrates that and beyond. “I remember being terrified of turning 50, but then I was like, ‘This is awesome,’ because I’ve lost my filter…
October 2025 Book Reviews: Peepers’s Remarkable Journey and Tango The Eagle Eyed Stallion
Books by: Tom HandelReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books With a passion to volunteer at a nearby wildlife sanctuary that protects and preserves wildlife, Tom Handel found inspiration in the uplifting stories unfolding at the sanctuary,…