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Sasee Gets Personal with Leigh Simmons: Surf Unlimited Mercantile
Leigh’s perfect way to relax is on the boat reading while her husband fishes, then pulling up to a restaurant and eating on the water. She loves live music and traveling to cool venues. Amos Lee and Jack Johnson are…
Pam Dunn: Not a Day Goes to Waste in a Lowcountry Backyard Escape
As I arrived at Pam Dunn’s property, my jaw dropped with astonishment from the boundless colorful flowers and perfectly plotted greenery that went on as far as I could see. I was greeted in the courtyard by Mrs. Pam as…
Betsy Altman: A Legacy of Community Love and Family Roots
Betsy Altman grew up in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, until her move to Greensboro, North Carolina, where she graduated from Elon University with a B.A. in Public Administration. She always loved meeting and talking with people, so she knew she wanted…
Hatton Gravely: Philanthropy and a Whole Lot of Family
I started my day with Hatton by meeting her in the beautiful Brookgreen Gardens. It was a sunny one, so it was perfect for our walk through the gardens as we discussed our lives and raved about our new work…
Sasee Gets Personal with Olivia Cox: Custom Outdoor Furniture & Restrapping
A true creek rat – born and raised in Murrells Inlet, SC Oversees merchandising, marketing, HR, day-to-day operations, and loves working the retail floor from time to time Supports Salkehatchie Summer Service where she is now a site leader and…
Sasee Gets Personal with Michael Fink: Executive Director for Brightwater
“Be humble, be hungry, and always be the hardest worker in the room.” Grew up in Conway and has been living in Myrtle Beach for over 10 years In 2020, Michael’s most important lessons learned were: to focus on adapting…
Meredith Harrison: Spring Tide and Murrells Inlet Pride
There was a seed planted within the community of Murrells Inlet after Hurricane Hugo in 1989 that has well blossomed. It started with a group of local creek rats who deeply care for the area. They wanted to clean up…
Dr. David Grabeman: Getting to the Root of the Problem
David grew up in Ohio surrounded by family. Although he loves his hometown roots, he wanted a change for his college and thought a southern school would be fun. He received his undergrad in 1975 from Furman University where he…
Sasee Gets Personal with Publisher Delores Blount
Has lived on the Grand Strand for 48 years. Sitting on her porch with a good book and a glass of wine is her favorite way to relax. Loves to wear bright, bold, primary colors and hats. Her favorite foods…
Nothing Could Be Finer Than to be in Carolina
Shades of oranges and pinks in the sky over the ocean signal the arrival of that special orb which begins to warm the sand and provide another sunny day. Nothin’ could be finer than to be in Carolina, in the…
Nancy Aborn Wuennemann: Reinvention with Intention
I officially met the vibrant and brilliant Nancy when I accompanied her to her induction into the Horry Georgetown Home Builders Association. Nancy and I share a passion for connecting with new people and getting the opportunity to share their…
Meet Wally Hash: Sunspace of Myrtle Beach
Forgive the past and look towards a bright future – just keep rollin’ on, that is all we can do! Wally did not know his birth name was Walter until 4th grade because he always thought he was just “Wally.”…
Eleanor Pitts: The Gift of a Strong Family Tradition
Eleanor is a true southern gem filled with love and joy. She grew up in Charleston and graduated from Coker College. Eleanor and her husband, Bill, lived in Kingstree, South Carolina, when she first opened up her shop. She explained…
Tia Bergeron: A Confident Combat Veteran
Tia grew up in a small town in New Hampshire with a single mom who worked most nights as a country singer. Tia became very independent at a young age and helped take care of her sister who is 4…
Dr. Mark Conard D.D.S., M.S.: You Can Save Your Smile
Endodontist Dr. Mark Conard is passionate about smiles. A Clemson University alumnus, Dr. Conard continued his education at MUSC, graduating from dental school in 2009. After working in General Dentistry for a year, he decided to pursue a degree in…
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…
Front Porch Diaries
When 2020 began, so many people made yearly resolutions for their lives – businesses, relationships, etc. Going back and doing a search for #2020resolutions, I found the overly popular “workout more,” and “eat healthy,” but some of the other more…
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…
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…