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Cover Artist: April Bensch
April grew up in Tampa, FL, where she developed a deep appreciation for both visual and performing arts. She has called Litchfield Beach home for the past 25 years with her husband, David, and their 3 beautiful, equally talented adult…
June 2024 – Letter from the Editor
We’ve all been asked the question: “If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?” As a kid, I would say places like Montana or California, daydreaming about what life would be like elsewhere. But, as I’ve…
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…
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…
Stilton Pine: A Gripping Nail-Biter in the Heart of the Lowcountry
Stilton Pine is a captivating thriller that takes readers deep into the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry, where trouble brews amidst the dense pine forests. From the very first page, author Marvin Levine crafts a riveting narrative that keeps…
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…
Cover Artist: Shirin Donia
Shirin Donia, a creative powerhouse who has possessed extraordinary talent since childhood, does not simply view her art as paint on canvas but as a means to bring happiness, inspiration, and courage to people. With boundless creativity and a unique…
May 2024 – Letter from the Editor
As we sat down as a team to create this year’s editorial calendar, this particular issue was one I was most looking forward to. “Empowered women empower women.” Such a simple statement, yet it carries so much weight. To me,…
“Just a Mom?”
By Tammy Darling A while back a good friend confided in me that she was struggling with being “just a mom.” I knew exactly what she was talking about. Our circumstances were vastly different; she was a young mom with…
Teachers We Remember Most
By Mary Pikul Most everyone can remember a time that they were inspired by a teacher. They often make our world, our minds, and our perspectives open up to a new view of possibilities. How do they do it? Are…
Creating Art and Friendships: The Georgetown County Watercolor Society
The Georgetown County Watercolor Society has been a family of talented artists and friends for over 45 years. While there are many artist associations across the Hammock Coast, GCWS (for short) is the only watermedia group from the PeeDee to…
Mental Health Awareness Month
By Cassie Cacace For many people, therapy is associated with being “broken.” I put this in quotes because that couldn’t be further from the truth! While it’s normal to seek therapy when we face challenges, we can also use therapy…
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…
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…
Honoring the Sacrifice: Reflecting on Memorial Day
As the warmth of spring envelopes us and the scent of blooming flowers fills the air, our thoughts turn to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May…
April Book Releases We Are Looking Forward To
Struggling to find a good page turner? Here are a few books that we can’t wait to get our hands on when they are released this month. 1) The Reappearance of Rachel Price By Holly Jackson From the author of the…
New Business Spotlight: Coastal Clear, Ritual Without Regret
Rebecca Furlong, founder of Coastal Clear, was born and raised in Murrells Inlet, SC. Despite her dedication to a healthy lifestyle, the nightly ritual of unwinding with a glass of wine or a cold beer was slowly erasing all of…
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…
Benefits of Zone 2 Cardio
Zone 2 is a slow and steady method of cardio in which you keep your heart rate between 60-70% of your max heart rate. Think a pace you could maintain while holding a conversation with someone. The benefits of Zone…
The View from the Bench
By Mary-Lane Kamberg I love basketball. And I’ve spent years watching the game. First as a Kansas Jayhawks fan, then as a basketball mom, then a basketball grandmother, and finally cheering as my daughter Johanna coached a high school team.…