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By Ellen Fannon All around me, I am starting to see the telltale signs of spring’s arrival. Pink buds are showing up on my azaleas, a forerunner promising an explosion of brightly-colored blooms. The vines crawling along my fence have…
We Are Family: An inside look at the next generation of Custom Outdoor Furniture & Restrapping
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…
Grown in Tradition
By Pam Molnar The women in my family have an unspoken tradition. Weather permitting, whenever we visit each other’s homes, we walk around the yard admiring the growth of the trees, the colors of the potted flowers and how things…
Navigating Allergy Season with Ease
Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | April 2025 Spring brings blooming flowers, warmer weather, and unfortunately, seasonal allergies. For many women, allergy season means sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion that can put a damper on outdoor…
Women Celebrating Women: Brookgreen Gardens’ Anna Hyatt Huntington Awards Luncheon Honors the Founder’s Legacy
By: Ashley Daniels March marks Women’s History Month, and Brookgreen Gardens is doing its part to celebrate fellow female pioneers through what totals a trifecta of partnerships with New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and Coastal Carolina University. The annual…
A Woman’s Work May Never Be Done—But It Can Wait
By: Toni Campbell It’s the final days of December, and I find myself on a mission: complete every load of laundry in the house. Call it superstition or simply my love for starting fresh, but there’s something deeply satisfying about…
Visionary Baker Gives Rise to Restaurant Group — Heidi’s Corner (Hook & Barrel, Croissants Bistro & Bakery, Coffee & Cream Cabana)
By Tammie Hughes Heidi Vukov was on the heels of a work trip when she carved out time to chat with me. We grabbed coffee at her lovely adjacent Croissant’s Bistro & Bakery and headed over to a quiet space…
The Power of DNA Testing at Any Lab Test Now
Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | March 2025 Scientific advancements have transformed how we understand health, and one groundbreaking example is DNA testing. Thanks to the Human Genome Project, completed in 2003, researchers mapped the human…
A Q&A with Dr. Emily Touloukian, DO from Coastal Cancer Center and Dr. Kathleen Raynor, MD from Strand GI Associates
Q: What are the most common risk factors for developing colon cancer? A: Risk factors for colon cancer can be divided into two categories: non-modifiable (things you cannot change) and modifiable (things you can change). Non-modifiable risk factors include age, family…
March 2025 Book Review: The Story She Left Behind
Book by: Patti Callahan HenryReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books 1927, Bluffton, South Carolina. Acclaimed author Bronwyn disappears without a trace, leaving behind her husband and her young daughter Clara. A most intriguing literary mystery where,…
Cucumber Basil Martini
Courtesy of Froth and Bubble Mobile Bar Co.www.frothandbubblebarco.com Ingredients
Top Honeymoon Destinations for 2025
Planning a honeymoon is an exciting part of wedding preparations. Choosing the right destination can make your trip unforgettable. For those planning their special getaway, honeymoon destinations for 2025 offer a mix of exciting trends, modern comforts, and unique experiences.…
Understanding the Heart Health Panel: Key Tests for Your Cardiovascular Health
Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | February 2025 Taking charge of your heart health is essential for living a long and active life. A Heart Health Panel is an informative way to assess your heart’s current…
A 1945 Love Story
By Hannah Campbell I’ve been friends for many years with Beth and Bill Reilly who live around the corner from us in Havertown. Our children went to school together. Beth and I often chat on the phone, and quite often,…
A Q&A with the Horry County Literary Council: Murder Mystery Fundraiser
Can you provide a brief summary of your organization and mission? We are a local non-profit that has been in existence since 1976. Our mission is to improve the lives of youth, adults, and families by teaching basic literacy and…
Those Who Fight For Love
By Mina Beckett I’ve spent countless hours poring over stories of love—the kind that burns bright, endures storms, and is chosen again and again. But the most powerful love stories aren’t written in perfectly articulated words or bound in books;…
Date Night Upgrade — Bistro 90 Delivers Plated Perfection
By Tammie Hughes Arguably the best restaurant in Greater Myrtle, Bistro 90 delivers nothing less than plated perfection. I met with the owner, Roland Sciotto, just before the Friday dinner service. His love of food began when his grandmother of…
Cherry Sour
Courtesy of Froth and Bubble Mobile Bar Co.www.frothandbubblebarco.com INGREDIENTS: CHERRY SIMPLE SYRUP COCKTAIL INSTRUCTIONS: CHERRY SIMPLE SYRUP Place the cherries, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low-medium heat and stir until the…
February 2025 Book Review: Last Twilight in Paris
Book by: Pam JenoffReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books As a diplomat, the author handled Holocaust issues in Poland. Today, she teaches law in Philly and is grateful for book communities; she has long said they…
Young Country Upcomer & Multi Carolina Music Award Nominee, Emma Grace Glover, Releases Her New Single “Man Of The Cloth” On January 31st
Who: Emma Grace Glover is a young accomplished singer-songwriter whose musical journey began in 2017 when she joined Ellington Studios in Angier, North Carolina. By 2019, she had taken on the role of lead singer for South Shake, a traveling band that…