Charlie’s Corner: January 2020
Happy New Year to all of my fans and followers, as well as everyone else who isn’t a fan or follower of mine… but you should be. Why aren’t you? I live for sharing my talents with the world. Anyhow, 2020 is here! And not only are we celebrating a new year, but also a …
Little River Section: Open This Winter: January 2020
While some area businesses close during the winter to save on overhead costs and enjoy some much deserved family time, there are still many venues open year-round. Here are just a few: Antonio’s Restaurant and Bar overlooks the Cherry Grove Marsh. 843-281-0620. Barefoot Landing is home to 100+ specialty and retail shops, fifteen restaurants, and …
North Myrtle Beach Section: Grand Strand is a Pickleball Vacation Destination: January 2020
In early March of 2009 a small group of local North Myrtle Beach residents gathered on a Central Park tennis court on a cool spring morning. Fran Jenkins had invited each of them to join her to learn a new sport from Joe Gullo, a snow bird from upstate New York. The new sport Joe …
Myrtle Beach Section: Our Wonderful Volunteers: January 2020
The City of Myrtle Beach is blessed to have a wealth of volunteers who help the city meet and accomplish its goals each year. Nearly two hundred people serve in some capacity on one of the city’s boards, commissions, or committees. Volunteer positions usually are appointed by city council, although some of the groups are ad …
Pawleys Island Section: Pawleys Island Real Estate Revival: January 2020
Often when people speak of real estate along the Grand Strand, the entirety of the area is referred to as Myrtle Beach. But what many don’t realize is that within the Grand Strand, we have mini real estate markets that sometimes can behave exactly in the opposite way to what the rest of the area …
Meet Your Neighbor: Faith Donnelly: January 2020
Introduce me to your family. I live with my brother Noah, and my two new puppies Jack and Billy. My parents bred them. They are eight months old and a lot of work. Where are all the places you came from? Where do you live now? I was born and raised on …
Surfside Beach Section: Enjoying the Parks in the New Year: January 2020
Now that the holiday season is behind us, many of us are probably committed to a New-Year-new-you resolution, which may entail losing weight or getting in better shape. Thankfully, and to help you stay on track with your goals, we live in a region where the weather is mild and the skies are blue, and …
Carolina Forest Section: Building Healthy Habits in the New Year: January 2020
Though the New Year is a famously popular time to encourage new positive habits, becoming a happier, healthier person is a year-round commitment. A few new additions to the Carolina Forest area, now and planned for the future, promise to encourage local residents each step of the way on their healthy regimens, no matter what …
Emma’s Health Talk: Stress: January 2020
How Stress Affects Our Bodies and How We Undo the Damage The holidays are behind us, with Christmas and Hanukkah being the last wonderful holidays of 2019, followed by New Year’s Day. From overeating at Thanksgiving, to hurried last minute Christmas shopping, to making New Year resolutions, who can say they didn’t experience any stress? …
Meet Your Local Veteran: Jack Platt – Part Two: January 2020
“As a guard, you’re standing on the edge of the jungle. You’re trying to make yourself look as small as possible. It’s dark, and it’s not quiet. There were all kinds of noises in the jungle— birds, and monkeys, and you stood there and listened and listened. But the moment it stopped— that was the …