Host Scott Richards sits down with prominent local History Consultant Lee Brockington of Storehouse Tours. Together, they track Georgetown's journey from a vital colonial supply port to its industrial peak at the turn of the 20th century. From Revolutionary Roots to Rising Empires As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Lee explores Georgetown’s critical role in the … [Read more...]
Life Imitating Art: Tanya Ackerman Releases New Book “Pawleys Island: Reflections of Light”
For 20 years, award-winning photojournalist Tanya Ackerman has lived in Pawleys Island, a historic seaside resort town about an hour-and-a-half drive up the coast from Mount Pleasant. Tucked between a broad tidal creek, salt marshes and the Atlantic Ocean, Pawleys is known by locals as “arrogantly shabby” for its landscape that’s home to a diversity of flora and fauna, families … [Read more...]
Edisto Island: A Tranquil Escape from the Hustle and Bustle
Edisto Island has an independent feel to it. Living on the island is a bit like seceding from the rest of the world. It’s not for everybody. But for those who seek an easygoing, secluded lifestyle, there is no better place. Edisto Island is not and will never be a resort island, and that’s fine with the residents of this working island community. There will be no high-rise … [Read more...]
Georgetown Business and Community Expo
Having Fun, Doing Business and Enjoying Some Tasty Shrimp and Grits It was busy and high energy, with positive vibes, lots of networking happening, a wide range of businesses and to top it off, a variety of food options including some of the best shrimp and grits along the Carolina coast. We’re talking about the Georgetown Business and Community Expo & Shrimp and Grits … [Read more...]
Sand Savant: Piccolo Spoleto Artist Sculpts Whimsical Wonders From Beach’s Bounty
Sand sculptor Tommy Freeman has competed in the last 14 of the Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Competition’s 37 years. What began as a casual family activity has become a tradition for Freeman and a treasured summertime ritual. His team name has changed several times over the years as have its members, from including his wife and children to eventually encompassing friends, … [Read more...]
A Lotta Regatta: Charleston Race Week Chosen to Host Premier International Race
Charleston Race Week will be celebrating 30 years of the event in 2026 as professional sailors from around the country and the world come to Mount Pleasant to participate in one of the largest keelboat regattas in North America from April 16-19. Now known as Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point, this annual event features premier sailboat racing and lively shoreside … [Read more...]
Winds of Fortune: Blessing of the Fleets Along the Carolina Coast
Mount Pleasant Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival Here in the Lowcountry, we take our seafood seriously, which is why our vehicles sport bumper stickers adamantly declaring that “friends don’t let friends eat imported shrimp.” If you want to come celebrate the captains and crews who labor to catch that fresh local seafood while enjoying a wonderful time with your … [Read more...]
16,000 Acres of History: Inside Georgetown’s Hobcaw Barony with George Chastain
Host Scott Richards sits down for a fascinating look into Lowcountry history with George Chastain, the Executive Director of Hobcaw Barony. Spanning 16,000 acres in Georgetown, South Carolina, Hobcaw Barony is a completely unique research reserve that preserves a rich tapestry of ecological and cultural history. Listen or watch to find out the fascinating story of how Hobcaw … [Read more...]
Reimagining the Workforce: Ayla Dyer on the Future of Georgetown, SC
Host Scott Richards sits down with Ayla Dyer, the Workforce Development Director at the Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments (WRCOG). While WRCOG serves the regional governments of Horry, Georgetown, and Williamsburg Counties, it operates as a singular, independent organization providing a massive range of essential services—from aging and transportation to planning and … [Read more...]
Representation Matters: The Mission of PFLAG Pawleys Island
Host Scott Richards visits the SC Maritime Museum in Georgetown for an impactful conversation with Mark Bayer, Executive Director of PFLAG Pawleys Island. A Lowcountry native, Mark reflects on the evolution of Pawleys Island and Georgetown—from a quiet community of empty woods to a thriving coastal destination that still manages to hold onto its historic roots. PFLAG Pawleys … [Read more...]