Experience the revitalization of historic Front Street as Al Joseph, Main Street Director for the City of Georgetown, joins host Scott Richards at the South Carolina Maritime Museum. Discover how this charming coastal destination has transformed its business district, slashing empty storefronts from 25 down to just two in only five years. From the massive Georgetown Wooden … [Read more...]
Georgetown’s Deep Roots: Rice, Real Estate, and Resilience with Kevin Jayroe
Join host Scott Richards at the South Carolina Maritime Museum for a deep dive into the past, present, and future of Georgetown, SC. In this episode, Scott sits down with Kevin Jayroe, owner of Swamp Fox Tours and a local whose family roots stretch back to the 1740s. Living in a historic 1739 period home, Kevin shares his unique perspective as both a preservation-focused … [Read more...]
Beyond the Highway: Why Georgetown is South Carolina’s Best Kept Secret
Georgetown, SC, is more than just a stop on Highway 17—it is a resilient "hidden gem" of the South with a story reaching back centuries. In this episode, host Scott Richards of the South Carolina Maritime Museum sits down with 7th-generation South Carolinian and local historian Paige Sawyer. Paige discusses Georgetown’s evolution from a powerhouse 20th-century mill town to a … [Read more...]
Georgetown’s Yuletide Home Tour: Supporting Literacy and History
Join host Scott Richards for a festive and inspiring conversation with Bob Willey, President of the Friends of The Georgetown Library. They discuss the highly anticipated 23rd Annual Yuletide Home Tour (December 13, 2025), a crucial fundraiser directly supporting the Library's life-changing Children's Reading Program. But the conversation goes beyond the beautiful homes! Bob … [Read more...]
Coastal Traditions: Holiday Hallmarks Along The Coast
During the holiday season, there is enough inspiration and magic along the coast from Mount Pleasant to Murrells Inlet to get even a Scrooge in the spirit. To create memories that will last well beyond winter, venture off the beaten path and explore the traditions of these alluring seaside towns. MOUNT PLEASANT Since the Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade first started … [Read more...]
The Haunts of the Lowcountry: Secrets of Georgetown, SC’s Oldest Ghosts
Charleston gets the attention, but did you know just up the road lies the third oldest seaport in South Carolina? Dating back to 1732, Georgetown, SC, is steeped in history... and restless spirits. Host Scott Richards sits down with Elizabeth Huntsinger, the expert behind Ghosts of Georgetown Lantern Tours, who insists the area's deep history is powerfully connected to its … [Read more...]
Handcrafted Heritage: Georgetown Wooden Boat Show
For the last 36 years, locals and visitors from across the Southeast and beyond have eagerly anticipated attending the Georgetown Wooden Boat Show, held every third weekend of October. Boasting more than 100 classic wooden boats ranging in size from canoes to yachts displayed on land and water, the three-day admission-free maritime festival takes place on the waterfront and … [Read more...]
Lushful Living at 288 Tipperary Place, Pawleys Island, SC
Renowned for their expansive estate lots, majestic oak-lined landscapes and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and Waccamaw River, the Prince George Ocean and Prince George River communities are reserved for those seeking the finest in Lowcountry living. Blending marshland serenity with coastal beauty, the gated community offers access to an unspoiled beach, a spacious … [Read more...]
Brookgreen Gardens is More Than Just a Garden with Lauren Joseph, VP of Marketing
Discover the remarkable story behind Brookgreen Gardens, a place born from an incredible journey. In this episode, we're joined by Lauren Joseph, VP of Marketing at Brookgreen Gardens, to reveal how founders Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington came to call South Carolina home and how their passion blossomed into the breathtaking 9,000-acre property we know today. We'll … [Read more...]
Beaches of Their Own: Magnolia & McKenzie Beach
Two miles north of the Hammock Coast Shops at Pawleys Island there is a stretch of land on the south side of Ocean Highway where a decrepit old building lies in ruin. If its walls could talk, the abandoned structure, surrounded by a fence and “No Trespassing” signs, would tell the stories of the McKenzie family and the unique experiences they created for Blacks during the Jim … [Read more...]