When 23-year-old Nike athlete and Georgetown native Melissa Jefferson arrived at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in June, she was determined to secure her spot on the women’s track and field team rather than qualifying as an alternate as she did the year before. As a witness to Jefferson’s second-place win that earned her the … [Read more...]
North Meets South: Welcoming Northern Invasion II
As Southerners, many of us were bred with a deep resentment toward Northerners due to their victory in the “War of Northern Aggression” and the resulting stories that passed down for generations about how Union soldiers hijacked crops, animals and silver from the Confederates, looting and burning their houses, consequently leaving many of our ancestors destitute. Equally … [Read more...]
The George: Lowcountry Elegance Simplified
When my daughter Sophie and I arrived at the newly-opened boutique hotel, The George, nestled between the shimmering waters of the PeeDee River and historic Front Street in colonial Georgetown, we were greeted by friendly doormen, reservationists and the woman at the helm of the operation, Georgetonian Christy Whitlock. As we sat on a sofa in the front window of the lobby, … [Read more...]
Serve & Preserve: Mayors of the Hammock Coast
At first glance, mayors Brian Henry and Carol Jayroe appear to have their own versions of a dream job. Henry is mayor of Pawleys Island, 25 miles south of Myrtle Beach, at the edge of where inland meets ocean and one of the state’s most sought-after spots for year-round vacation homes and rentals and the birthplace of Palmetto Cheese. Jayroe is mayor of Georgetown, only … [Read more...]
Local’s Guide to the Hammock Coast
Nothing says “Spring Break” like the Hammock Coast, the stretch of land between Mount Pleasant and Myrtle Beach adorned with spectacular coastal vistas and a Grand Strand of charming little towns such as Georgetown, Murrells Inlet, Garden City, Pawleys Island and Litchfield Beach. Whichever section you choose to stay in, there is never a dull moment. Relax by the pool or on the … [Read more...]
107 Atlantic Ave in beautiful Pawleys Island from Christy Whitlock of The Litchfield Company
Welcome to the Hammock Coast Podcast. In today's special edition we have Christy Whitlock of The Litchfield Company talks to host Bill Macchio about her listing on 107 Atlantic Avenue in beautiful Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Christy and Bill talk about 107 Atlantic Ave in Pawleys Island, a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home on the northern tip of the island. It's located creekside … [Read more...]
Hammock Coast’s Brian Henry from Get Carried Away Southern Market
Brian Henry, Owner/President of Get Carried Away Southern Market in Pawleys Island, SC talks with host Brian Cleary about the great foods they carry, a location opening in Mount Pleasant and the different experiences you can have at their two locations after Mount Pleasant opens and just how Palmetto Cheese Homestyle Pimento Cheese got its start. … [Read more...]
Pawleys Island Realty: The Hammock Coast With Legacy Betsy Altman
When Linwood Altman opened Pawleys Island Realty in 1962, the number of island residents was so small, it didn’t warrant a mention in the South Carolina census. The population remains small, hovering around 130-150, but the 60-year-old real estate company is still thriving. It’s still family-owned and has been instrumental in making Pawleys Island and the surrounding stretch of … [Read more...]
A Day Trip up the Hammock Coast
Winter is short-lived in The Lowcountry. It exists only long enough for us to miss the sweet spring breezes, blooming flowers and welcoming waters for which we all live here. When the warm days knock on our doors again, asking us to open them and invite them inside, we’re ready. And when we see that open door, we don’t only want to welcome the sunny days into our abodes; we … [Read more...]
For Whom the Seaview Inn Calls: Meet the Mayor of Dreams, Cheese and Pawleys Island
Push and pull. Ebb and flow. These are the cadences of the ocean — and the rhythms that have governed Brian Henry’s life. The boy who grew up in southern Louisiana’s Cajun country before relocating to bustling Atlanta, now lives in the heart of the “Hammock Coast” that his efforts helped nickname so appropriately. What started as a call from a tiny rustic inn on the ocean, … [Read more...]