New Pawleys Island restaurant in Hammock Shops Village celebrates ‘Local’ roots The name says it all – LOCAL. Creating a comforting atmosphere that offers unique cuisine from locally sourced ingredients and a variety of local beers and wines is the idea behind a new restaurant in Pawleys Island. Owners of Local Eat Drink Celebrate in the Hammock Shops Village say their… Oct 23, 2020 0 Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
New children’s book about McKenzie Beach shares aspects of Gullah-Geechee culture When Johnny L. Ford of Pawleys Island wrote down his childhood memories of visiting McKenzie Beach, a former “black” beach resort destroyed by Hurricane Hazel in 1954, he had no idea the result would be a beautifully illustrated children’s book. But that is exactly what happened after he spoke with… Oct 14, 2020 0 Gullah Geechee, Hammock-All, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
Smithsonian ‘Water/Ways’ exhibit opens at South Carolina’s Maritime Museum Water has been the driving force for Georgetown County for centuries, the economic elixir for industry and tourism, business and relaxation. To that end, the county is defined by the waters that flow through its boundaries and crash onto its shores — four major rivers, the Winyah Bay and the… Oct 01, 2020 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All
Four years after fire, new Nature Center opens at Huntington Beach State Park A new Nature Center at Huntington Beach State Park on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast will connect park visitors with a variety of wildlife in diverse habitats, attracting outdoor enthusiasts to the park year-round. That was the main message from park officials during a grand-opening celebration held Friday, Sept. 25, outside… Sep 25, 2020 0 Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
Huntington Beach State Park in USA Today’s Best State Park for RVers contest For those who enjoy traveling and the great outdoors, South Carolina’s Hammock Coast offers some of the best camping experiences in the country. That’s why Huntington Beach State Park, known for its natural beauty, has been nominated by USA Today/10Best in a nationwide contest to name the Best State Park for RVers…. Sep 22, 2020 0 Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
Pawleys pastry chef competes in Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship Designing spook-tacular costumes, boo-tiful decorations and even blood-curdling baked goods are just some of the reasons Holly Braddock, a cake decorator at Incredible Edibles Bakery in Pawleys Island, loves Halloween. But this Halloween season is extra special because she’s representing South Carolina’s Hammock Coast in the Food Network’s Halloween Baking… Sep 11, 2020 0 Hammock-All, Pawleys Island
Carolina Bean Dip: Delectable snack born on the Hammock Coast If Kim Leatherwood were to spill the beans on how she’s found success in her new business venture, she could point to a series of events – and people – who were part of the story. Still, it’s the delectable taste of her Carolina Bean Dip that has people talking… Sep 11, 2020 0 Georgetown, Hammock-All, Pawleys Island
Garden City, Murrells Inlet make list of Top 50 best towns for retirees in America People often dream of turning their favorite vacation destination into their permanent home, and it looks like yet another Hammock Coast community is being highlighted as the perfect place to retire. Using Niche’s Best Place to Retire Study, TheStacker.com ranked America’s Top 50 small towns for retirement, defined as having… Sep 09, 2020 0 Garden City, Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet