The Man Behind It All
Summerville, SC is known for its history of sweet tea and the Azalea flower, but few know the French botanist who first planted the seeds of the storybook town’s storied history. The Town of Summerville and the Lowcountry are strongholds of sweet tea devotees. For decades, the drink was believed to have been invented in […]
Honoring Heroes
A major discovery near Camden, SC sheds light on heroes from the past. Just north of Camden, the landscape transitions from a bustling urban area to scattered homesteads and expansive longleaf pine forests. Known as the Sandhills Region, the pines grow tall and straight on this edge of the prehistoric Atlantic Ocean and on August […]
American Cup
Veterans John Richards and Neil Johnson, owners of OneNation Coffee, are dedicated to helping veterans, first responders and their families one cup of coffee at a time. Companies are founded to fill a void, offer a different level of service or quality not available in the marketplace. The vision usually starts with a simple conversation […]
Wing Man
Robert Hortman’s wood and bronze sculptures capture the Lowcountry’s bird species in uncluttered form highlighting the rich diversity of South Carolina’s wildlife. The experiences and people we meet can have a profound impact on our lives. As we mature, the recollections of our early years fade. However, some linger, and in hindsight we wonder if […]
Winter Wonderland
From exploring rural wonders to embracing the classics, here are 15 things you should do in the South Carolina Lowcountry this winter… 1 Take a Country Drive 2. Drink a Classic The Classic NegroniIn a world of quick-and-easy, canned everything, and pre- batched mixers, some of the hand-mixed (or shaken) classics of our grandparent’s era […]
Indoor Oasis
Marie Everidge, owner of Soil and Soul Nursery Exotic Plant Shop on Short Central in Summerville, recognizes that plants are the life force for our clean air and oxygen.Entering her nursery, one immediately lets their guard down and relaxes. The environment is thriving with native and exotic plants constantly replacing carbon dioxide with oxygen. In […]
A Life of Discipline
Martial arts are a codified system of physical transitions developed for self-defense and combat thousands of years ago. Today, self-defense, self-discipline, mental, spiritual, and physical wellbeing, military and law enforcement training are reasons people practice martial arts. Predominantly associated with Asiatic cultures, the most popular types of martial arts include Kung Fu, Judo, Aikido, Taekwondo […]
Art Haus
A couple brings an old house back to its creative roots. Most people work in a setting with co-workers who help problem solve, provide feedback, and motivate them throughout the day. Musicians, writers, artists, and creative thinkers, however, typically work alone. They are challenged with finding enough uninterrupted time to pursue their creative endeavors daily, […]
Flower Power
Natural curiosity, artistic talent, and an insatiable desire to share makes Summerville SC’s Laura Crosby the gift that keeps on giving. Laura Crosby is what one might call a force of nature, or rather a force for nature. And if flowers were fuel, the Summerville artist could loan the space shuttle a tank or two […]
Strawberry Fields Forever
The strawberries that come from the fields of Westbury Farms are sweet, but not as sweet as the people behind the scenes, Keri Anne and Jeff Westbury and Billy and Kim Walker. The two teams of husband on the farm will help instill an appreciation warmer and the season came to an end, they for […]
