A Fortress of Creativity
LESS THAN A CENTURY AGO, A PAIR OF NORTHERNERS LANDED ON THE SANDY SOIL OF THE WACCAMAW NECK, MAKING AN IMPACT THAT STILL RESONATES TODAY. A half hour south from the lights and vibrant social atmosphere of Myrtle Beach, a curious historic structure stands, strong and mighty in the sands of Huntington Beach State Park. […]
A SOUTHERN FOCUS
THE LIGHT AND LENS OF PHOTOGRAPHER BRANT BARRETT Originally from Augusta, Georgia, his family had a vacation home on the sea island, and he spent the summers of his youth crabbing, fishing, and exploring its environs. When adulthood called him away from his idyllic childhood, he joined the Marines, started a family, and began a […]
Feathered Fighters
With a little help from their fellow soldiers, on Columbia’s Fort Jackson, a species has fought its way back from the edge of extinction. There are several reasonable explanations for the persistent rat-tat-tat you might on Fort Jackson, the U.S. Army’s main production center for Basic Combat Training in Columbia, SC. Charged with providing trained, […]
Canvassing a Legacy
Artist Drayton Smith quietly lived a full and inspiring life in Summerville, creating beautiful art and traveling the world. Recently, some of his best work was found in an unexpected place, bringing to light his talents once more. Rutherford “Rudd” Smith, a lawyer, sits in his Downtown Summerville office, reflecting on the memory of his […]
The Rhythm of the River
Though we once almost lost sight of it, organizations like Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust help remind us that the essence of the Lowcountry still rides in the currents of the Ashley River. There was a time when the river was everything, and the Lowcountry moved to the rhythm of the Ashley River. Slow, straightforward, and […]
Hope and Feather
Founded out of an acute awareness for the need of an avian conservation center in South Carolina, The Center for Birds of Prey offers us a bird’s eye view of ourselves and the world we live in. “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul,” wrote Emily Dickinson. It is doubtful that […]
Painting Connections
In a time where people are becoming more divided, one Lowcountry artist encourages her viewers to put differences aside and instead focus on the similarities and connections people can make with one another. Art has been in Anita Laudone Harley’s life for as long as she can remember. As a young child, she eagerly spent […]
The Voices of McLeod Plantation
With a focus on the story of the enslaved, The McLeod Plantation Historic Site offers visitors the opportunity to explore the landscape of history from a new perspective. As the lights flash, the rails are lowered, and the bridge opens to allow a vessel to pass beneath it on Wappoo Creek, traffic comes to a […]
The Power of Play
The North Charleston Police Department is showing the Lowcountry what successful outreach looks like, one game at a time. Zi’kia Lewis was always drawn to sports. From a young age, the North Charleston native had all the desired abilities to excel on any field or court; speed, strength, agility, and a competitive spirit. In high […]
Pumping Iron
With a dedication to creating heirloom-quality cookware, Smithey Ironware Company is more than just a flash in the pan. It’s a big day at Smithey Ironware Company, and inside the company’s new North Charleston digs, the air hums with anticipation. This is the day the tight-knit team releases their newest creation: a hand-forged carbon steel […]
