Loris, Retiree Haven

Loris city was an untapped, underpopulated town just 90 years ago. J.W. Ogilvie, who settled down in Horry County a scant 15-years after the War Between the States, wrote in 1909, "Loris was unknown. The site of that coming city was but a worn out corn field that would not have brought at forced sale more than 25 cents an acre." Much has changed … [Read more...]

Little River, NC – Fresh Seafood, Fishing and Historic Oaks

Heading north along well-traveled Highway 17, as the bright lights of South Carolina's Grand Strand begin to dim, you will find Little River, once an important port city but now a small town striving to maintain its well-earned reputation as a quaint fishing village. Tucked between North Myrtle Beach and the North Carolina line, Little River was … [Read more...]

North Myrtle Beach, Top-notch Recreational Activities

In 1968, four small beach towns - Windy Hill Beach, Crescent Beach, Ocean Drive Beach and Cherry Grove Beach - joined forces to form the city of North Myrtle Beach. The goal of these towns located on the northern edge of the Grand Strand was to provide unmatched service, offer top-notch recreational activities and create a unique, safe community … [Read more...]

A Million Miles from Everything at Litchfield Plantation

Maybe it was just the time of year I visited Pawleys Island's Litchfield Plantation that made me feel isolated from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, but it probably has more to do with the careful details they have maintained to guarantee guests a peaceful mood at this historic plantation and country inn. Less than a 90-minute drive from … [Read more...]

Sienna (Closed), Daniel Island Nationally Lauded Restaurant

Daniel Island offers its residents a beautifully planned community, excellent schools, easy access to professional sporting events like Charleston Battery soccer and the Family Circle Cup...and now, fabulous upscale dining at chef Ken Vedrinski's highly acclaimed new restaurant, Sienna. Featured in Esquire magazine as one of the best new … [Read more...]

226 Myrtle Avenue, Pawley’s Island, SC

• $ 1,799,000 • 3,888 SQUARE FEET • 6 BEDROOM, 6.5 BATHS Ready, set, relax. You’ll be happy to be in “time out” in this magnificent home on Pawleys Island in South Carolina. The six-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bath classic beach home, at 226 Myrtle Ave., provides an ideal way to enjoy this beautiful island, a favorite among beach aficionados for … [Read more...]