The area known as Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand, on the coast of South Carolina between Charleston and North Carolina, was originally settled by the Waccamaw tribe. They set up a trading post before the arrival of the Europeans in the 18th century. The Grand Strand now refers to Georgetown and Horry counties, from Georgetown to Little River. This includes Pawleys … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand, South Carolina
Film Friday: Sleeping with the Enemy
A woman fakes her own death to get away from her controlling and abusive husband, but somehow he still is able to track her down. He comes after her in hopes of killing her once and for all. Julia Roberts and Patrick Bergin star in Sleeping with the Enemy. Specific scenes were filmed at Shell Island Resort Hotel in Wrightsville Beach, Presbyterian College in … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Sleeping with the Enemy
Classic Eats: Scott’s BBQ
Unless you know where it is, you probably won't just happen upon Scott's BBQ in Hemingway, South Carolina. The barbecue restaurant has operated for over 30 years on a quiet road between Myrtle Beach and Florence. It's well off I-95, yet foodies from Charleston and restaurant critics from as far as New York have made the trek to see what's so special about the pulled pork … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Scott’s BBQ
Weekend Guide to Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida, is a city on the western side of Florida that is often overshadowed by other state destinations but has plenty to offer travelers. Indigenous peoples settled here early on, and later the bay became known for its pirate presence. Today, the city pays homage to that history with the yearly Gasparilla Festival. After the Civil War, the railroad and cigar … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Tampa, Florida
Film Friday: Radio
A high school football coach takes a developmentally challenged young man under his wing, much to the dismay of the people around him. Cuba Gooding Jr. and Ed Harris star in the film. Filmed In: Anderson and Walterboro, South Carolina If You Like: The Blind Side, Forrest Gump … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Radio