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Inland destinations gain as travelers ditch crowded coastal markets
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Travelers are increasingly factoring overcrowding into vacation choices, and inland markets like Greenville, South Carolina, are seeing the payoff.
Ashcroft & Oak opens at Coastal Grand Mall in Myrtle Beach
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Ashcroft & Oak has opened a new store at Coastal Grand Mall, adding a fine jewelry option for Myrtle Beach residents and the region’s millions of visitors.
Salt Life opens second retail store in North Myrtle Beach
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Iconix-owned Salt Life is opening its second retail location on July 4 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as the coastal brand expands its direct-to-consumer push.
Curated Vacation Properties marks 10 years with $250M portfolio
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Curated Vacation Properties is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Isle of Palms and Charleston after building a hospitality asset management model for vacation rentals.
Priority Insurance urges homeowners to review coverage before summer travel
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Priority Insurance is urging homeowners to check their policies before summer trips, warning that vacant homes, travel theft and high-value items can leave families exposed.
Crocodile Rocks offers free entry to first responders for 9/11 anniversary weekend
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The Myrtle Beach dueling piano venue will waive admission for firefighters, police officers, first responders, doctors and nurses from Sept. 11-13, 2026, to mark 25 years since the September 11 attacks.
VIP Marketing launches September fundraiser for Carolina families facing childhood cancer
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VIP Marketing and Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas have launched Going Gold Together, a September fundraising campaign aimed at raising $16,000 for families in North and South Carolina.
Hammocks on the Edisto puts wellness inside clinical care for women
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The South Carolina women’s rehab says yoga, nutrition and movement are part of treatment, not add-ons, as it marks National Wellness Month.
Charleston music competition names 2026 world finalists
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The Charleston International Music Competition marked its 75th monthly event by naming finalists for the 2026 World Music Competition and previewing more 2026 contests.
Capstone Health Alliance wraps 2026 Forum with AI, supply chain and leadership focus
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Capstone Health Alliance brought members, suppliers and industry leaders to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for its 2026 Capstone Forum Aug. 3-6. The event spotlighted AI, policy shifts, market pressures and partnership-building across healthcare…
Giavanna Lyerly to represent the U.S. at Miss Super Model International in Thailand
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Giavanna Lyerly, a 19-year-old South Carolina model, college student and humanitarian, has been crowned Miss Super Model International USA and will compete in Thailand Oct. 18–24, 2026. Her bid brings together a modeling career, major service work…
Charleston Candle Co marks 10 years with two new signature candles
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Charleston Candle Co. is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the debut of Charleston and The Holy City, two candles inspired by the city where the family-owned brand was founded.
Steven Curtis Chapman sets 11-city Christmas tour for 2026
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Steven Curtis Chapman is bringing The Music of Christmas Tour back for 11 cities in 2026, marking the 30th anniversary of his holiday album.
Lake.com ranks Lake Chelan cleanest and Great Salt Lake dirtiest for 2026
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Lake.com released a 2026 ranking of the cleanest and dirtiest U.S. lakes on World Lake Day, using water-quality data from 100 of the largest lakes.
Nashville Adventures names first community leadership scholar
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Nashville Adventures has awarded its first Community Leadership Scholarship to Gabby Adams, a Middle Tennessee native and sophomore at The Citadel.
Marine veteran gives invocation at SC7 closing on USS Yorktown
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Retired Marine Col. Steve Vitali delivered the invocation at SC7 Expedition’s closing ceremony on the USS Yorktown in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, on July 29. The event capped the annual trek across South Carolina and highlighted the…
Melone Hatley lands No. 683 on 2026 Inc. 5000 list
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Melone Hatley, P.C. was named to Inc. magazine’s 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, ranking No. 683. The Virginia Beach-based family law and estate planning firm says the recognition reflects its expansion to nine…
SCDNR spotlights river health with fish survey at Jones Gap
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South Carolina fisheries biologists used backpack electrofishing on the Middle Saluda River during the SC7 Expedition to show how fish monitoring helps gauge stream health.
Susan Norcom helps families navigate senior care placement
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Susan Norcom, CNA, is spotlighted for her work guiding Atlanta-area families through senior placement, care coordination and end-of-life care decisions.
Palmetto Moon opens first Missouri store in Branson
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Palmetto Moon will open its first Missouri store on Aug. 29 at Tanger Outlets Branson, marking the retailer’s expansion into its 10th state.
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