LOCAL SHOPPING GUIDE: Celebrate Southern Style
Keep your cookouts, picnics, and lake days rooted in the South with these Upstate gems. From fresh produce to party flair, here’s where to stock up on the best Anderson […]
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Food For Thought
Summer Recipes with July Produce
July in South Carolina is more than sunshine and fireworks — it’s the peak of produce perfection. The markets are bursting with ripe peaches, juicy tomatoes, and sweet summer berries, […]
Food For Thought
Seasonal
A Southern Summer Celebration Guide
How to Turn July’s Magic Into Season-Long Memories There’s something about July in South Carolina that makes time slow down just enough to savor it. Maybe it’s the way the […]
People to Watch
Meet Daisha McHatton: A Young Writer with Wisdom Beyond Her Years
As she prepared to graduate from Summerville High School, Daisha McHatton was reflective — not just about her accomplishments, but about the growth and lessons this chapter of life has […]
Furry Friends
New Program Aims to Give North Carolina Shelter Dogs a Second Chance at Adoption
As dog adoptions continue to decline nationwide, North Carolina shelters are facing a growing challenge: healthy, adoptable dogs — particularly medium and large breeds — are spending longer and longer […]
Style Files
Coastal Southern Style: Where Breezy Meets Beautiful
If you’ve ever spent a summer afternoon walking along the Carolina or Georgia coast, you know the feeling—sun-warmed sand underfoot, the salty kiss of ocean breeze, and that laid-back elegance […]
Food For Thought
Wine & Dine
Sippin’ & Supperin’: Summer Cocktails and Outdoor Dining with Local Flavor
There’s nothing quite like a Southern summer evening—warm breezes, glowing fireflies, and the promise of good food and even better company. Here in the Upstate, we know how to do […]
For Families
Things to do
Sounds, Sips & Southern Soul: Your Guide to Summer Festivals in the South
Perfect Weekend Getaways from Anderson County There’s no better time than summer in the South to celebrate everything that makes this region so rich in culture—music that moves your feet, […]
Coastal Corner
Tank Away Getaway
Discover the Magic of Southern Coastal Towns: A Complete Travel Guide
The southeastern coastline of America beckons travelers with its distinctive blend of coastal charm, cultural heritage, and warm hospitality. From the windswept barrier islands of the Carolinas to the emerald […]
Coastal Corner
Tank Away Getaway
Things to do
Making a Splash: Southern Water Adventures You’ll Love This Summer
When summer rolls into the South, there’s one surefire way to beat the heat—get out on the water. Whether it’s the thrill of skimming across a lake in a speedboat, […]