http://letscelebratesouthcarolina.com Let's Celebrate the Good News about South Carolina and North Carolina Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:18:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When Pat Mason of Carolina Living sent this to me, I got such a laugh not once, not twice , but many (we all need to laugh once a day--here's one for you).  Marcia Brody originally from North, South Carolina (and there is a North)--we actually have friends and have spent ... http://letscelebratesouthcarolina.com/?p=393 [caption id="attachment_369" align="aligncenter" width="90" caption="The Selection"][/caption] Tasting History & Health with Wine, by Liz Mitchell [caption id="attachment_365" align="aligncenter" width="108" caption="Taste Conway, SC"][/caption]   Our visit to Hyman Vineyards produced much more than is expected at a typical wine tasting. Greg Hyman's vineyards, tasting room, country store, and vineyard homesites will soon be discovered by groups thirsty ... http://letscelebratesouthcarolina.com/?p=363 We saw Hank in Bishopville recently at a multi-class reunion.  Hank Martin, Bishopville/Sumter, SC native, now in Nashville, TN.  He wrote South Carolina on My Mind:  http://vimeo.com/1820062  Visit his site at http://www.hankmartin.net/ Hank, do you know Kathy Trocolli? Well, I met this next person at a recent Women's retreat in Fayetteville, NC.  And, ... http://letscelebratesouthcarolina.com/?p=349 But not from Camden, South Carolina.  Met Aaron McCargo, Jr., or better known as "Big Daddy" on Food Network host of Big Daddy's House.  He was at the TASTE gourmet food show in Myrtle Beach this weekend.  He is definitely a WOW person in my book.  A true gentlemen of the ... http://letscelebratesouthcarolina.com/?p=345 What a beautiful weekend and Saturday proved to be one of the best.  A trip to Myrtle Market (our local farmers' market) was first to gather a good vegetable dinner for Sunday!  And then to Art in the Park, where I met 2 SC artists that I'm adding to my list.  ... http://letscelebratesouthcarolina.com/?p=332 The Carolina Cup represents the South's Opening of Spring.  Saturday, March 27, 2010 in Camden, South Carolina.  GREAT Road Trip and only about 2 hours from the beach or anywhere in the State! Official website:  http://carolina-cup.org/index.php  Make plans to take the trip.  You'll love it! Google 200 Knight's Hill Road in Camden, ... http://letscelebratesouthcarolina.com/?p=326 Our recent visit to Bishopville, SC, took us back to a multi-class reunion.  I was sitting there with a couple I had just met--the Andersons from Rock Hill.  Ann Elliott walked in and I said, "there's my cousin." He says, " if she's your cousin then so am I."  It was ... http://letscelebratesouthcarolina.com/?p=315 Oh, What a Night!  Please bear with me Celebrate South Carolina to include my 40th High School Reunion!  Wish I had taken more pictures.  Camden is a great place to live, work & play--and abounds with history.  Check out the Chamber site to the right under Cities in South Carolina.  I've ... http://letscelebratesouthcarolina.com/?p=265 [caption id="attachment_261" align="alignleft" width="161" caption="Oyster Festival in Brunswick County"][/caption]   Calabash, NC, just across the South Carolina boarder is a great little fishing village and filled with so many restaurants--it's noted for its seafood.   NEW YORK TIMES Travel Section has written an article on a little of the history and  about how it became ... http://letscelebratesouthcarolina.com/?p=248               Well, I learned last week that hiking is a great way to spend a beautiful day with friends and nature.  The photos above were taken last week while staying in Gatlinburg, TN.  A great place to visit and if you need a rental company, we recommend www.mountainchalets.com.  I was pretty worried ... http://letscelebratesouthcarolina.com/?p=231