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Close your eyes. Get set. Go! ... to where Bay Swamp smells like aftershave, to where friends raise Billie's dad a barn in a day. You're there! On her "pizer," Grandma, waiting to serve dinner, relaxes with a dip of her Sweet Society snuff. Billie's mom and dad, sweaty from hoeing tobacco, rush in and wash up. They can't wait to bite into Grandma's succulent chicken. They tell you, "Pull up a chair!" After dinner, take off your shoes, trek across sandy, open fields, feel sand between your toes. Beyond the watermelon patch, a rare sight: Venus flytraps and yellow trumpet flowers, set to gobble up every bug in sight, and Bug Swamp has bugs. Also gators, bears, cooters, possums, snakes ... gold...
Atlantic Beach, once a mecca for African American vacationers in Myrtle Beach and other East Coast communities during segregation, remains one of a few African American-owned and governed oceanfront resorts in North America. In 1934, George W. Tyson and his wife, Roxie Ballen Tyson, began purchasing and developing land in the area. The Atlantic Beach Company, which was comprised of doctors from North Carolina and South Carolina, continued this process from 1943 until 1956, and the tiny safe haven fondly became known as the "Black Pearl of the Grand Strand." Visitors came by the busload for the fishing, swimming, R&B beach music, and popular dancing among African Americans that later became known as the shag. Thousands of tourists continue to flock to the area on their motorcycles each year for the popular Memorial Day weekend BikeFest.
Indulge in FIVE BOOK BUNDLE: Where Sweet Romance Meets Small-Town Charm. Weddings, babies, and men in uniform weave tales of excitement, mystery, and love. Unique characters, rich settings, and unforgettable moments—discover a collection that transcends templates and captivates hearts."
Stories of the Grand Strand like the failed Spanish settlement of 1526, Blackbeard's lost treasure, and the ghost of Murrells Inlet.
A memoir by the sister-in-law of Clyde Barrow describes her experiences on the run with Bonnie and Clyde, supplemented by notes on Depression-era outlaw history and biographical information about the author and her accomplices.
In "Biggest Little Truckstop," Kate, a broke and desperate mother fleeing from a stalker, arrives in the quaint town of Starwood with her daughter Susie. Their chance encounter with Mac at his eccentric Truckstop sparks an immediate connection, but Kate finds Mac enigmatic and guarded. As Kate tries to rebuild her life while keeping her past hidden, she discovers that Mac, nursing his own heartache and struggling to save his Truckstop, prefers solitude because he has Aspergers. It makes it difficult for him to run his business. Despite this, Kate is determined to break through his walls. As their paths intertwine and the nosy town folk of Starwood play their part, a sweet romance begins to bloom amidst the small-town charm. However, secrets have a way of surfacing, and with Kate's past catching up, their budding relationship faces unforeseen challenges. Through a blend of unusual characters, heartwarming moments, and a touch of mystery, "Biggest Little Truckstop" sets the stage for the start of the Starwood Chronicles, promising an enchanting journey of love, resilience, and community in a town where everyone knows everyone else's business.
Myrtle Beach has long been a favorite vacation spot for families across America, giving parents and children alike a lifetime of memories. The Myrtle Beach Pavilion, considered by many to be the heart of the city since 1908, was demolished in 2007. The Ocean Forest Hotel was as beautiful as a castle, and resembled one, during its forty-four-year span. Members of World War II's Doolittle Raid trained at the Myrtle Beach General Bombing and Gunnery Range, which eventually became Myrtle Beach Air Force Base until its closure in 1993. Join author Becky Billingsley for a trip back in time as she examines some of the city's most memorable attractions.