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In 1784, when rice plantation owners began looking for the ideal place for their summer homes in what is now Colleton County, they chose a pleasant, wooded area and named it Hickory Valley. Forty-two years later, bearing the name of two of its original settlers, Paul and Jacob Walters, Walterboro was incorporated. "Experience the charm of living in Lowcountry style" Many of … [Read more...] about Walterboro, South Carolina

LOCATED ON THE GRAND Strand just minutes south of Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach is "The Family Beach," two miles of beautiful shoreline and high dunes drenched by the warm breezes of the Atlantic Ocean. While life in Surfside Beach centers around the water, as the town-s name implies, there's much more to this peaceful stretch of sand and surf than sunglasses and sunscreen. … [Read more...] about Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Located amid thick pine forests 30 miles inland from the South Carolina coast, 18th century Summerville was a vacation spot for Charlestonians seeking relief from the oppressive summer humidity and tormenting swarms of mosquitoes. In the 21st century, a combination of affordable housing, excellent schools and numerous recreational alternatives has made this small city one of … [Read more...] about Summerville, South Carolina

SULLIVAN-S ISLAND IS JUST minutes from all that historic Charleston and booming Mount Pleasant have to offer, yet it might as well be a thousand miles away. A sophisticated island town, it offers its residents and visitors no flashing neon signs, no shopping malls, no golf courses and not even a stoplight, just a small downtown district that features primarily upscale … [Read more...] about Sullivans Island, South Carolina