Beauty

Fresh Cuts

From first haircuts to lifelong customers, Arrow Barbering Co. is building community one visit at a time. Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by Kyle Sheets - The Grid A barbershop has long been more than a place for a trim. It's where conversations happen and community is built.  At Arrow Barbering Co., that sense of connection is just as important as the haircut itself. Founded and owned by brothers Pete and Andy Phipps, Arrow Barbering Co. was built on a shared passion for quality...

Life + Culture

A Mother-Daughter Escape to the Mountains

Perched above the clouds, this mountaintop retreat offers unforgettable views and quality time together. Article by Sarah Rose Once home to the Cherokee people and established later by Scottish settlers, Rising Fawn, Georgia is perched on a plateau overlooking Pigeon Mountain and a cavernous valley dense with forests. Crowning the rugged landscape at 2,300 square feet above sea level is Cloudland, a stunning 245-room luxury resort that opened in Feb. 2024. While many visitors are drawn to the...

Education

Seeds of Kindness

How one young girl's idea transformed hunger relief in the Lowcountry. Article by Sarah Rose At nine years old, Katie Stagliano-Rios had grown up listening to her dad remind the family every night at dinner how lucky they were to have food on the table when others weren’t as fortunate. Wanting to make a difference, Stagliano-Rios thought that donating a forty-pound cabbage she’d grown from a seedling might be helpful. Through Fields to Families, she and her mother, Stacy Stagliano, connected...

Life + Culture

The Happiest Hour

Where Sullivan’s Island mornings turn into something unforgettable Article by Ashley Nelson | Photography by Hannah Alyssa If you've ever strolled down Sullivan's Island and suddenly found yourself surrounded by a sea of wagging tails, sandy paws, and smiling faces, chances are you've stumbled upon Golden Hour. What began as a simple Saturday morning tradition between friends has quietly grown into one of Charleston's most heartwarming communities. Founder Hannah and her golden retriever...