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Our guest this week is Madelyne Paulk, the Marketing and Communications Manager at Jet It. I recently met Madelyne at an aviation conference, and I was drawn to how genuine, professional, and personable she is. Moments after speaking with her, I immediately knew she would be a great guest to feature on this podcast, and her perspective on diversity and inclusion would be valuable to the audience. Madelyne had some reservations initially because she was new to aviation, which was precisely why her story was important to share with you.

Madelyne started her career in aviation with Jet It in 2020 after completing her master's degree program. With little knowledge of the industry, she took a chance and started as a Marketing Intern. Since then, Madelyne has worked her way up to Marketing Manager, where she is able to lead and guide marketing efforts to build brand awareness. Passionate about service and DE&I, Madelyne volunteers with the RedTail Flight Academy helping them plan their inaugural graduation ceremony and consulting on their marketing efforts. Outside of aviation, she also sits on the Lowcountry Advisory Board for Multiplying Good, a national nonprofit focused on elevating public service and empowering the next generation of servant leaders.

This week Melissa will transport you to Charleston, South Carolina. Beyond its quaint appearance, cobblestone streets, and pastel-colored historic houses, it is also home to a thriving food scene, charming boutique hotels, and a rich and important history. Surrounded by both pristine beaches and acres of farmland, this southern city is considered one of the most vibrant American tourist destinations. In our latest Know Before You Go episode, Melissa is joined by three people Charleston experts who each have unique ties to the city : Winslow Hastie, President and CEO of the Historic Charleston Foundation; Angela Mack, Executive Director of the Gibbes Museum of Art; and food and culture journalist, Shane Mitchell.

If you’re headed to the South Carolina Lowcountry soon, you’ll also want to hear Melissa’s Destination Hacks for Charleston. She shares her recommendations for pinpoints hotels, restaurants, shops, and experiences you’ll want to check out on your next visit.

If you want more information on the hotels, restaurants, shops, and sites from this week’s episode, click on the links below: 

Hotels

The Pinch: New favorite with 22 luxury rooms and suites, plus three residences for extended stays at a prime location just off George and King Streets. Perfect spot for travelers who want to be minutes away from the best restaurants and shopping.

Planter’s Inn: Located in the original center of town, it was originally built in 1844 as a dry goods store and is the only Relais and Chateaux property in Charleston. Perfect for a history buff.

The Dewberry: Its buzzy lobby bar makes it a favorite of tourists and locals. Those who enjoy design-forward properties must check out its mid-century modern interiors.

Zero George: A 18-room hotel is spread out across five historic buildings on George Street, close to many great restaurants, shops and sights. The definition of Southern charm.

Restaurants

167 Restaurant Group: 167 Raw has a rotating list of oysters, fish tacos, lobster rolls, and tons of other fresh seafood. 167 Raw is a great spot for sushi lovers. Bar 167 has lovely cocktails and a small bite. 

Chez Nous: Cozy French restaurant with daily hand-written menus and a robust wine list. 

The Grocery, FIG, and The Ordinary: Farm-to-table restaurants with a fantastic selection of fresh, local seafood. 

Xiao Bao Biscuit, Cru Café, Basic Kitchen, Chubby Fish: Neighborhood spots for a quick bite.

Leon’s: World famous char-grilled oysters. 

Obstinate Daughter: Delicious Italian food on Sullivan’s Island

Raw Lab: 12-course tasting seafood menu, three and a half hours experience. 

Husk: Elegant yet rustic and takes on a fine-dining approach to Southern cuisine. 

Shopping

House of Nomad: Features home designs inspired by the owner’s travels in Asia, Central America and Africa. 

Ibu: King Street boutique featuring art from women’s artisans collectives around the world. 

George C. Birlant & Co.: Antique store with an impressive collection from across the US and UK. 

Sites to See

Gibbes Museum of Art: American fine art museum, with an emphasis on pieces with a connection to Charleston or the South. 

Nathaniel Russell and the Aiken-Rhett Houses: Two 19th century homes run by Historic Charleston Foundation, which provide insight into antebellum Charleston.

International African American Museum: Opening June 27th. Shares and celebrates the stories of enslaved African Americans. 

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After just three hours of deliberations, the jury in the Murdaugh Family Murders trial came to a decision, finding disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife Maggie and his son Paul. Did Alex Murdaugh’s own testimony end up leading to his conviction? Court TV’s Chanley Painter, who was in the courtroom when the verdict came down, joins host Vinnie Politan with post-verdict analysis and reaction to the dramatic conclusion of this trial that captured America’s attention. 

To see more of Court TV’s coverage of the Murdaugh Family Murders, click here.

The trial America is watching; ex-attorney Alex Murdaugh is on trial for the double murder of his wife Maggie and his son Paul. Allegations of fraud, drug addiction, and murder surround this prominent Lowcountry family as the surviving Murdaugh son, Buster, takes the stand for the defense case. Host Vinnie Politan to dives deeper into his testimony, a South Carolina drug gang’s potential involvement, and the relationship between Alex and his wife as Court TV’s Matt Johnson weighs in from Walterboro, South Carolina.

To see more of Court TV’s coverage of the Murdaugh Family Murders, click here.

A criminal scandal surrounding a prominent family of lawyers in the Lowcountry of South Carolina: The Murdaugh Family Murders. They had money, power, and privilege until it began to unravel when Alex Murdaugh’s wife Maggie and his son Paul were shot and killed on the family’s sprawling hunting lodge. Now Alex is on trial for double murder, but is he a victim? Or is he a killer trying to cover up a long list of financial misdoings? Host Vinnie Politan dives deeper into this bizarre web of allegations as Court TV’s Chanley Painter joins him from Walterboro, South Carolina. Get the latest updates on Court TV and CourtTV.com and tune in to see Vinnie Politan break down the biggest true crime stories on Closing Arguments weeknights at 8/7c. 

To see more of our coverage of the Murdaugh Family Murders, click here.

Host Nathan Stevens and investigative reporter Thad Moore sit down to discuss the federal trial of ex-Palmetto State Bank CEO Russell Laffitte, the Lowcountry banker accusing of helping Alex Murdaugh plunder the accounts of their mutual clients. The trial begins November 8, and this episode will serve as a primer on Laffitte's alleged crimes and his connection to the Murdaugh saga.

Hosted by Thad Moore and Nathan Stevens

Produced by Nathan Stevens

Music by Lexin Music

The Rise And Fall Of South Carolina's Murdaugh Family And The Deaths Of Stephen Smith, Gloria Satterfield, Mallory Beach, Paul Murdaugh, and Maggie Murdaugh - All The Deaths!

We take a look at the various deaths surrounding one of South Carolina's most powerful and prominent families - the Murdaugh's.  We'll examine the 2015 death of Stephen Smith, a friend of Buster Murdaugh, the 2018 death of Gloria Satterfield, the Murdaugh family housekeeper and nanny, the 2019 death of Mallory Beach, killed in a boat accident driven by a drunken Paul Murdaugh, the 2021 murders of Paul Murdaugh and his mother Maggie, killings father and husband Alec Murdaugh is a person of interest,  the 2021 attempted suicide of Alec Murdaugh by of assisted suicide committed by his friend, Eddie Smith, and everything in between!

SOURCES:
https://www.outsidehiltonhead.com/outside-news-blog/hilton-head-island-south-carolina-why-its-called-the-lowcountry/
https://southcarolinalowcountry.com/
https://nypost.com/2021/11/06/life-of-maggie-murdaugh-notorious-murders-forgotten-victim/
https://people.com/crime/murdaugh-murders-south-carolina-inside-powerful-family/
https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/13/us/murdaugh-deaths-timeline/index.htm
https://www.oxygen.com/alex-murdaugh-death-deception-power

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Natalie and Ron Daise are storytellers.

Or, as they'd describe it, Natalie is a storyteller and Ron is a kind of keeper of stories, collecting and documenting. 

Together, they have been gathering, interpreting and sharing stories in South Carolina for decades.

The couple is best known for "Gullah Gullah Island," a children's television series that aired on Nickelodeon from 1994 to 1998. Their storytelling extended well after that show ended. It's never stopped, really, and the ways they tell stories have continued to evolve, even during the pandemic. 

Co-host Gavin McIntyre and I spoke with them about why they tell stories, what they see as their role in their communities now and the serendipitous way their TV show came to be.

They also shared how they’ve seen perceptions of the term “Gullah” change and why it's so important to them to show that Gullah culture and language is not only still alive but is constantly evolving. 

Listen now for more.

This is the first installment of SC Voices, an occasional Understand SC series that will feature conversational interviews with South Carolinians sharing their stories.

Who would you like to hear from next? Email understandsc@postandcourier.com with your ideas. 

Check out our special podcast series, 12 Black Leaders to Know. 

Music used in today's episode includes "Oh, Cello" by Bright Seed and "The No Leave Beat" by Billy Fountain.

Scotty and Schliske Talk Bad Tattoos, Bamboo Rod Making, and More!

Captain Matt Schliske is a fly fishing guide and custom bamboo rod maker. Born in Wyoming, his grandfather and great grandfather were Cowboy State trout fishing cattle ranchers. He grew up fishing and hunting throughout the Rocky Mountains and has guided on many of the beautiful rivers in Wyoming and Montana.

A bamboo fly rod fanatic, in 2005 Schliske started his custom bamboo fly rod company and has made quality bamboo fly rods by hand for anglers all over the globe ever since.

Schliske founded Pig Farm Ink in 2012 with friends Jay Johnson, Mark Brown, and Chip Guthrie, with the motto of "Fly Fishing Saves Lives." What in the world is Pig Farm Ink? Listen to the episode to find out how they work in crazy ways to bring new people into the fly fishing community!

Schliske has traveled the country with the Fly Fishing Film Tour, meeting many passionate anglers and spreading the good word of fly fishing along the way. In 2014, he moved to Charleston, South Carolina, a town he fell in love with on the film tour. He spent three years on the coast getting his Captains license, fly fishing and guiding for redfish, and working at Lowcountry Fly Shop with show host Scotty D! He now splits his time between South Carolina, Wyoming, and Nevada.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’ve been thinking about the many ways this holiday bolsters colonial narratives, as well as opportunities to push back on them. This episode spotlights individual people, dishes and ingredients that are decolonizing our food system. We’re looking at our Thanksgiving plates and beyond to explore efforts to reclaim food sovereignty in Native American culture, the African diaspora, and Puerto Rico. 

We start by revisiting the Thanksgiving myth and investigating the forces that continue to shape Native Americans’ food access and culinary legacy. Then we’ll share a recipe that brings Geechee culture to the Thanksgiving table. We track the history of a West African rice strain that is reintroducing a rich heritage as well as environmental resilience to American soil. And finally we learn about how one food justice collective is working to bring power and healing to Puerto Rico. 

Further Reading and Listening:

Check out Sean Sherman and his platform,  The Sioux Chef – Revitalizing Native American Cuisine / Re-Identifying North American Cuisine

Subscribe to Jupiter’s Almanac wherever you get your podcasts. (Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS). 

Find Matthew Raiford’s Thanksgiving recipe for oyster dressing here.

Learn more about Dr. Anna McClung and the Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center here. 

Find out more about Glenn Roberts and Anson Mills here. 

Check out Luz Cruz and Cuir Kitchen Brigade here. Here’s an NPR article on the history of Puerto Rican debt, and here’s a 2019 study on the effects of the Jones Act

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HRN’s Kat Johnson and Hannah Fordin sat down with farmer Greg Johnsman to talk history, seed preservation, and grits at Charleston Wine + Food. Based in South Caronlina’s Sea Islands, Greg and his wife Betsy are committed to preserving and sharing the agricultural traditions of the region. With their business, Geechie Boy Mill, they’re sharing delicious grits made with heritage corn varieties that hardly any other farmers are cultivating, along with other grains and preserves. Greg talks about getting the best out of his mill, treasure hunting for heirloom seeds, and much more. 

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HRN On Tour was recording live at the James Beard House for a special evening highlighting the culinary history of Christmas in Charleston.

The Poogan's Porch team, led by Chef Daniel Doyle and beverage director Brad Ball, transported the warm spirit of a Lowcountry Christmas to the Big Apple. We snagged a few moments to pull Daniel off the line just before the dinner. He spoke to us about working with Nathalie Dupree to research historical dishes in preparation for the dinner, as well as what a James Beard dinner means to him and his team.

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