Photo by Hillary Odom

Stewart Flanagin is a Medicine Man.

Stewart bought Hill Drug Co. 17 years-ago, and the 1930s drug store has continued to be Summerville’s neighborhood pharmacy. After working at Revco (now CVS) for 18 years, Stewart wanted to own his own store. “I was living in the neighborhood already,” he says, “Hill Drug is just five blocks from my house.”  Being a neighborhood pharmacist allows Stewart to be more intimate with customers. “I feel I can help patients more effectively in this environment,” he says. Stewart is a past president of the Summerville Neighborhood Association; he serves on their board of directors, and was a past chairman of the Tour of Homes.

What he liked about wearing a skirt: “It was definitely a different feel, but actually quite cozy.”

What he likes about reading skirt!: “It helps me keep up with what’s going on around town.” 

3 ONLINE EXTRAS ABOUT STEWART:

 1. When he’s not pushing pills, Stewart grows orchids, cooks, and spends time on his boat.

2. Stewart celebrated his 38th wedding anniversary in August. Stewart and his wife Ginger have two grown children (and no grandchildren, yet!).

3. Before back surgery, Stewart loved to hunt, salt water fish, and play golf. Now, he considers himself retired from injuries.


(Kilt provided by The Curiosity Shop, Aiken, SC.)