Author: Alan Ball

Florence Gets New Sports Complex

Laura Pence Cohost of Fox Midday News Gives a News Update on Carolina AM

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday for a new sports complex in Florence.  The new facility will be built next to the Florence Tennis Center and will have space for youth baseball as well as track and field programs. It will also be home to the Florence Red Wolves baseball team.  Completion is anticipated by the spring of 2022.

Things on Amazon to Help You Chill

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In today’s Amazon Finds we bring you some things to bring chill out with.   A no spill water bowl good for you and your dog. The Lumoleaf dog bowl feeds enough water and slows down your pet’s drinking and helps to avoid gulping.  It’s $17. The Pure Enrichment Pureglow salt lamp has the Pink Himalayan salt rocks, two bulbs,usb ports,…

Long Bay Symphony to Perform In-Person Concert Sunday

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Dr. Charles Evans of the Long Bay Symphony talks with Audra about this weekend’s performance of “Sravinsky’s, The History of a Soldier.”  This will be the symphony’s first in person concert since the pandemic.  Streaming  options are available for the 4 p.m. show Sunday at First Presbyterian Church in Myrtle Beach.  Tickets can be purchased on their website or by…

Greg and Audra Unbox Laughing Yoga

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Laughing yoga is making its way into main stream work places.  It’s often led by an instructor.  Instead of laying on mats for traditional yoga, participants exhale with laughter. The body does not distinguish between laughing from a joke or making laughing sounds.  Audra and Greg give it a try.

Goofing Off Boosts Creativity

Today is National Goof Off Day. Before you blow it off, give it a thought. Tech companies have been utilizing it for years to boost productivity.  They’ve discovered some of the best work happens when people are given a chance to play around. Research has shown productivity benefits of a “creative pause,” which is a time for the brain to…

Laughing is a Dose of Medicine

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They say laughter is the best medicine. This is the day to take yours. it’s National Laugh Day.  Medicine includes the treatment and prevention of disease.  When it comes to laughing, studies show it boosts our immune system, relieves tension and helps us relax.  It also has physical benefits as it engages the abs, arms and facial muscles. Ten minutes…

National Chocolate Caramel Day with Barefoot Bistro!

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Patti Hilton of Barefoot Bistro shares her favorite recipes including homemade caramel that goes with well, just about everything chocolate! Microwave Caramels with Sea Salt In a very large microwavable bowl: 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup Sugar 1/2 cup Brown Sugar 1/2 cup Corn Syrup 1/2 cup Sweet & Condensed Milk 1/2 tsp Vanilla Line a 8 X 8 pan…

‘Bridesmaids,’ Clemson, and a Superhero Fail

A Morning Chat on Carolina AM

The funny and not so funny.  On this National Laugh Day, Audra shares one of her go-to movie clips for a laugh out loud one!  B.J. Kinard fills in for Greg and explains a recent, not-so-funny experience.  Oh, and B.J. sets Audra straight on what is and not a superhero.