Author: Alan Ball

What’s a Toaster Got to Do With It?

A Morning Chat with Greg and Audra on Carolina AM

Audra nearly tosses her new toaster and Greg explains why he tosses all instruction manuals.  The show begins with two pups looking for forever homes and includes a simple fix from our “Man on the Strand,” Tyler.

Seaweed Brings a Nutritional Punch to the Table

As seen on Carolina AM

March is National Nutrition Day.  When it comes to choosing which foods will give you the most nutritional punch, choose these. Fish such as salmon contain the greatest amount of omega 3s fatty acids. Eat fatty fish at least once or twice a week. Shellfish and sardines are also great options. Of all the leafy greens, kale and spinach are…

Georgetown County Votes to Keep Mask Mandate

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

Officials in Georgetown County Council voted to extend the county’s mask ordinance Tuesday, March 9, 2021.  The mandate will stay in effect through April 27th after the county Council voted 5 to 2 for an extension. Anyone over the age of 10 entering a foodservice establishment, grocery store, retail store, or pharmacy located within the corporate boundaries of Georgetown County…

A Dog Treat Hard to Beat – Amazon Finds

As seen on Carolina AM

Amazon Finds on Carolina AM.  Give your pet something do and a treat all at the same time with this dog licking mat. Plop some peanut butter on it and watch your dog go to the town. It occupies them and it also gives tongue a good brushing.  $9 on amazon.  Enjoy the warmer weather and sit out on your…

Nearly Everyone Has a Junk Room

As seen on Carolina AM

Thank goodness for doors on that one room we apparently all have that is labeled the junk room.  If you have one, no need to feel bad.  Four out of five of us have one according to a Studyfinds report.  Those typically are our closets, garages, basements, and anywhere our kids spend time. Nearly everyone has a junk drawer too,…

Doorless Bathrooms New Trend

As seen on Carolina AM

Homes trends released this month are taking the open floor plan to a new level. Doors may be becoming a thing of the past if this open concept for bathrooms is any indication.  It’s been getting rave reviews especially in Boston.  It started gaining attention two decades ago in hotels and tropical vacation resorts. In 2019, Elle magazine listed it…

Women Do Most of the House Work, According to Study

As seen on Carolina AM

Spending more time at home means there’s a lot more work to do around the house.  According to a OnePoll study of 2, 000 American women, the average woman says she’s doing almost twice as much around the abode compared to a year ago.  In March of last year, women say they had an average of seven responsibilities at home…

A Life Quoted to Handstand Push-ups

A Morning Chat with Greg and Audra on Carolina AM

Greg and Audra catch up from the weekend.  Greg shows highlights from his live performances around The Grand Strand and shares inspiring quotes from a life-long friend.  Audra wraps up basketball, gains a new driver and is still working on those handstand push-ups!

Cooking on Carolina AM: National Pound Cake Day

As seen on Carolina AM

Today is National Pound Cake Day.  WFXB producer Laura Pence made one for Carolina AM and brought in a recipe for a blueberry compote for Greg and Audra to make. Blueberry Compote – 2 cups of frozen blueberries – 3 tablespoons water – 1/4 cup sugar – 2 teaspoons lemon juice Mix all of the ingredients together in a sauce…