Author: Alan Ball

A Boo Boo and a Boo!

A Morning Chat with Greg and Audra on Carolina AM

Audra’s attempt to polish her own nails looks like a boo boo.  Greg gets a boo from wife Brandee that gives him quite the morning fright!

A Charcuterie Suitable for a President

As seen on Carolina AM

Natasha Wood, Boho Boards Myrtle Beach, shows Greg how to design a charcuterie board complete with fresh herbs and florals.  For more information visit bohoboardsmyrtle.com.   Follow her on instagram: boho_boards.  On facebook: Boho-Boards.

Long Bay Symphony Returns With Performance

Dr. Charles Evans with the Long Bay Symphony on Carolina AM

Audra talks with Dr. Charles Evans with the Long Bay Symphony about upcoming performances including a strings performance Sunday, January 31, 2021.  Tickets are $15 and will be virtual.   For more information visit longbaysymphony.com 

Tasty Tuesday Part 2

WFXB’s Tyler Ryan with Part 2 of Tasty Tuesday. Here’s What You Need:  8 large baking potatoes 2 cups half and half 1 stick butter 1 c sour cream or plain greek yogurt Salt, pepper, chives Here’s What You Do: Bring water to boil in large pot. Add salt and olive oil Peel potatoes and cube Place into boiling water…

Tasty Tuesday Part 1

WFXB’s Tyler Ryan shows us how to give meatloaf a tasty twist. 1 jar spaghetti sauce 3 eggs 2 cups Italian bread crumbs 1/2 red onion diced 1 green pepper (1/2 diced, 1/2 cut into strips) 1/4 c brown sugar (white is fine) Natures seasons, garlic powder, Italian seasonings, celery salt 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 lbs 80/20 or 85/15…

Tips to Make Child Care More Affordable

With forty percent of the workforce working remotely and the majority of our schools on some type of virtual schedule, parents can find themselves needing a break. Finding affordable child care during a pandemic can be as time challenging as a job. A parenting website has a few tips to help. Check with your HR rep. Some employers offer child…

Get Your Gourmet On at Toasted!

Open for lunch 7 days a week. Toasted is located at 10008 Beach Drive, Southwest in Calabash, NC

Nic Patton of Toasted in Calabash, NC showcases a few of his gourmet sandwiches on Carolina A.M.  Audra finds out Nic’s personal go to item on the menu and the kiddos weigh in with their favs.   Watch to get the 20% off code for your next meal.  Toasted is located at 10008 Beach Drive SW in Calabash, NC.   Visit them…

CCU Baseball Gears Up For Full 56-Game Season

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

Coastal Carolina Baseball is gearing up to play a full 56-game schedule this spring!  The schedule includes 32 home games as well as contests against nationally-ranked Top 25 opponents NC State, Wake Forest, and West Virginia. Health and safety protocols for attendance will remain in place including reduced capacity based on physical distancing guidelines, required face coverings, reduced capacity of…

Clues Your Date Is Into You

Dating during COVID-19 can be challenging enough without trying to figure out if that person you’re interested in feels the same way.  Studies show that looking for nonverbal cues is the best way to find out how your date is going.  Some positive cues include mutual eye contact, light touch, inward leaning, mirroring each others body positions, and removing any…