Author: Laura Pence

Fin And Tonic
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Ripley’s Aquarium Hosting Pirate Themed ‘Fin & Tonic’ Event

The event is led by a Cape Fear Distillery expert, who will help you create three sea-riously amazing cocktails.
Laura Pence,

The upcoming Fin & Tonic Cocktail Class will be Pirate themed!  The event is led by a Cape Fear Distillery expert, who will help you create three sea-riously amazing cocktails.Dress in your finest pirate attire and test your knowledge of North Carolina and South Carolina folklore-themed trivia for a chance to win prizes while learning the mixology of your craft cocktails….

Summer Jobs
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The Best Summer Jobs for Teens

Landscaping and mowing lawns is physical, so they'll get a bit of a workout and maybe even a tan.
Laura Pence,

If you’re trying to get your son, daughter or maybe grandkid to find some work this summer, the experts have weighed in on the best summer jobs for teens. Here are the top five overall. First up, a camp counselor. It’s a great way to make new friends, plus they get to have fun with all the activities, like swimming…

Willie Nelson
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Willie Nelson Set to Release a Bluegrass Album

It features bluegrasss reinterpretations of 12 of his own classics.
Laura Pence,

Willie Nelson sets out on tour today…and unveils details on his next album. He just celebrated his 90th birthday a couple of months ago with a pair of all-star concerts at the Hollywood Bowl. Not to mention a tribute album released just before that. He’s not stopping there…his one hundred fifty first album is on its way too later this…

Kennedy Center
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This Year’s Kennedy Center Honorees Include Billy Crystal and Queen Latifah

The annual gala is held in December and will be hosted by Gloria Estefan.
Laura Pence,

Billy Crystal, Queen Latifah, Barry Gibb and Dionne Warwick are among this year’s stars set to be celebrated at the Kennedy Center Honors. The annual gala is held in December and will be hosted by Gloria Estefan. The ceremony honors recipients by recognizing their lifetime artistic achievements.

Furbys
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Furbys are Making Another Comeback!

It hits stores nationwide July 15th.
Laura Pence,

Toy-maker Hasbro is bringing back the Furby…again! Hasbro re-introduced the bug-eyed, gibberish-talking fur-ball with a launch on Amazon yesterday to mark the toy’s milestone anniversary. It hits stores nationwide July 15th. That could be good news…or very bad news, depending on who you ask. The 1990s animatronic toy phenomenon was cute to some kids but, a source of frustration to…

Veterans Day Classic 062223
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6th Annual Veterans Day Classic to be Held This Fall

Greg speaks with Jim Callahan, Founder and Director of this year’s 6th Annual MD Roofing/Starheel Properties Veterans Day Classic.
Laura Pence,

Greg speaks with Jim Callahan, Founder and Director of this year’s 6th Annual MD Roofing/Starheel Properties Veterans Day Classic. The event aims to not only honor veterans but, provide veteran and non-veteran groups much needed funding, through the support of corporate sponsors, individual contributors, players and friends of the tournament. The event will be hosted November 10 -12, 2023. Three-Day…

Shopping
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Music Might Make You Spend More at Stores on Weekdays

Music makes shoppers feel better...which helps them linger in a store and shop more.
Laura Pence,

Background music could make you spend more money while shopping…but only on weekdays. In a recent study, researchers examined shoppers at three supermarkets in Sweden. On some days the supermarkets played background music. On other days, they didn’t. They found on weekdays…shoppers spent an average of $23.31 per person when background music was played, compared to $14.96 when there is…

Hulu
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Nicole Kidman to Return for Season 2 of ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’

Kidman will return as the head of an exclusive wellness resort where we we find a new class of resort goers.
Laura Pence,

the Nicole Kidman-led drama on HULU has officially been picked up for a second run. Nearly two years after it premiered and 13 months after renewal talks were first reported, Nine Perfect Strangers is getting another season. Kidman will return as the head of an exclusive wellness resort where we we find a new class of resort goers for the…

Dog Friends
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Dogs Need Friends to Help Them Live Longer

A canine's social support network has an even bigger impact than their owner's financial status.
Laura Pence,

If you want your dog to live its best life…then you might need to get it another furry friend. New research suggests that dogs that have other dog friends and human companions, live a long and healthy life. A canine’s social support network has an even bigger impact than their owner’s financial status. But, that doesn’t mean you need to…

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