Author: Laura Pence

Carolina Youth Chorale to Hold Auditions

For more information visit the Carolina Master Chorale Facebook page!

Sara Morey as well as Hali Ketchem with the Carolina Youth Chorale were in the studio to talk about upcoming auditions as well as the benefits of being a part of a choir. Auditions will be held on July 22nd and 23rd, 2026. – No experience required! Location: Celebration Presbyterian Church: 2300 Carolina Forest Blvd, Myrtle Beach SC Sign up…

United is Ditching the Middle Seat on Some Planes

They announced its new airbus jets will have a new type of seating in the economy plus cabin.

Good news for frequent flyers…United Airlines wants passengers to have more comfortable seating options. They announced its new airbus jets will have a new type of seating in the economy plus cabin — a row without a middle seat passenger. Instead, there will be a fixed table in between the two seats. It will give passengers in the row more…

Biggest Mistakes You Can Make on a First Date

If first dates make you nervous, you're definitely not alone.

If first dates make you nervous, you’re definitely not alone. But apparently, most people tend to overthink the whole thing. Here are some of the biggest mistakes you can make: Trying so hard to impress someone that you forget you’re also deciding if you even like them. Turning the conversation into a one-person podcast. Also, going to dinner on a…

United Way in Action: Learning More About the THRIVE Program

For more information visit UnitedWayHorry.org/Thrive.

For United Way in Action, Community Resource Coordinator Kissie Melvin and CEO Blakley Roof of the United Way of Horry County were in the studio to talk about the THRIVE Program. The THRIVE team supports ALICE families (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) by connecting them to essential resources and services.  The focus is helping hardworking individuals and families overcome financial…

Why Learning a Second Language is Good for the Brain

A new study found that people who speak multiple languages tend to have “younger” brains.

Learning a second language may do more than help you communicate—it could also help keep your brain younger as you age. A new study found that people who speak multiple languages tend to have “younger” brains, with bilingual participants showing brains that appeared about six years younger than those who spoke only one language. Speaking three or four languages was…

Meet Trixie from Kind Keeper Animal Rescue!

Visit KindKeeper.org for more information.

Britney Hauser and Trixie of Kind Keeper were in the studio for Carolina AM. If you’re interested in Trixie or one of her siblings, call 843-427-4388. You can also go online to see all of the other adoptable animals. Plus, join in on their upcoming events! Puppies & Pilates at Sneaky Beagle – July 18th Or, you can find them…

NASA is Looking for People to Spend a Year in a Simulated Habitat

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, between 30 and 55 years old.

If you’ve ever wanted to experience life on mars, NASA has an opportunity that might be right up your alley. The space agency is looking for volunteers willing to spend a year pretending they’re millions of miles from earth. They’re recruiting four volunteers for a year-long simulation, where they’ll live in isolated habitats to help scientists prepare for future deep-space…

The Top Places We Forget to Put Sunscreen

Do you make sure you cover every square inch?

How careful are you when you put sunblock on? Do you make sure you cover every square inch? Because apparently most of us don’t. A recent study had people apply sunscreen to their face. That’s one of the primary spots for skin cancer. Then they used a special UV camera to show the spots they missed. The average person missed…

Biggest Mistakes You Can Make When it Comes to Grilling

84% of Americans say they'd grill more if they had more opportunities to...

July is National Grilling Month and according to a new report, the average American enjoys 13 “grill days” per year. 84% of Americans say they’d grill more if they had more opportunities to…although 49% say they aren’t 100% comfortable at the grill. The top fears include: grilling chicken, dropping meat through the grates, running out of propane, and cooking things…

Dream House Theatre Presents: I Hate Hamlet

Showtimes run from July 16th through the 26th.

Sean Pierce and Patrick Nguyen were in the studio representing the Dream House Theatre and their upcoming production of I Hate Hamlet. Showtimes run from July 16th through the 26th. Get tickets here! The theatre is located at 10177 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC.