Author: Laura Pence

Why Your Teen Might Be in Shock After Receiving Their First Paycheck

According to a university study it's a common thing...for teens to be startled and disappointed.

While the summer is a time for camps and visits to grandma’s, it’s also a popular time when teens get their first job…and…their first paycheck. The excitement can turn to disappointment quickly when they see just how much was taken out in taxes, social security and other fees. According to a university study it’s a common thing…for teens to be…

B.J. Kinard Attempts the Junior Iron Ninja Course at Big Air!

There's still time to sign up!

Junior Iron Ninja Competition 2023 Date: 07/22/2023 Time: 8 AM (subject to change) Venue: Big Air Trampoline Park Address: 3820 S Kings HWY Participants: Ninjas aged 5 – 15 Obstacle Course: A thrilling and challenging course designed by the experts at Beast Ninja Categories: They will have separate categories based on age and skill level to ensure fair competition and…

Barnabas Horse Foundation to Host 3rd Annual Pony Swim

This family friendly event is open to the public.

The Barnabas Horse Foundation will hold its 3rd Annual Virtual Pony Swim on Saturday, July 22, 2023. This family friendly event is open to the public. Donors will sponsor one “pony” for $10 or three “ponies” for $25. The first three ponies to cross the finish line in the championship race will win prize packages valued between $100 to $500….

Greg Catches Up with Old Friends James and Amy Jane Bonamy!

Greg catches up with James and Amy Jane Bonamy, former Opryland USA cast members. To learn more about James and Amy Jane’s church, visit GraceCreekChurch.com. Check out James in his videos for “I Don’t Think I Will” and “Dog on a Toolbox” off his album, What I Live to Do.

It’s the Myrtle Beach Pelicans vs. Columbia Fireflies for Weiner Wednesday!

Stop by the WFXB tent on your way through the gates!

Tickets are still available for tonight’s game! Gates Open at 6:00pm and the game starts at 7:05pm. Delicious Hebrew National hot dogs are half price all game long every Wednesday.

A Hobby That Could Ward Off Dementia

A study analyzed 10,000 adults over age 70 for ten years.

New research has found that an easy to achieve hobby could potentially ward off dementia. A study analyzed 10,000 adults over age 70 for ten years. They found that those who took part in more literacy activities like keeping a journal, writing letters or using a computer were 11 per cent less likely to develop dementia. Mental activities such as…

See What Made the 2023 Pet Comedy Photo Awards

24 finalists will be judged by a panel of expert animal lovers.

This year’s finalists for the 2023 Comedy Pet Photos have been revealed. There’s a cat performing his best victory pose….a dog leaping through the air…another dog jumping head first into the sand…and a cat sticking it’s tongue out. The 24 finalists will be judged by a panel of expert animal lovers and the winner will be announced on August 11th….

Taylor Swift Makes History Again with More No. 1 Albums Than Any Woman

Barbra Streisand held the the coveted position before Swift.

The singer now has more number one albums than any woman in history. Her latest re-recorded album, “Speak Now – Taylor’s Version” officially debuted on top of the Billboard 200 charts. Making this her 12th album to reach the top spot. Barbra Streisand held the the coveted position with 11 No. 1 albums.

1st Generation iPhone Just Sold for Big Bucks

It belonged to a member of the original Apple engineering team when the iPhone came out.

An unopened first-generation iPhone just sold at auction for a record-breaking 190-thousand dollars. That’s more than 317 times the original retail price of five-hundred-99 dollars when it was first offered in 2007. This phone is considered the holy grail for iPhone collectors. That’s because it’s four gigabytes, which was discontinued after about two months because customers preferred the eight gigabyte…