Author: Laura Pence

Do Shortened Text Messages Come Across as Rude?

90% of Americans say they regularly use abbreviations in their daily messages.

In a survey, 90% of Americans say they regularly use abbreviations in their daily messages. But, a study found that making texts too short makes people feel like they’re being “brushed off.” The survey involved texters between the ages of 18 to 65. Those shortened messages may come across as rude to some because it seems like the texter didn’t…

A Trick to Help You Hear Better in Loud Places

The part of the brain that controls fine motor functions is somehow intertwined with the part that controls hearing.

A new study found a simple trick can help you hear better when there’s a lot of background noise. Try tapping your finger. Researchers in France tested people’s hearing by having them listen to someone talk, but made it harder by adding background noise. For some reason, they could pick out more words in each sentence when they tapped their…

Spring Into Action at Fourth Annual Nonprofit Expo

For more information, visit MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com/events.

Shannon Furtick and Devin Gomez were in the studio to talk about the 4th annual Nonprofit Expo happening at Big Air in Myrtle Beach. The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce invites members of the community to engage with dozens of local nonprofit organizations. The free event will take place Tuesday, April 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. During the…

Jet-Puffed Wants You to Dye Marshmallows Over Eggs

They sold kits on Walmart's website this weekend for $2 each, and they immediately sold out.

Jet-Puffed wants you to dye marshmallows instead of eggs this year. They sold kits on Walmart’s website this weekend for $2 each, and they immediately sold out. Each “dip and decorate” kit came with six dyes… a set of decorating pens and a pack of “jumbo” marshmallows that are roughly the same size as eggs. You also got a pink…

LC3 Church to Host 12th Annual Kenya Kids Golf Tournament

The LC3 Kenya Kids Golf Tournament is on Saturday, June 7th at Wachesaw East Golf Club.

Louise Goodman of LC3 Church was in the studio to talk about the 12th Annual Kenya Kids Golf Tournament. The event is a way to expand awareness for people living in extreme poverty. All net proceeds go to education, school uniforms, school supplies, food for families living on a dump site and access to clean water. The LC3 Kenya Kids…

Meet the New Hammerhead Sharks at Ripley’s Aqauarium!

Learn more about the new addition on Ripley's.com.

Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach has added Great Hammerhead Sharks to the Dangerous Reef Exhibit. Visitors can now observe these sharks up close in the tunnel! You can observe the species and learn about its unique behaviors and specialized hunting techniques, making it an unmatched educational experience for all ages. Learn more about the new addition on Ripley’s.com.