Author: Laura Pence

Leadership Grand Strand Is Giving Back To Barnabas Horse Foundation!

Donations will go toward renovations. 

Support the Barnabas Horse Foundation through Leadership Grand Strand’s 2025 fundraiser. Richard Berry of Leadership Grand Strand’s 2025 class and Sue McKinney with the Barnabas Horse Foundation join us to talk about how LGS will be giving back this year! Donations will go toward renovations. Barnabas provides equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning services to survivors of trauma, veterans, first responders, and…

Swim Over To Ripley’s For Their Tree Lighting And Holiday PJ Party!

Check out Ripleys.com to grab your tickets.

Ripley’s Aquarium is transforming into a festive winter wonderland for our Holiday PJ Party on Saturday, November 29 from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., where holiday cheer meets underwater adventure. Guests of all ages are invited to enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the aquarium, complete with dazzling décor and twinkling lights illuminating the exhibits.   Check out Ripleys.com to grab your tickets.

The South’s Grandest Christmas Show is Back at the Alabama Theatre!

B.J. Kinard gets the scoop on the Christmas production at the Alabama Theatre.

November through December, you can create a brand-new holiday tradition with the Alabama Theatre’s award-winning production, “The South’s Grandest Christmas Show”. Voted the #1 Christmas Show in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, this show brings an enchanting blend of talent, breathtaking scenery, and magical special effects to the Grand Strand, delivering an unforgettable holiday musical experience that will immerse…

Five Ways to Boost Your Immune System

Here are five tips from doctors on how to boost your immune system in the lead-up to the holidays, and beyond. Optimize nutrition diversity. A variety of fruits and vegetables is better than just eating a whole lot of one type.  Protein and healthy fats are also important.  So, just a diverse diet in general. Take it easy and get some…

8th Annual Jingle Bell Market Coming to the Florence Center

Nov. 21st through the 23rd.

Jane Polsky with the Florence Center was in thre studio to talk about the 8th Annual Jingle Bell Market. Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect gifts or just want to soak up the holiday spirit, this is the place to be! Friday, November 21st 10:00am-6:00pm Saturday, November 22nd 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday, November 23rd 10:00am-4:00pm Get tickets here!

Penny Production has Officially Ended

Some businesses are already feeling the shortage, and have started rounding receipts to the nearest five cents.

If you have any pennies buried in your couch…under the mess inside your car…or in a bucket in your garage…you should hold on to them. they may be worth something someday. Yesterday, the last ever U.S. penny was minted. The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia has been making pennies since 1793, when they were made of 100% copper. Since 1982, pennies…

It’s World Kindness Day!

It's been a thing for almost 30 years now.

Happy World Kindness Day! It’s been a thing for almost 30 years now. Several charities got together in 1997 and started the World Kindness movement. World Kindness Day came a year later in 1998. It’s a day when you’re encouraged to do random acts of kindness. Here are a few ideas from the random acts of kindness foundation. Compliment the…

Myrtle Beach Fire Hosting Grand Opening for New Station 3

Saturday, November 15, from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

Join the MB Fire Department on Saturday, November 15, from 11:00am to 1:00pm as they officially open new Station 3 to the public! This brand new addition to the City of Myrtle Beach will allow firefighters to give the community even better coverage with state-of-the-art technology, and more room to grow for future growth to the city and the department….

3rd Annual Market Common Veterans Ball to be Held at General Robert Reed Rec Center

November 14th at 6:00 to 10:00pm at the General Robert Reed Rec Center in Market Common.

The 3rd Annual Market Common Veterans Ball will be on November 14th at 6:00 to 10:00pm at the General Robert Reed Rec Center in Market Common. Preferred Seating ticket cost is $53 and you have the ability to pick your own seat closer to the stage.  General Seating is $47, your seats will be assigned. This is their biggest fundraiser…