Author: Laura Pence
The Most Popular Ways Parents Have Bonded with Their Kids
Parents might call it bonding but children may say it’s torture… Moms and dads were asked to name the ways they’ve connected with their kids over the past few months and many have been forcing kids to listen to their favorite music, and watch old movies. They’ve also been playing more games, introducing them to classic tv shows, video gaming…
Crayola Releases Back to School Masks for Kids
Your kids may not be able to “mask” their feelings about going back to school, but, Crayola might help cheer them up. The crayon company is now helping your kids think about coronavirus safety, and fun, with a “5-pack” of school masks. Each one represents various colors of the Crayola spectrum, one for each day of the week. The masks…
These Are the Most Sunburned States
We’re one month into summer and if you’ve had to bust out the aloe already, you’re not the only one. Google revealed which states have suffered the most sunburns so far this year. Surprisingly, some sunny states like California ranked lower than expected, maybe because people who live there just wear more sunblock or have been stuck in quarantine. The…
You Can Burn This Many Calories from Gardening and Home Projects
If you despise working out, trade in your dumbbells for some gardening gloves! Homeowners burn more than 80,000 calories a year by gardening and doing DIY projects. In case you were wondering, the amount burnt during a typical year is the equivalent of 349 mars bars or 312 big macs! One of the best ways to shed some pounds is…
Netflix Reveals Their Most Popular Original Movies
For the first time, Netflix has released their most-watched ever original movies. The action film, “Extraction”, starring Chris Hemsworth is number one. That was followed by “Bird Box”, “Spenser Confidential”, “6 Underground”, “Murder Mystery”, “The Irishmen” with Robert De Niro, ” Ben Affleck’s “Triple Frontier”, and “The Wrong Missy”. Within their first four weeks of release, they were all watched…
Coast RTA to Launch Service to North Myrtle Beach This Fall
Coast RTA will be launching a shuttle between Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach this fall on October 1st. Before covid-19, North Myrtle Beach was planning to give the company $250,000 to fund a free summer entertainment shuttle that would have began in June. Now, that free shuttle has been put on hold until next summer. Rides from Myrtle Beach…
Local ‘Back the Blue’ Rally Held
A ‘Back the Blue’ rally was held yesterday afternoon with the main goal of showing support for law enforcement. The group started in Plylar Park then walked to the Ted C. Collins Law Enforcement Center and then along Kings Highway. People brought flags and dressed in shirts and masks that showed support for not only local law enforcement but officers…
City of Conway to Discuss Mask Mandate Today
The Conway city council is set to vote today on an amendment to their emergency ordinance that requires masks to be worn in public. The meeting will start at 4 p.m. this afternoon and will be held on zoom. Currently, people only need to wear a mask while inside an “essential business,” but according to city leaders that label has…
