Author: Laura Pence

Just How Accurate is Punxsutawney Phil?

Will he see his shadow or not?!

This Sunday is Groundhog Day, when America “attempts to capture the true excitement of a large squirrel predicting the weather.” But even though 4% of people believe Punxsutawney Phil is always 100% right, that’s definitely not the case. Phil is not even the most accurate weather-predicting groundhog. In honor of Groundhog Day, the weather service NOAA put together some stats…

Are Breakups Harder on Men Than Women?

Previous studies have found 70% of divorces are initiated by women.

A new study found break-ups tend to be harder on men than they are on women. There’s a stereotype that women are more emotionally dependent, but it might be the opposite. The study found that men tend to rely on their romantic partner for more emotional support. Women don’t need to as much, because they also get support from their…

Florence Center Hosting 10th Annual Stampede and Pro Rodeo

February 7-8, 2025

Brittay Rybak and Dennis Pruitt were in the studio to talk about the 10th Annual Stampede and Pro Rodeo that’s coming to the Florence Center! February 7-8 will be a weekend of high-energy rodeo action and fun for all ages. Featuring top-ranked cowboys and cowgirls from across the country, competing against some of the most award-winning livestock in professional rodeo….

16th Annual Shuckin’ on the Strand Oyster Roast Set for Feb. 8th

Learn more and purchase tickets at GrandStrandYoungProfessionals.com.

Tickets are now available for the much-anticipated 16th annual Shuckin’ on the Strand Oyster Roast to take place on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, from Noon to 4 p.m. at the Hot Fish Club at 4911 Highway 17 Business in Murrells Inlet, S.C. Hosted by Grand Strand Young Professionals (GSYP) and sponsored by Grand Strand Health, the roast is a charitable fundraiser…

Dancing Queens: The ABBA Celebration Coming to The Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre

Be sure to get tickets for the show tonight! (Friday, Jan 24, 2025 at 7:00pm)

Greg talks with Amy Whelchel and Kirbi Jo Long ahead of their Dancing Queens: The ABBA Celebration show at the Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre. The Dancing Queens: A Tribute to ABBA celebrates the music and spectacle that continues to take the world by storm more than 40 years later. Kirbi Jo Long and Amy Whelchel bring a modern twist while…

Can You Go 30 Days Without Complaining?

A "positivity campaign" was launched in the Netherlands to not complain for 30 days.

Yesterday was Blue Monday, which is supposedly the most depressing day of the year. In response, a “positivity campaign” was launched in the Netherlands to not complain for 30 days. The person who came up with the idea says it’s a way to shift your perspective from all the whining, moaning, and negativity. They’re calling it a campaign, but in…