Author: Laura Pence

Auntie Annes
Carolina AM, The Latest

Want to Smell Like Auntie Anne’s? Now You Can!

The pretzel-maker says each spritz evokes the experience of passing by an Auntie Anne's store.
Laura Pence,

Auntie Anne’s is launching a perfume inspired by its pretzels. The scent is called “Knead.” It’s infused with notes of buttery dough, salt, and a hint of sweetness. The pretzel-maker says each spritz evokes the experience of passing by an Auntie Anne’s store and breathing in the nostalgic aroma at the mall food court. The product launch will be celebrated…

Wonderworks 080724
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WonderWorks Myrtle Beach Invites Locals to Their Annual Back-to-School Bash

Happening August 10-18, 2024!
Laura Pence,

The upside-down house at Broadway at the Beach is inviting locals to their Back 2 School Bash, happening August 10-18, 2024. During this event, Myrtle Beach locals can score discounted tickets of $15, plus tax, per adult and $10, plus tax, per child. WonderWorks is the perfect place to soak up the last moments of summer. The Back 2 School…

Pickleball Benefits 080624
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The Mental and Physical Benefits of Pickleball

How pickleball impacts physical and mental well-being.
Laura Pence,

Greg met up with Ken Chaney at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center in North Myrtle Beach to talk about how pickleball impacts physical and mental well-being. Pickleball appeals to people of all ages and all experience levels. It is great for beginners who want to get more exercise! ​J. Bryan Floyd Community Center 1030 Possum Trot Road North Myrtle…

Bargains
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How Long the Buzz of a Good Bargain Lasts

...a select few say that it boosts their mood for the entire day.
Laura Pence,

Everybody loves a bargain…for about three and a half hours. That same survey that looked at everyday expenses, found that many people get an actual buzz when they score a good deal. The average “post-purchase glow” lasts three hours and 36 minutes. But, a select few say that it boosts their mood for the entire day. So, what counts as…

Dog Perfume
Carolina AM, The Latest

Dolce and Gabbana is Launching Perfume for Dogs

The perfume is a quote "olfactory masterpiece."
Laura Pence,

Dolce and Gabbana has released a designer fragrance but it’d not for humans…it’s for dogs. It’s called “FeFe,” in honor of Domenico Dolce’s canine of the same name. According to the D and G website, the perfume is a quote “olfactory masterpiece” featuring a touch of musk and the creamy undertones of sandalwood. A bottle of FeFe costs 109-dollars and…

Air Freshener
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The Best Place to Put Air Freshener in Your Home

...the best spot is surprisingly not your living room.
Laura Pence,

An expert in feng shui and organizing your home posted a video on the best and worst places for an air freshener and the best spot is surprisingly not your living room. It’s where we spend the most time. But, if you put it there, you get used to the smell and don’t even notice it. He says bedrooms aren’t…

Mcmaster
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Gov. McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina

He said it is critical that residents in affected areas should start preparing and making plans.
Laura Pence,

Governor McMaster has issued a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Debby. McMaster said officials are closely monitoring the storm and preparing for its potential impact. He added with a potentially significant rainfall event forecast, it is critical that residents in affected areas should start preparing and making plans. McMaster’s order activates the state’s emergency operations plan to enable better…

Shooting
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14-Year-Old Injured in Laurinburg Shooting

The shooting appeared to be isolated and further details remain limited as an investigation is underway. 
Laura Pence,

A juvenile is in critical condition after being shot at a home in Scotland County. Officials responded to the home near the 500 block of Turnpike Road around 3:20pm on Saturday. Upon arrival, a 14-year old was found suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a hospital and is reportedly in critical but stable condition. The shooting…

Runner
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Georgetown Native Wins Bronze at Paris Olympics

Melissa Jefferson made her mark in the Olympics!
Laura Pence,

A Georgetown native and former CCU student-athlete made her mark in the Olympics on Saturday. Melissa Jefferson took third place in the women’s 100-meter dash final, winning the bronze medal. She qualified for the Olympics at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials back in June. During her Olympic debut, she turned in the seventh-fastest time at 10.96 out of…

Drowning
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Charlotte-Area Man Dies After Being Pulled from Pool in Myrtle Beach

An investigation is currently underway to reveal more.
Laura Pence,

A man died after being pulled from a pool in Myrtle Beach Saturday night. 37-year-old Grace Mendonda was pulled from a pool at 1701 South Ocean Boulevard around 11:30pm. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Mendonda was visiting the area from Charlotte. An investigation is currently underway to reveal more.

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