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Deals for National French Fries Day!

It's always recognized on the second Friday of July.

It’s always recognized on the second Friday of July. At McDonald’s, through its app, you can get a free medium order of fries with any purchase of a dollar or more. Over at Burger King, members of its loyalty program also get a free order, any size, with a purchase of a dollar or more. At Wendy’s, you get a…

NASCAR Driver Spotlight: Layne Riggs

He is the son of Scott Riggs who raced in all three series of Nascar.

Layne Riggs drives part time for Front Row Motorsports in the Nascar Craftsman Truck Series. He is the son of Scott Riggs who raced in all three series of Nascar and was pretty successful. Layne talks about what got him into racing, what family means and more.

The Long Bay Symphony to Host Special Candlelight Concert

Dr. Charles Evans of The Long Bay Symphony shares details on their next big event!

Join The Long Bay Symphony for a special Candlelight Concert on Thursday, July 18th at Our Lady Star of the Sea in North Myrtle Beach! The LBS Brass Quintet presents a wide variety of selections, from classic works by Bach and Gabrieli to music from stage and screen such as Porgy & Bess, American in Paris, West Side Story, Hello,…

Ways to Be Less Forgetful

Tips on how to feel a little less forgetful and scatterbrained.

If you constantly feel forgetful and frazzled it might be time to start working on your memory…here’s some tips on how to feel a little less forgetful and scatterbrained.

The Benefits of Eating the Watermelon Rind

A registered dietitian says "believe it or not, you actually can and should eat watermelon rind."

The next time you cut into a watermelon, you might want to save the rind because it apparently has a wide range of health benefits. A registered dietitian says “believe it or not, you actually can and should eat watermelon rind.” The white part of the rind is a good source of fiber which helps aid in digestion. Plus, since…

Las Vegas’ Mirage Hotel to Give Away $1.6 Million in Jackpots

The money is from unclaimed progressive jackpots.

If you’re a slots fan, you may want to head to the Mirage casino… quickly! The Las Vegas casino is set to close on July 17th…but has to give away one-point-six million dollars first. The money is from unclaimed progressive jackpots. Nevada law says that players are obligated to receive progressive jackpots and that remaining funds must be paid out…

Being Aware of Heat Related Illnesses with the Myrtle Beach Fire Dept.

How to identify and avoid heat illnesses in the summer months. 

Greg talks with Capt. Jonathan Evans of the Myrlte Beach Fire Department about how to identify and avoid heat illnesses in the summer months. The Grand Strand experiences very hot temperatures in the summer and it’s important to prepare your body by hydrating before enjoying the outdoors. Plus, the Muscular Dystrophy Association Boot Drive on Tax-Free Weekend is just around…

Meet Coker University President Dr. Natalie Harder

Visit Coker.edu to learn more about their programs and requirements.

B.J. sits down with Dr. Natalie Harder, the Coker University President. Plus, he learns more about the Coker library as wel as programs offered at the University. Coker University’s Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a five-year extension to the contract of University President Dr. Natalie Harder. This decision is a testament to Dr. Harder’s outstanding leadership and the significant…

Greg and Christine Try the Latest Cup Noodles Flavor

They describe the taste as a "blend of decadent chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker flavors with a smokey note."

Cup Noodles dropped another new ramen flavor, specifically meant for summer. A deadly blowfish flavor hit stores in Japan last month. But, this one is available in the U.S. Their newest ramen flavor is Cup Noodles Campfire S’mores. They describe the taste as a “blend of decadent chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker flavors with a smokey note.” Plus, it’s suggested…