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Avocado
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An Avocado a Day Could Keep the Doctor Away for Ladies

Researchers discovered that women who ate a small amount of avocado a day have a lower risk for type two diabetes.
Laura Pence,

Eating a bit of an avocado a day…may help keep type 2 diabetes away for women. Researchers discovered that women who ate a small amount of avocado a day have a lower risk for type two diabetes. They credit the contents of an avocado to helping to control blood glucose and improve insulin sensitivity. But, that decreased diabetes risk wasn’t…

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BurgerFi and Celestial Spa Team Up for Mother’s Day!

The ‘Celebration for Moms’ event will take place on May 9th at BurgerFi from 5 to 7pm.
Laura Pence,

Larry Higgins, owner of the BurgerFi franchise in Myrtle Beach/Surfside and Britt Pecora, a partner at Celestial Spa were in the studio to talk about their ‘Celebration for Moms’ event. The event will take place on May 9th at BurgerFi from 5 to 7pm. Bring your family and enjoy live music, mouthwatering food, and limited release beers from Tidal Creek…

Passwords
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World Password Day….How to Keep Things More Secure

The most common in the U.S. last year were: "123456"...."password"...."admin"...."1234"....and "unknown".
Laura Pence,

It’s World Password Day, a good reminder to update our passwords and make sure they’re secure. The most common in the U.S. last year were: “123456”….”password”….”admin”….”1234″….and “unknown”. A company called hive systems puts out a graphic each year that shows how long it would take hackers to crack your password depending on how long and complex it is. Basic passwords…

Mothers Day
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Mother’s Day Spending is on the Rise This Year

According to the National Retail Federation, consumers are expected to spend a near record 33-point-five billion dollars.
Laura Pence,

Mother’s Day is less than two weeks away and the big question is how much are you planning to spend this year? According to the National Retail Federation, consumers are expected to spend a near record 33-point-five billion dollars. That number is the second highest since the organization began annual consumer surveys. This year’s expected spending falls just short of…

Boring Convos
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How Often Do You Get Trapped in Boring Conversations?

Men are more likely to say they're better at getting out of them than women.
Laura Pence,

A new poll asked people how often they get bored during conversations and almost half of us say it happens “sometimes.” another 31% of people say it “rarely” happens, and 5% claim they’re never bored. Old folks are far more likely to claim they rarely get bored. When we do get stuck in full conversations, we’re not all great at…

Dave And Busters
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Dave & Buster’s to Allow Gambling on Arcade Games

They expect the average bet to be around $10.
Laura Pence,

Dave & Buster’s is going to start letting customers gamble on arcade games. For example, you and a friend could jump in one of those car-racing games and put $5 on who wins. They’re rolling it out in the next few months at all 223 locations. You’ll need to be a loyalty member, because they’re running it through a new…

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The Battle for the Title of World’s Strongest Man Kicks Off in Myrtle Beach

Jonathan Paris, the Executive Director of Sports Tourism, Visit Myrtle Beach was in the studio with details!
Laura Pence,

The battle for the title of World’s Strongest Man (WSM) begins Wednesday, May 1 in Myrtle Beach and culminates on Sunday, May 5 when a champion will be crowned. Jonathan Paris, the Executive Director of Sports Tourism, Visit Myrtle Beach was in the studio with details! Tickets are on sale now for the four-day competition, which also features a FREE…

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Safety Tips for Visiting the Beach

Monty Reed, the Beach Patrol Manager with the NMB Police Department stopped by the studio with tips!
Laura Pence,

Monty Reed, the Beach Patrol Manager with the NMB Police Department stopped by the studio with tips on staying safe while spending time at the beach. Swimming near a lifeguard is one of the biggest things you can do to keep yourself dafe as well as being award of the ocean water conditions. Plus, Monty offers advice and information on…

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B.J. Learns About the Wide Variety of Programs at Coker University

B.J. speaks with a senior at Coker University about her experience and what field she's been studying.
Laura Pence,

B.J. speaks with a senior, Bella Dulaney, of Coker University about her experience and what field she’s been studying as well as her plans for post-graduation. Coker offers student-centered instruction and a collaborative environment designed to foster leadership success. For more information on the University, visit Coker.edu.