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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.

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 & Buster’s to Allow Gambling on Arcade Games

They expect the average bet to be around $10.

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…

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!

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…

Safety Tips for Visiting the Beach

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

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…

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.

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.

Tuesday Might Be the Best Day to Be Productive

If youbelieve in astrology...it might be right.

An astrology writer just did a big article on how the workweek should really start on Tuesday, because it’s the best day to be productive. She says due to “lunar influence,” Monday is really a better day to “reflect, record, and set the tone of the days to come.” She claims our ancient ancestors spent Mondays cleaning, cooking, and staying…

How Long We Should Spend Sitting, Standing and Sleeping

A new study looked at the exact amount of time the average person should sit, stand, sleep, and exercise in a typical day.

Add it up…he time you spend at work, on the couch…and on the toilet. How many hours will you spend sitting today? A new study looked at the exact amount of time the average person should sit, stand, sleep, and exercise in a typical day. Here’s the healthiest combo, according to the results. We should sleep for 8 hours and…

What is the Perfect Movie Length?

A lot of us are over the long length ones.

When it comes to watching movies…a lot of us are over the long length ones and research has configured the perfect time length. A group of Americans that were polled found that the perfect movie length is just 92 minutes. Out of those involved, only 2 percent said films should ever be more than two and a half hours. Not…

Two Men and a Truck’s ‘Movers for Moms’ to Benefit Pee Dee Coalition and New Directions

Susan Evans and Keith Todd were in the studio to talk about the Myrtle Beach & Florence's Movers for Moms donation drives.

Movers for Moms is once again on the move ahead of Mother’s Day. Your donations to Movers for Moms helps mothers in need create a better life for themselves and their families. Susan Evans and Keith Todd were in the studio to talk about the Myrtle Beach & Florence’s Movers for Moms donation drives to support moms in need at Pee Dee Coalition and New Directions…