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Get Up Close and Personal with Penguins at Ripley’s Aquarium!

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Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach recently welcomed two African penguin chicks! To celebrate the arrival of Vic and Chelle, they are offering 20% off all U-PICK Combo Tickets. While you’re there, add a penguin encounter to your aquarium adventure to meet these playful birds. It’s an expert-led 45-minute animal encounter. Plus, if you upgrade to a VIP Penguin Experience, you’ll…

By the Beach Animal Rescue Partners with Joint Task Force K9s

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Jennifer Elvis with By the Beach Animal Rescue was in the studio along with Keith Holland of Joint Task Force K9s and George! Keith is currently working on some leash training with George and has partnered with By the Beach Rescue for their annual Boxerpalooza event, coming this spring. Boxerpalooza V is scheduled for Saturday April 3rd, 2027 at Calli…

Horry County American Legion Looks to Build Local Baseball Program

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David Corriher, the American Legion baseball commissioner of Horry County was in the studio. The American Legion’s youth programs help shape the next generation of American leaders by fostering citizenship, character, and a deep respect for our nation’s founding principles. Since its inception in 1925, American Legion Baseball’s reputation as one of the most successful and tradition-rich amateur athletic leagues…

Get to Know EmergeOrtho: Comprehensive Orthopedic Care Close to Home

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Ray Jolly of EmergeOrtho’s Coastal Division was in the studio. EmergeOrtho’s Orthopedic Urgent Care is designed specifically for musculoskeletal injuries, including: Sprains and strains, sports injuries, fractures and broken bones, back or neck pain and much more! Walk-ins are welcome, no appointment necessary. They offer everything from on-site X-Ray imaging and diagnostics, casting and bracing services, a lower cost than…

2026 World’s Ugliest Dog Crowned

The competition celebrates certain dog breeds while promoting animal adoptions and rescue.

She may not have won a beauty pageant — but this 6-year-old pug now has a world title under her collar. “Jinny Lu” has been crowned the World’s Ugliest Dog of 2026. She beat eight other dogs during an annual contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rose, California. The win comes with a 5-thousand-dollar cash prize. The contest…

Couples Who Do This Together have Healthier Relationships

Walking was among the most commonly reported shared activities.

Married couples who exercise, whether together or alone, have stronger, healthier relationships. A study found that partners who exercise, reported better communication, better conflict resolution, and less marital conflict than couples who are sedentary. Couples who worked out together though, showed somewhat larger associations to those positive outcomes than couples who exercise separately, but it wasn’t too significant. Walking was…

United Way Horry County is Gearing Up for their 2026 Day of Caring

The 2026 event will be held on Friday, October 16th.

For United Way in Action, Allison Gullidge, the Marketing and Communication Manager and Whitney Isley, Director of Philanthropy with United Way Horry County were in the studio to talk about Day of Caring. Day of Caring is their largest service project day of the year, involving over 300 volunteers who come together to give back to our community! The 2026…