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Want to Sound More Persuasive? Use Your Hands

Research shows that people who use hand gestures while speaking come across as clearer, more competent, and more persuasive.

Ever wonder why some speakers instantly grab your attention? It might be in their hands. Research shows that people who use hand gestures while speaking come across as clearer, more competent, and more persuasive. A study analyzed TED talks and found higher audience ratings for speakers who used more illustrative gestures. However, gestures only work when they actually match what…

Being Cold Can Help Burn Calories

Turns out, shivering might not be as useless as it feels, with new research showing it can help burn fat.

According to new research, just 15 minutes of shivering in a cold environment can have the same effect as an hour of exercise! When temperatures drop, the body has to work harder to keep itself warm, burning more calories in the process. Cold-exposure treatments, like cryotherapy chambers or wearing ice-filled vests, can be used to trigger the body’s shiver response…

Is Jessica the New Karen?

For years the name Karen has ruled the internet as shorthand for someone who demands to “speak to the manager”...

For years the name Karen has ruled the internet as shorthand for someone who demands to “speak to the manager” at the slightest inconvenience — but even memes get old eventually. Enter Gen Z, who have collectively shrugged and decided Millennials deserve their own sass-label, and that label is jessica. Some Millennials are not amused, insisting Jessicas are too nice…

Next Level Mobility: Where You’re More Than Just a Member

Next Level Mobility is located at 907 Garden City Connector in Murrells Inlet.

B.J. talks with Tim Viechec of Next Level Mobility about what sets them apart from other fitness centers. The services they offer can give you a personalized and unique fitness experience. Next Level Mobility is located at 907 Garden City Connector in Murrells Inlet. Stop by and give them a call at 843-299-2320! Stop by for a personalized assessment and…

Artificial Intelligence Takes Center Stage at the 2026 CES

A personal 2-seat electric powered aircraft was revealed along with 5-seat air taxi...

The annual Consumer Electronics Show kicked off this week and artificial intelligence has taken center stage. A personal 2-seat electric powered aircraft was revealed along with 5-seat air taxi – which could be hitting the market in about a decade out of South Korea. A.I. even found its way into glasses – equipped with tiny cameras and speakers to make…

Restaurant Week Kicks Off in South Carolina

It runs from January 8th through the 11th.

Victoria Tobin was in the studio to talk about this year’s South Carolina Restaurant Week. From fine to casual dining, participating restaurants will feature new menu items, offer fan favorites, and multi-course menus from January 8th through the 11th. To view participating eateries as well as their special offerings, visit RestaurantWeekSouthCarolina.com.

94.9 The Surf Hosting Polar Plunge Event to Benefit the NMB Humane Society

January 16th at 1:00pm at the Horseshoe in North Myrtle Beach. 

Jim Quick with 94.9 The Surf was in the studio to tlak about their upcoming Polar Plunge event to benefit the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach. January 16th at 1:00pm at the Horseshoe in North Myrtle Beach. You can find the Pledge Sheet here – https://949thesurf.com/images/surf-polar-plunge-26.pdf There will be some great prizes including a cruise vacaton and an Ocean…

Polar Plunge Event to Benefit Kind Keeper Animal Rescue

$30 per swimmer- register for your wrist band and entered into door prize online or in person the day of.

Kind Keeper has partnered with Neal and Pam’s of Surfside Beach for a Polar Plunge event! The Plunge Party is from 12:00 to 6:00pm on Saturday January 10th. Prizes will be awarded for best dressed! Winner will be chosen by Pet Wants. Plunge is at 2:00pm and the winner will be announced right after on stage. For more info or to…

Why Shopping Local on the Grand Strand Keeps Our Community Thriving

Hear from local vendors on why it's important to shop local year round.

It was a great market season on the Grand Strand for 2025! Hear from local vendors on why it’s important to shop local year round. Be sure to keep up with the Waccamaw Market Cooperative on when vendors will be back in 2026.

The Great Holiday Warm Up: WFXB and AC Pros Gift New HVAC System to a Local Resident

AC Pros and WFXB teamed up for The Great Holiday Warm Up: A Cozy Home Holiday Giveaway this year. Darlene Menefee of Myrtle Beach was the recipient of a brand new HVAC system. Hear her story and why she was chosen as the recipient of this wonderful gift!