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Blue Light Glasses
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Blue Light Glasses Might Not Really Work That Well

A new study found there are "no short-term advantages" from using the light filtering lenses.
Laura Pence,

Questions are being raised about the effectiveness of “blue light eyewear”…you know, those glasses that are specifically designed to block or filter out the blue light that’s emitted from different tech screens. The glasses are supposed to help you sleep better, reduce headaches, and protect your skin and eyes…but these claims are being called into question. A new study found…

Lincoln Lawer
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Netflix Renews ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ for 3rd Season

The show’s second season premiered July 6th.
Laura Pence,

The popular legal drama returning for a new season. Netflix has renewed “The Lincoln Lawyer,” for a third season with Manuel Garcia-Rulfo reprising his role as criminal defense attorney, Mickey Haller. The show’s second season premiered July 6th and, according to Netflix, reached the streamer’s top 10 in 81 countries.

Meg Ryan
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Meg Ryan Returns to the Big Screen for Another Rom Com

Ryan and David Duchovny play exes, who, after decades apart, unexpectedly reunite.
Laura Pence,

Meg Ryan is back to direct and star in new rom-com called “What Happens Later.” The film marks a return to the genre for Ryan, who also stars alongside David Duchovny. The two play exes, who, after decades apart, unexpectedly reunite when a snowstorm strands them at the airport. It will be in theaters on October 13th.

Subway Blimp
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Subway is Giving Customers a Chance to Dine in the Sky

The blimp can accommodate up to six customers per trip and up to 40 people per day.
Laura Pence,

The fast-food chain has announced “Subway in the Sky,” a blimp that’s wrapped to look like “The Beast,” one of Subways’ hero sandwiches. The blimp can accommodate up to six customers per trip and up to 40 people per day. It will be in four U.S. cities…Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami in September. For more information, visit Register.Subwayinthesky.com.

Deputy Heath Gregg Tact 083023
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T.A.C.T. Program’s Annual Basketball Game pits the Florence County Sheriff’s Office Against Timmonsville PD

Florence County Sheriff Deputy Heath Gregg and school resource officer returns to Carolina A.M. with an update on the T.A.C.T. program and their annual basketball game event!
Laura Pence,

Christine sits down with Deputy Heath Gregg of the Florence County Sheriff’s Office to talk about the aim of the T.A.C.T. program (Teens and Cops Together) along with the annual basketball game that is coming up on Sept. 9th. The game will take place at 11:00am at the Pearl Moore gym at 500 Barnes Street in Florence. This year, teens…

Scammers
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How to Spot a Scammer Online

Whether you're selling something or looking to buy...here's some safety advice.
Laura Pence,

If you enjoy shopping online, but worry about your safety, here are some tips to keep you feeling secure when buying or selling items through platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Offerup.

Controversial Foods
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The Most Controversial Foods in America

37% of people say they have controversial food preferences.
Laura Pence,

Apparently, a lot of americans have “controversial” food preferences. Instacart recently conducted a poll on America’s “most polarizing” foods…and here’s what made their list. Anchovies were the most controversial with 50% of people saying they don’t like them. Black licorice was the second-most divisive, followed by oysters…beets…blue cheese…okra…capers and brussels sprouts! Chances are you might love at least one thing…

Goog Flights
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Google Wants to Help Save You Money on Flights

This week, the site announced it has unveiled three new features.
Laura Pence,

You may notice some changes to Google Flights. This week, the site announced it has unveiled three new features. When searching Google Flights for airfare, you can now see whether current prices for a particular flight are low, typical or high. You can also let Google track prices for you…and alert you if the cost goes down significantly. Plus, you…

Restaurants
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How to Spot a Good or Bad Restaurant

There's a list online where people shared their "tried and true" methods.
Laura Pence,

Most of us judge restaurants well before we even try the food. First, there’s the online reviews, then there’s the curb appeal out front…and the first impressions when you walk inside. There’s a list online where people shared their “tried and true” methods for accurately judging a new place…and there are some interesting techniques.

Dolly
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Why Dolly Parton Turned Down Tea Invite from Kate Middleton

Parton said she thought it was a "very sweet and nice" gesture.
Laura Pence,

The 77-year-old country music legend was in the United Kingdom promoting her new album Rockstar…and in an interview, Parton told BBC Radio host Claudia Winkleman…she was so busy…she had to decline Kate Middleton’s invitation. Parton said she thought it was a “very sweet and nice” gesture for Kate to invite her to tea…and she said she wants to do it…