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Pick Up Last Minute Christmas Gifts at Ripley’s Aquarium!

Also, don't forget about their Christmas version of Fin & Tonic.

B.J. and Alex Ossmann explore the shop at Ripley’s Aquarium. There are plenty of great items that would make perfect gifts for the holiday season. Also, don’t forget about their Christmas version of Fin & Tonic. Craft delicious drinks and savor tasty tapas! This event will feature Festive Tequila based cocktails led by a Cape Fear Distillery expert, you will…

Me Through Christ Foundation to Host Myrtle Beach Grand Market

The Myrtle Beach Grand Market event will take place on Dec. 23rd.

Shania Walker of the Me Through Christ Foundation was in the studio with details on an upcoming event for the community. Enjoy the Christmas season with fun for the whole family, inlcuding face-painting, a bounce house, music, raffles, food trucks and so much more! The event aaio spread joy through the community as well as provide networking opportunities. The Myrtle…

TSA Advice Ahead of Holiday Travel

A record 8 million Americans are expected to fly sometime over the next two weeks.

A record 8 million Americans are expected to fly sometime over the next two weeks. If you’re in that group, here are some tips straight from the TSA. Don’t wrap your gifts. If your present triggers the alarm, they’ll have to open it and inspect it. Instead, they recommend using a gift bag. When it comes to food, solid items…

Five Ways Singing Christmas Carols Is Good for Your Health

Don't shy away from singing some Christmas carols...

Singing Christmas songs is good for your health, especially if you do it with other people.  Studies have found singing lowers blood pressure, expands your lungs, and stimulates your brain in multiple ways.  Doing it in social settings is even better because it helps us bond, even with total strangers.

Do You Have an Emergency Chocolate Stash?

People take chocolate seriously this time of the year...

People take chocolate seriously this time of the year. In a new survey, 33% of Americans admit they have cracked open a box of chocolates that was meant as a gift and 23% have eaten candy from their kids’ stockings before christmas morning. 36% of Americans admit to stashing some “emergency chocolate” to help them get through holiday parties and…

Last-Minute Holiday Shopping? The Olive Shoppe has You Covered

Order Online at TheOliveShoppes.com

Greg catches up with Darya Suddreth at The Olive Shoppe in Barefoot Landing! Last minute holiday shopping? Find special items for friends, teachers or neighbors at one of our 3 locations: • Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach • The Market Common in Myrtle Beach • The Cotton Exchange in downtown Wilmington, NC Or shop online! You can get our excellent products…

Those Who Served Foundation Gives Back to Veterans and First Responders with Healing Days on the Water

For more information you can follow them on Facebook or visit ThoseWhoServedFoundation.org. 

Rick and Mike, representing the Those Who Served Foundation, were in the studio to talk about their mission to bring healing to veterans and first responders by providing them with a day on the water. The Those Who Served Foundation gives veterans and first responders opportunities to reconnect, heal, and build community through outdoor experiences. They focus especially on those…

The Champion Autism Network is the Official Charity Partner for the Myrtle Beach Bowl

The bowl game is at CCU on December 19th at 11:00am!

Becky Large with the Champion Autism Network was in the studio to talk about the upcoming Myrtle Beach Bowl as CAN has been chosen as the official charity partner for this year’s game. The Myrtle Beach Bowl presented by Engine and the Champion Autism Network are working together to create a meaningful and inclusive experience during this year’s event. The…

Should Pets Count as Dependants?

Currently, pets are considered "property" by the IRS, and are not eligible for human-dependent tax benefits.

A lawyer is in the news because she’s suing the IRS, demanding that people’s pets count as legal dependents, like human family members for tax relief. It may sound silly at first. But is it that crazy? In a survey, 97% of American pet owners say they consider their pets to be “part of their family.” Those pets are “dependent”…