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Horry County American Legion Looks to Build Local Baseball Program

For more information email David at Davidles.Corriher@gmail.com.
Laura Pence,

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…

Emergeortho
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Get to Know EmergeOrtho: Comprehensive Orthopedic Care Close to Home

Be sure to visit EmergeOrtho.com for more information.
Laura Pence,

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…

Ugliest Dog
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2026 World’s Ugliest Dog Crowned

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

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…

Exercise
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Couples Who Do This Together have Healthier Relationships

Walking was among the most commonly reported shared activities.
Laura Pence,

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

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

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…

Pee Dee Classic
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The Pee Dee Outdoor Classic is Coming to the Florence Center!

Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages are invited to explore the ultimate outdoor experience.
Laura Pence,

Jane Polsky with the Florence Center and Tyler Wright with Black Creek Wildlife Center were in the studio ahead of the 2026 Pee Dee Outdoor Classic. Friday August 21 – 1PM – 8PM Saturday, August 22 – 9AM – 6PM Sunday, August 23 – 10AM – 5PM Tickets are just $10 — Kids 12 & under are free. Enjoy everything…

Relationships
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Are These the Four Worst Behaviors for Relationships?

Psychologists identified four behaviors that can signal a relationship is struggling.
Laura Pence,

1.  Criticism – when someone attacks their partner’s character instead of addressing a specific issue. 2.  Contempt – this shows up as eye rolling, sarcasm, mocking, or talking down to a partner.  It’s the most dangerous of the four. 3.  Defensiveness – it’s when a person always makes excuses or shifts the blame instead of hearing their partner’s concerns. 4. …

Gambling
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Fewer Americans are Gambling

A new survey shows 45 percent of adults report any kind of gambling.
Laura Pence,

Gambling is down in the U.S. At least, the number of people who admit to it is. A new survey shows 45 percent of adults report any kind of gambling. That includes things like buying a lottery ticket, betting on a sports game, playing at a casino and gambling on predictive markets. That’s down significantly from the 64 percent reported…

Mb Fire
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International Overdose Awareness Day Event Coming to Chapin Park

The Opioid Response Team will host the event on Monday August 31.
Laura Pence,

Robert Meaney with the Myrtle Beach Fire Department was in the studio with details on an upcoming event. The Opioid Response Team will host the event on Monday August 31, 2026 at Chapin Park in Myrtle Beach – 5:30 to 7:30pm. Featuring guest speakers, Narcan training and a lot more. August 31st is the largest annual campaign to end overdose,…