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Just How Accurate is Punxsutawney Phil?

Will he see his shadow or not?!

This Sunday is Groundhog Day, when America “attempts to capture the true excitement of a large squirrel predicting the weather.” But even though 4% of people believe Punxsutawney Phil is always 100% right, that’s definitely not the case. Phil is not even the most accurate weather-predicting groundhog. In honor of Groundhog Day, the weather service NOAA put together some stats…

Are Breakups Harder on Men Than Women?

Previous studies have found 70% of divorces are initiated by women.

A new study found break-ups tend to be harder on men than they are on women. There’s a stereotype that women are more emotionally dependent, but it might be the opposite. The study found that men tend to rely on their romantic partner for more emotional support. Women don’t need to as much, because they also get support from their…

Florence Center Hosting 10th Annual Stampede and Pro Rodeo

February 7-8, 2025

Brittay Rybak and Dennis Pruitt were in the studio to talk about the 10th Annual Stampede and Pro Rodeo that’s coming to the Florence Center! February 7-8 will be a weekend of high-energy rodeo action and fun for all ages. Featuring top-ranked cowboys and cowgirls from across the country, competing against some of the most award-winning livestock in professional rodeo….

Are You Cleaning Your Watch Band Enough?

If you wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker, you might not realize how many germs it collects. A new study found that most people don’t sanitize their watches regularly, leaving 95% of them contaminated with harmful bacteria that can cause infections. This is especially true for rubber and plastic bands, which had the highest levels of bacteria, while metallic gold…

Childhood Myths You Later Discovered Were Lies

Sometimes, as a parent, you have to slightly exaggerate warnings to get your kids to behave. People on Reddit are sharing some of the things they were told were dangerous that they later found out weren’t true. Some include swallowing gum, which they were told would stay in their digestive system for seven years; making a face, because it would…

16th Annual Shuckin’ on the Strand Oyster Roast Set for Feb. 8th

Learn more and purchase tickets at GrandStrandYoungProfessionals.com.

Tickets are now available for the much-anticipated 16th annual Shuckin’ on the Strand Oyster Roast to take place on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, from Noon to 4 p.m. at the Hot Fish Club at 4911 Highway 17 Business in Murrells Inlet, S.C. Hosted by Grand Strand Young Professionals (GSYP) and sponsored by Grand Strand Health, the roast is a charitable fundraiser…