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Fall Prevention Tips with the Myrtle Beach Fire Department

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Christine speaks with Capt. Jonathan Evans of the Myrtle Beach Fire Department about steps to prevent falls among older adults. Many falls are preventable. Plus, details on the MBFD Junior Firefighter Program which is coming up! Orientation for this year will be on January 28th from 6 to 8pm. For more information, visit MyrtleBeachFire.com or call 843-918-1221.

The Florence Little Theatre Presents: The Last Five Years

Shows run January 17th through the 25th, 2025.

  The Florence Little Theatre presents: The Last Five Years. It’s an emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years. Friday, January 17 at 7:30 PM Saturday, January 18 at 7:30 PM Sunday, January 19 at 3:00 PM Tuesday, January 21 at 7:30…

The Time of Day When You Drink Coffee Could Affect Your Health

A new study suggests what time you grab of cup of joe determines if you reap its benefits.

A new study suggests what time you grab of cup of joe determines if you reap its benefits. Those include lower risks of type two diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and premature death. The problem is, variables like genetics and adding sweeteners to coffee produced inconclusive results. A group of researchers say maybe those don’t matter as much as when people are…

Subtle Signs Your Body Needs More Nutrients

A study last summer found more than half of people worldwide aren't getting enough vitamins and minerals.

A study last summer found more than half of people worldwide aren’t getting enough vitamins and minerals in their diet.  Here are four subtle signs you might be in that group. Brittle fingernails.  Lots of things can cause it, including cold weather, nail polish remover, thyroid issues, or just washing your hands a lot.  But it can also be a…

Which Girl Scout Cookies Will Be Retired After This Year

It's the beginning of Girl Scout cookie season, but the end is near for two flavors.

It’s the beginning of Girl Scout cookie season, but the end is near for two flavors. The Girl Scouts announced the “S’mores” and “Toast-Yay!” cookies will be discontinued after this year. The organization did not reveal the reason for retiring the cookies, but it often refreshes the lineup. The “S’mores” debuted in 2017 and the french toast-inspired cookies rolled out…

Why Today is National Divorce Day

A study in 2020 found Google searches for things like "quickie divorce" more than double every January.

  It might be a good day to arrive home with flowers…the first working Monday of 2025 means it’s “Divorce Day”…the day of the year you’re most likely to get dumped. A study in 2020 found Google searches for things like “quickie divorce” more than double every January. Experts think it’s because people tend to avoid breakups in November and…