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01/14/2025

Do you try to meet a certain step count every day? It turns out that walking just 5,000 steps a day can reduce depression symptoms!

Walking 7,000 steps a day may help lower your risk of depression, according to a new study. Recent research emphasizes the mental health benefits of walking.

01/14/2025

Another round of winter weather is coming our way, are you ready for it? A few winter car essentials that could really make the difference if you ever get stuck are: Jumper cables - hand warmers - a heated blanket - tow straps - and traction mats.

Driving in inclement winter weather is full of risks – make sure you are prepared for anything with these winter car essentials.

01/14/2025

Can you cursive? If so, the National Archives is looking for volunteers with this increasingly rare skill! Fun parenting tip...if you don't want your kids to read something, write it in cursive 😆 They can't read it!

The National Archives is looking for volunteers with an increasingly rare skill: Reading cursive.

01/14/2025

It's National Dress Up Your Pets Day! They might hate it but we love it! Show us your pets all dressed up!

NATIONAL DRESS UP YOUR PET DAY National Dress Up Your Pet Day on January 14th provides a special day to celebrate with your pet and show off their fashion

01/14/2025

THIS FRIDAY! Sample over 100+ bourbons at Bourbon & Bacon Fest Greenville at The Foundry at Judson Mill THIS FRIDAY, 1/17! Get tickets before they're gone: https://bourbonandbaconfest.com/
Benefitting Carolina Adaptive Golf

01/14/2025

Are you able to fix little things around the house yourself? A new survey says, one in five young adults can't change a light bulb. They're also spending more than $1,500 a year calling pros for basic jobs!

Halfords said its study suggested that many from Gen Z were GOTDITs - get others to do it - amid a lack of basic knowledge when it comes to straightforward DIY jobs.

01/14/2025

Our friends at Greenville County Animal Care are low on supplies! Check out the information below on how you can help! It's as easy as ordering off their Amazon wish list!

We could use your help! We are running very low both dog and cat food for our food pantry. We would greatly appreciate donations, to continue to help support the pets in our community to stay with their families and not have to be surrendered, when the owners are struggling to make ends meet and can’t afford to feed them. 💙
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Donations or supplies can be dropped off in the donation bin outside of the administration entrance anytime Monday – Saturday 8am – 6pm⁠!⁠ OR if you'd prefer, we also have an Amazon wishlist here:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1HKMM3U4N3L71/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex
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Thank you in advance!! We are so thankful for our animal loving community. Every single donation is greatly appreciated!

01/13/2025

We love this!! Knowing the power that music holds, musical instrument retailer Guitar Center has announced a new program that offers to replace instruments and gear destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires.

Knowing the power that music holds, musical instrument retailer Guitar Center has announced a new program that offers to replace instruments and gear destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires.

01/13/2025

Whew next week is looking wild! Do you think we will see snow again? It's looking like we might!

01/13/2025

Did you have to return Christmas gifts this year? Holiday returns are lower this year than in years past!

This is just a sneak peek at the thousands of consumer insights available to CivicScience clients. Discover more data. While it truly is the thought behind every gift that counts, there are plenty of people out there who unboxed a gift over the holidays that just missed the mark. While new CivicScie...

01/13/2025

There are lots of guests finding their way to Sesame Street this season! The show’s 55th season launches on January 16th on HBO Max.

The star-studded special guest roster for the upcoming 55th season of ‘Sesame Street' has officially been revealed. With scheduled appearances from Noah Kahan, SZA, Christ Stapleton, and more.

01/13/2025

As the world continues to witness the devastation being suffered by the Los Angeles area, with the California wildfires still raging, Audacy has put together a list of resources to assist those in need!

As the world continues to witness the devastation being suffered by the city of Los Angeles, with this week's Southern California Wildfires still raging, we have put together a short list of resources to assist those in need.

01/11/2025

Seriously though, has anyone actually used milk or bread today? 😆 I have it in the kitchen but haven’t used either one yet! -Elyse Riley

01/10/2025

Ed Sheeran has announced the launch of The Ed Sheeran Foundation with the goal of supporting children’s access to instruments, studio time, and instructors to properly help young artists navigate the music industry!

Ed Sheeran, a longtime proponent of music education, has announced the launch of The Ed Sheeran Foundation in support of children's access to instruments, studio time, and instructors to properly help young artists navigate the music industry.

01/10/2025

Taylor Swift is Billboard's Top Artist of the 21st Century, followed by Drake and Rihanna! Do you think she's earned the title?

Taylor Swift is No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Artists of the 21st Century chart, based on performance on the Billboard 200 and the Hot 100.

01/10/2025

Got snow but no sled? No problem! Here are some ideas of things to use as a sled...what sort of things have you used in the past?

Sled alternatives for when you want to have fun in the snow but don't have a sled!

01/10/2025

Are you sticking to your New Year's resolutions? If not...it's alright, you're not alone! The second Friday in January is when people are most likely to throw in the towel, but there are times when it might actually MAKE SENSE to give up!

Giving up on your goals is often viewed as a sign of weakness. However, letting go of goals that no longer serve you could be the key to true happiness.

01/10/2025

The snow has started to fall and there's lots more on the way...Chris Justice is urging everyone to get where you need to be and plan to stay there! Road conditions are going to start declining!