Note from Maryland Media One's owner, Steve Clendenin:

As you may have heard while listening to 93.9 in Myrtle Beach and 106.3 in Wilmington that Carolina Gold is no longer. I have sold the radio station. All good things must come to an end.

Carolina Gold survived Covid, a down economy and losing our studios and offices in a fire. We were able to secure the position as the 3rd highest rated station in the market, only behind two monster country and rock stations that have been on the air for over 20 years. We fought to carve our existence in the market. We did a damn good job. We had a market exclusive format. Listeners loved us. I loved our listeners, staff and station.

However, in business, you have to evaluate what is right for your company. This was my choice to sell Carolina Gold and I had to make that choice around the holidays. I will look for another opportunity that is sustainable given the market dynamics, so you could hear Gold pop up on the FM band in Myrtle Beach again at some time. 

Carolina Gold, however, is not dead. We will live on our national platform on the iHeart Radio App, and streaming live at www.carolinagold.net. 

Join us at Twin Peaks on Saturday, December 23 for our first annual Big Christmas Broadcast. Hosted by Captain Bob of "On the Hook Radio," our outdoors show that airs Saturday mornings at 8.

We'll have specials guests from Coastal Carolina University and prizes every hour!

Calling anyone who may not be fortunate enough to have a warm meal this Thanksgiving. Come by Clearwater Oyster Bar & Grill and Toasty Breakfast & Brunch on November 23rd at 2pm for a hot plate and kind service! 300 meals will be provided to those in need, at no charge. We invite you all to spread the word and help us make a difference this holiday season!

Steve Mann will be broadcasting live on-site. We hope to see you there!

American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter), the nation’s leading provider of HVAC and plumbing services, recently shared professional advice for homeowners looking to get ahead of the winter weather by preparing their home’s HVAC and plumbing.

As most of the country is experiencing colder weather, the home services company is urging homeowners to be proactive in their care for their homes so they can avoid emergency heating and plumbing repairs.

“As winter draws near, homeowners should pre-emptively maintain their heating and plumbing systems,” said Scott Boose, chief executive officer of ARS/Rescue Rooter. “This approach doesn't just help keep your home warm and comfortable, but it also minimizes the potential for expensive emergency repairs. Our experienced and knowledgeable professionals are ready to perform heater tune-ups and plumbing inspections to ensure our customers are prepared.”

To anticipate colder weather and freezing temperatures, homeowners should:

1. Schedule a heating system tune-up. Whether you need a furnace tune-up or you have a heat pump system that could use looking over, getting a heating system tune-up is a great way to ensure you’re prepared for winter.

1. Protect against frozen pipes. Frozen pipes can cause thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to your home. A professional plumber can help you insulate pipes so that they are less likely to freeze, as well as give you practical advice about winter weather precautions, such as sealing gaps or cracks in your exterior walls.

1. Get attic insulation. Attic insulation can reduce the energy your heating system expends to heat up your home, which can, in turn, reduce the risk of breakdowns and the need for emergency service.

As the calendar year draws to a close, homeowners should also consider making upgrades to make their homes more energy efficient. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) may offer tax credits to some homeowners.

“The IRA presents opportunities for some to save money with tax credits,” said Joseph Hark, vice president of field operations at ARS. “Our sales team can help homeowners understand what equipment is eligible and work with them to upgrade the heating systems in their homes before the year ends.”

For a complete list of what equipment is eligible for tax credits, homeowners can check ARS’s website. ARS is not a licensed tax professional and cannot provide tax advice. Homeowners should consult with a tax advisor on eligibility for any tax credits.

For furnace maintenance and plumbing repairs, an ounce of prevention is certainly worth a pound of cure. Scheduling a visit with a professional HVAC technician or plumber during the milder autumn months can ensure that your family’s comfort and safety aren’t at risk during the colder weather months, when heating system breakdowns and emergency plumbing repairs are significantly more common.

For more information about your home’s HVAC and plumbing systems, visit the ARS/Rescue Rooter blog.

Foreigner's Historic Farewell Tour is coming to the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center on Monday, November 13th. Win your way in with Carolina Gold on Wednesday, November 8th!

Get more details here

The Georgetown Wooden Boat Show – always held on the third weekend in October – features one of the Southeast’s best wooden boat exhibits with more than 100 classic wooden boats displayed on land and water, boatbuilding, a corrugated boat race, children’s model boatbuilding, a youth sailing regatta,  knot tying, maritime arts and crafts, and food.  The event is Saturday 11-6 and Sunday 11-4.

The Wooden Boat Show takes place on the waterfront and along Front Street in Historic Downtown Georgetown. The Show is produced by the Harbor Historical Association, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. All proceeds benefit the South Carolina Maritime Museum.  

Look for Carolina Gold broadcasting on-site both Saturday and Sunday.

We are pleased to announce these two legendary groups, both making their Alabama Theatre debut Saturday, September 23rd 2023. 

The Atlanta Rhythm Section came together in 1970 as a part of the vibrant Southern Rock scene and has since been entertaining audiences all over the world via their ongoing numerous concert appearances. These Georgia Music Hall of Fame Southerners biggest radio hits include "So into You," "Champagne Jam," "Spooky," the blockbuster "Imaginary Lover" and the top 20 hit, "I’m Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight".

Firefall creatively melds country, folk, easy listening and rock and roll to create a country-rock sound that is uniquely their own. With a string of Top 20 hits and both Gold and Platinum albums, they have saturated radio waves and toured to the delight of fans the world over. Their many hits include favorites, "You Are The Woman," "Strange Way," "Just Remember I Love" You and "Cinderella."

Buy tickets HERE or listen to win all day Wednesday!

Listen Friday mornings at 7:35 and play the Morning Mindbender. Text your answers to Bob for your shot to win a bag of freshly ground Caliber Coffee.

Caliber Coffee, flag flyin’ freedom lovin’ Liberty for all South Carolina coffee roaster. With 4 premium 100% arabica beans coffee roasts. 22 Cal light roast, 9MM medium roast, 44 Mag espresso roast and 300 Blackout xtra dark roast. Available in kcups, whole bean or ground bags at caliber coffee company dot com or at any Palmetto State Armory store.

FIREWORK SHOWS

SOUTH CAROLINA

MYRTLE BEACH

• Friday @ 10 p.m. at Broadway at the Beach
• Friday through Monday right after the Pelicans Game at theTicketReturn.com Field
• July 4 @ 10 p.m. at Broadway at the Beach
• July 4 @ 10 p.m. at the Second Avenue Pier

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH

• July 4 @ 9:30 p.m. at the Cherry Grove Pier
• July 4 @ 10 p.m. at Barefoot Landing

CONWAY

• Saturday @ 9:30 p.m. during Conway Riverfest at Riverfront Park & Marina Drive

MURRELLS INLET

• July 4 @ 10 p.m. at the MarshWalk Veterans’ Pier

GEORGETOWN

• July 4 @ 9:30 p.m. at East Bay Park

NORTH CAROLINA

NEW HANOVER COUNTY

June 30th — Carolina Beach Fireworks, 9:00 p.m.

July 4th — Wilmington 4th of July Celebration, 9:05 p.m.

PENDER COUNTY

July 3rd — Surf City Annual Independence Day Celebration, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

July 1st — Oak Island Anniversary Fireworks, 9:00 p.m. from the Oak Island Pier

July 4th — NC 4th of July Festival Fireworks, 9:00 p.m. from Southport Waterfront Park

July 4th — Fireworks at Ocean Isle Beach Pier, 9:15 p.m.

Tom Jones is bringing his Ages and Stages Tour to the North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center. The show is May 17th at 8pm. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.

Get more information here

Listen to win all day Wednesday starting with Bob V and the Gold Wake Up Show!

Join Carolina Gold as we broadcast from Boxerpalloza Sunday, April 30th!

Returning to the Alabama Theatre, the legendary THREE DOG NIGHT. Now in its 5th decade, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records or sold more concert tickets than THREE DOG NIGHT. THREE DOG NIGHT hits weave through the fabric of pop culture today, whether on the radio where they are heard day in and day out, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures -- songs like “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)”, “Joy to the World”, “Black and White”, “Shambala” and “One” serve to heighten our emotions and crystallize THREE DOG NIGHT’s continuing popularity.

This Grammy-nominated band is not content resting on its legacy alone. Always working to expand its audience, THREE DOG NIGHT has embraced and been embraced by 21st century music technology.  New and existing fans buy THREE DOG NIGHT’s music on iTunes as well as at record stores.  In fact, releases from this decade alone have sold well over a million copies. THREE DOG NIGHT maintains an aggressive, year-round touring schedule of over 70 dates a year.   The hit filled concerts are performed for generation-spanning audiences by Danny Hutton (founder/lead vocalist) and Michael Allsup (guitar) with Paul Kingery (bass/vocals), Pat Bautz (drums),) David Morgan (vocals) and Howard Lavarea (keyboards).

The band’s now-famous name refers to native Australian hunters in the outback who huddled with their dogs for warmth on cold nights; the coldest being a “three dog night”. Now, marking 50 years on the road, THREE DOG NIGHT continues to grow its fan base by keeping up a full schedule of concerts at theatres, performing arts centers, fairs, festivals, corporate events, and casinos. Since 1986, the band has performed over 2,500 shows including two Super Bowls. You don’t want to miss this concert, April 29^th 2023.

LISTEN ALL DAY WEDNESDAY TO WIN TICKETS!!

Purchase tickets here

Carolina Gold is the official radio station of the SOS Spring Safari. All week, we'll be broadcasting from The Clothes Center, located at 219 Main Street in North Myrtle Beach.

Be sure to visit us at one of our broadcast locations this week to grab a Gold coozie and tickets to ICONIC at the Alabama Theater!

Monday April 17:

The Clothes Center, 219 Main Street

Steve Mann will broadcast on -site from 12-4pm

Tuesday April 18:

The Clothes Center, 219 Main Street

Steve Mann will broadcast on -site from 12-4pm

Wednesday April 19:

Strand Olive Oils  Shops on Main

Bob V will broadcast on-site from 12-2pm.

Thursday  April 20 

Riptide Ridez  Gator Hole Plaza

Bob V will broadcast on site from 12-2pm.

Friday April 21

The Painted Potter in the  Shops on Main

Bob V will broadcast on-site from 12-2pm

Saturday  April 22

The Clothes Center

The Gold Crew will broadcast starting at 10am for the SOS parade!

3001 Nightlife 

Pat Gwinn will broadcast on-site from 7-9pm.

In 1967, a little-known vocal group called The 5th Dimension recorded the song “Up, Up and Away” which catapulted the group to instant stardom. Countless magazine covers, world tours and several Grammys later, The 5th Dimension is recognized as one of the most prolific soul, R&B groups in musical history.

Carolina Gold presents The 5th Dimension at the Alabama Theater Sunday, April 2 at 7pm. The 5th Dimension have 22 Top 40 hits and five No.1 songs, including “Up, Up and Away,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” “One Less Bell to Answer,” “Last Night I Didn’t Get to Sleep At All,” and the iconic “Aquarius/ Let the Sunshine In”. They have performed on the world’s most famous stages, including Radio City Music Hall alongside Frank Sinatra and the Hollywood Bowl, and delivered unforgettable television performances on the Ed Sullivan Show, Soul Train and The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. The 5th Dimension has secured its position in the Grammy Hall of Fame, with 14 gold records, six platinum records and six Grammy Awards.

Get your tickets by calling 843-272-1111 or click HERE. Listen to win all day this #WinningWednesday starting with Bob V and the Gold Wake Up Show at 6!

ICONIC is a cutting-edge, brand new production show on stage and in the air. Along with visual elements and a state-of-the-art video wall unlike anything you may have seen along the Grand Strand. Featuring memorable music, comedy, Country music chartbusters, Classic Rock anthems, Broadway and Pop power ballads. ICONIC even celebrates being at the beach. In addition to a stunning array of new costumes there is a newly designed set where the audience can connect with our featured musicians and entertainers.

Get more information HERE

Keep listening to Carolina Gold to win tickets to Iconic!

The Platters were one of the most successful vocal groups of the early rock and roll era with 40 charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, including four no.1 hits. Enjoy songs such as "The Great Pretender", "Twilight Time", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "My Prayer" and "Only You".

The legend of Clyde McPhatter’s Drifters continues today with the founder's son, Ronn David McPhatter. Together they perform all of The Drifters' biggest songs, “Under the Boardwalk”, “This Magic Moment”, “Up on the Roof”, “Save The Last Dance for Me” and more music loved by generations.

The Coasters are an American rhythm and blues/rock and roll vocal group that had a string of hits in the late 1950s. Although the Coasters originated outside of mainstream doo-wop, their records were so frequently imitated that they became an important part of the doo-wop legacy through the 1960s. They became known as the "Clown Princes of Rock N Roll" for their humorous rock and roll songs with a solid rhythm and blues underpinning. You'll hear their hits like "Yakety Yak", "Charlie Brown", "Searchin'" and "Young Blood".

Watch this amazing show at the Alabama Theater, Saturday February 4th at 7pm.

Listen all day #WinningWednesday February 1 to win your way in!

To celebrate the Locals Special at the Alabama Theater, Carolina Gold wants to get you and a guest in to see One The Show for free.

With the Local Special, you'll get one ticket when you purchase a ticket to see One The Show.

the Alabama Theatre celebrates its 29th Anniversary with the 2022 Season of ONE The Show. Year after year it continues to deliver. Consistently voted the #1 Live Entertainment Theatre by Myrtle Beach visitors and locals, the Alabama Theatre presents ONE The Show – combining extraordinary talent, iconic production numbers, sizzling visual elements, and extravagant costuming with hit songs from many musical genres into a single production that critics are calling “A Mega Hit”.

The strength of ONE The Show is the power of its music that carries the audience through the enchanting evening. No audience member will be touched in the same way as ONE weaves a magical musical journey filled with song, dance, and laughter. Rest assured that the night will be one of the most enjoyable nights of live entertainment you will ever experience – vigorous, uplifting, and even spiritual. That’s the Power of ONE.

Gaylord Entertainment, the owner of the Grand Ole Opry and the producer of ONE The Show, has delivered another blockbuster by daring to introduce so much new content to this year’s new hit show. From the start, ONE’s huge multimedia opening sets the stage for an unforgettable night of live entertainment.

One brings audiences an incredible entertainment experience featuring everything from Country, Gospel, Broadway, Pop, and Rock to plenty of hilarious family comedy. The talented entertainers, extravagant costumes, and extraordinary scenery will make you feel like you are in New York or Las Vegas at a fraction of the price! 

If you want an evening filled with song, dance, and laughter, the Alabama Theatre is the place for you! Enjoy the grandest Myrtle Beach Show in the area and form memories that will last a lifetime!

Purchase your tickets today by calling (800) 342-2262 or online.

Join Carolina Gold and Cecil Chandler for Shag Night at Pop Pop's Pit BBQ in Murrells Inlet on Tuesday, August 16.

Enjoy classic beach music, trivia and prizes with Cecil Chandler Tuesday, August 16 from 5-7pm!

Dig out your bellbottoms and join us for a groovy good time at Roca Roja. It's 70s at 7 Night with Bob V from the Gold Wake-Up Show on Saturday, July 16 from 7-11pm.

It's a night of dancing, trivia, food and drink specials at Roca Roja, located at 806 Sea Mountain Highway in  North Myrtle Beach.

Here are where you can see fireworks displays along the Carolina coast. All dates are July 4th, unless otherwise noted.

North Carolina

Southport 9pm

Carolina Beach Blast pm

Downtown Riverfront, Wilmington 9pm

South Carolina

Cherry Grove Pier, NMB  9:30pm

Barefoot Landing, NMB 10pm

Broadway at the Beach, MB 10pm

2^nd Avenue Pier at 110 N. Ocean Blvd, MB  10pm

MarshWalk Veterans Pier, Murrells Inlet 10pm

East Bay Park at 515 E. Bay St. Georgetown 9:30pm

This festival, held on the historic Little River waterfront, offers more than 150 artists and craftsmen, twenty food booths, fiddlers, island musicians and music by the Beatles and Elvis. A juried arts and crafts show is included, and for the children, there is face painting, a climbing wall and a petting zoo. Chow down on crab cakes, seafood gumbo, barbecue, soft shell crabs, desserts and more. A shuttle will take you back and forth from the parking areas to the festival.

Win tickets with Bob V and Wendy Fields on #WinningWednesday!

Ever wanted to adopt an adorable radio dj? Wendy Fields is locked in a cage waiting to be adopted to benefit the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach.

Adopt Wendy here!

Carolina Gold is proud to be a part of the SOS Spring Safari.

Check out the schedule of events here

Here is more information about the Spring Safari...

Each year at the end of April the coming of Spring is celebrated by thousands of shaggers from all along the east coast. They hit the road in search of wild life. Their destination is the famous little strip of sand known as the Grand Strand. After the long Winter, shaggers are eager for the first outing of the Summer. They find it at the SOS Spring Safari.

For 10 days the biggest adult party on the East Coast crashes into North Myrtle Beach like an ocean wave. A wide variety of activities is scheduled for the event. Many member clubs of the ACSC will schedule "tea parties" in the local lounges. The lounges themselves schedule special parties during the Safari. Popular bands show up along Main Street playing crowd favorites. Shag dance instructors will offer classes to the masses who are seeking to improve their skill or increase their repertoire of moves.

But the big attraction is the night life. As the sun goes down the animals of the Safari come out to play in the clubs along Main Street & OD. Old friends will seek each other out & new friends will be made. The night will be spent shag dancing to timeless music that moves the soul.

On the last Saturday of SOS everyone meets on Main Street for the perennial favorite parade of the year, the ACSC Club's Parade. ACSC member clubs plan, design, & build parade floats for fun & a chance to win one of the coveted awards. There are award categories for best shag theme & most original float. The Spring Safari Parade always draws a huge crowd. Not only will the shaggers be out in force, but the beach locals stream to the streets for an afternoon of fun & laughter!

Get your Spring cleaning underway Wednesday with the free shred event at the Waccamaw Mall sponsored by the Better Business Bureau of the Coastal Carolinas and Shred 360.

Bring your sensitive documents to be shreded between 10am and 1pm. Also, donations for the Horry County Animal Shelter will be collected, so bring pet food, supplies, blankets and cash.

Participants are limited to three bankerbox sized boxes or three kitchen trash bags of documents to be shreded.

The Waccamaw Mall is located at 3071 Waccamaw Blvd in Myrtle Beach.

The St. Patrick's Parade and Festival has been moved to Saturday, March 19th due to forecasted severe weather this weekend.

Once the parade is done, join Carolina Gold live from North Myrtle Beach for fun and festivities. Our Gold crew will broadcast live from 11-4, bringing the fun of the festival to listeners across the Grand Strand, Low Country and Cape Fear.

Swing by and pick up a free Carolina Gold bumper sticker and say hi to Bob V, Wendy Fields and Pat Gwinn.

Our coverage of the St. Patrick's Day Festival is sponsored by Dockside Seafood Restaurant, Coastal Wellness, Barefood Queen Riverboat, Whit's Frozen Custard, Main Street Taphouse, Beach Vacations and Saltwater Anglers.