Start your holiday weekend and go for Hall & Oates!
80’s at 8: Thursday, December 21, 2017
Foreigner’s making another stop to Coastal Music Park in July. How about some hits to celebrate?
Hello Procrastinators! Here are stores with Christmas Eve pickup available.
Have you procrastinated on your Christmas shopping? It’s not too late to grab that perfect gift!
Here’s a list of stores with Christmas Eve Pickup:
- Apple
- Bed Bath & Beyond
- Best Buy
- The Home Depot
- JC Penny
- Kmart
- Kohl’s
- Macy’s
- Nordstrom
- Pier 1 Imports
- Sears
- Target
- Toys R Us
- Walmart
It’s better to order online sooner than later. Just use the check store option to see if a store in your area has it in stock.
80’s at 8: Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Eagles are coming to town but first, hits from Don Henley!
WATCH: Jimmy Fallon, Anna Kendrick, Darlene Love and The Roots sing “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”
Jimmy Fallon’s songs with Classroom Instruments are always the best!
80’s at 8: Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Bring out the beast in you. It’s songs about animals!
Little Sheep Goes Rogue at Nativity Scene
This is too funny!
80’s at 8: Monday, December 18, 2017
Put another dime in the jukebox. It’s Joan Jett!
Penn Station Athlete of the Season: Margaret McKee
Congrats to our second finalist for the 96.1 BBB and Penn Station East Coast Subs Athlete of the Year – Margaret McKee!
She is in the running for a $1,000 scholarship courtesy of Penn Station East Coast Subs.
Do you know an outstanding High School Senior Athlete? Nominate them now!
Meet Margaret
Margaret plays Volleyball, Basketball, Field Hockey and Lacrosse. But that’s not all! She’s also active in the National Honor Society (Head Marshal), the Green Army (General), Franciscan Youth, International Club (President), Retreat Leadership, Youth Group, National Charity League, and her school’s Dance Program.
This award winning senior has quite the list of accomplishments:
– Honor Roll
– Scholar Athlete (Basketball)
– Defensive Impact Player (Lacrosse)
– Coach’s Award (Lacrosse)
What is your Greatest Achievement?
Working hard during high school to achieve long-term goals like leader of the student section and scholarships.
What are Your Plans for the Future?
To attend Franciscan University with a double major in Theology/Catechetics and a minor in Business. Then to have a career in ministry and have a family.
Why Do You Love to Play Your Sport?
I love the fellowship of team and working together to achieve a common goal, striving for something greater than ourselves. Seeing practice work pay off in games and tournaments is beyond worth it!
What Made You Decide to Play the Sport for Which You Were Named Penn Station Athlete of the Season?
I loved the girls on the team and was friends with most of them beforehand. They encouraged me to try out and the first day of tryouts was one of the most memorable yet.
How has Participating in High School Athletics Benefited You?
High School athletics have taught me humility and the importance of cooperation and communication. I have learned how to lead by both word and example and have been inspired to be the first one on and the last one off of the field by my supportive coaches and teammates.
Penn Station East Coast Subs Athlete of the Season: Charli Rosenberg
Congrats to our first finalist for the 96.1 BBB and Penn Station East Coast Subs Athlete of the Year – Charli Rosenberg!
She is in the running for a $1,000 scholarship courtesy of Penn Station East Coast Subs.
Do you know an outstanding High School Senior Athlete? Nominate them now!
Meet Charli
Charli plays Soccer, is a Cheerleader, and runs Track. But that’s not all! She’s active in Student Government, National Honor Society, Yearbook, is a Trojan Ambassador and is a member of Elite Dance Company at Alicia’s School of Performing Arts.
She is extremely active in the community, and even has a community service award named after her (The Charli Rosenberg Community Service Award). She volunteers for the Miracle League of Johnston County (She’s their youngest board member), volunteers at Beulah Hill Church, gives Princess Parties to little girls with cancer, and collects tabs for the Ronald McDonald House (over 6 million to date!).
This award winning senior has quite the list of accomplishments:
- Principal’s List (2014 – Present)
- Coaches Award for Cheer (2016)
- National Honor Society (2016-2018)
- Trojan Ambassador (2017-2018)
- Junior Marshall (2016-2017)
- Physical Fitness Award (2015)
- All-American Cheerleader (2017)
- Academic All-Conference Cheer and Soccer (2014-2017)
- Good Citizen Award (2017)
- 2nd Place National Cheer Competition Team (2017)
- 2nd Place SkillsUSA Opening and Closing Team at State Conference (2017)
- 4th Place SkillsUSA Debate Team at State Conference (2015)
- Presidential Scholarship to Campbell University (2017)
- Park Scholar (NCSU) Nominee (2017)
- Multiple Overall Dance Competition Solo and Team Awards
- Reigning Miss Benson 2017-2018 (Interview and Talent Award Winner) – and the youngest Miss Benson in 60 years
Who is your Role Model?
The kids and families of Miracle League and Special Olympics. They play just as hard as kids without disabilities, and they put their all in to it every time.
What is Your Greatest Achievement?
If I have to choose one, it would be being named to the Board of Directors of the Miracle League of Johnston County at 16. I have been blessed with many achievements, but my greatest achievement hasn’t happened yet. That will come when I graduate from medical school, and I can help children with disabilities, sickness and cancer.
What are Your Plans for the Future?
I plan to attend a four year university to major in Biology/PreMed Sciences. I will then attend medical school to obtain a doctorate in Pediatrics, and possibly, specialize in Pediatric Oncology. My hometown of Benson doesn’t have a pediatrician, so I may open a practice there.
Why Do You Love to Play Your Sport?
I love to play soccer and cheer because it gets me outside of my box, teaches me more leadership skills, and makes me think of different ways to approach things. Through both sports, I gain strength and learn what it takes to be a team player. It’s also a lot of fun and a positive way to hang out with my friends.
What Made You Decide to Play the Sport for Which You Were Named Penn Station Athlete of the Season?
I played soccer for one season when I was very young, but was injured and never went back. However, 7th grade tryouts came around and I told my mom that I wanted to try it. She was honestly worried about me because I am a very low key kind of person and I had not played in so long. I made the team and was a starter. The love for soccer, and the desire to try something new was the reason I started playing.
I have cheered since a young age, and no matter how hard or frustrating it got, whether as a flyer or a base, I have always loved it. Being part of a team, learning to trust others to carry me, building strength to carry others, and doing what I love is what continues to give me joy and determination to succeed wherever my coach needs me.
How has Participating in High School Athletics Benefited You?
High school sports has taught me a lot of lessons in determination and leadership, pushed me to be stronger mentally and physically, smarter and well rounded. I have made friends that I will share memories with that will always connect us. I have also had the privilege of being coached by some amazing individuals that are mentors on and off the field.