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‘People are going crazy;“ Inside the 90-day blackout panic
By Amara Patel
S.C. woman credits golf for longevity during 105th birthday
Eli Thompson
Eli Thompson
Reporter · Augusta, GA
Eli Thompson has been covering education in Augusta for over 4 years, focusing on local schools and educational policy. He earned his degree in Education from Georgia College and State University and has worked closely with various educational initiatives in the area, which gives him unique insights into local challenges and triumphs.
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Myrtle Beach woman gathered with friends and family to celebrate her 105 years of life. Reba Willard was born on Nov. 6, 1921, and celebrated her 105th birthday at Brightwater on Friday.Willard has lived in Myrtle Beach for the past 25 years, having moved from Raleigh. She has outlived her five siblings, seen a man walk on the moon, witnessed the invention of the microchip, and experienced so many other changes through the advancement of technology. Friends and family brought cards and presents to celebrate, and watched her blow out her birthday candles in only two tries. Willard says her secret to longevity has been playing golf, which she started in her 30s and continued until she was 101 years old.Willard also advises not to worry about what can’t be fixed, and to let things go. When she can, Willard enjoys going on walks and driving her car.
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