Charlotte, NC

Columbus, OH

Wide Open Country

Who knew Eric Church and Michael Jordan were pals this whole time? Apparently, their friendship tracks across years. Moreover, the reason they grow close is quite simple. They both come up living in North Carolina. Ever since that initial connection, they both go out of their ways to support their respective endeavors. MJ appears at Church's bar upon its opening. Eric would go to the NBA's Charlotte Hornets games while Jordan owned the team.

Eric Church Says Michael Jordan Got Him to Help Buy The Charlotte Hornets

Patrick “Big Pat” Doughty, the voice of our Charlotte Hornets passed away on Wednesday, July 24th. Big Pat served as the public address announcer for the Charlotte Hornets for 20 seasons. He was 55. The Hornets took to social media to share the news with fans saying in...

Charlotte Hornets Announcer “Big Pat” Passes Away

Blanco, TX

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

San Francisco, CA

NBA superstar Stephen Curry is renowned for his magical skills on the court and his close-knit family life, which he often shares with fans through social media platforms. Drafted seventh overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2009 NBA Draft, Curry has cemented his place in basketball history as arguably the greatest shooter ever.

Stephen Curry Family: Everything You Need to Know About Golden State Warriors’ Superstar’s Personal Life

Virginia State

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Ronkonkoma, NY

Cheryl E Preston

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — The first few runners of an ultramarathon that steps off in desolate Death Valley hit the finish line early Wednesday, a little more than 24 hours after they began this year's Badwater 135, billed as the world's toughest foot race. Ninety-seven runners...

First runners reach the finish in the annual Death Valley ultramarathon called the world's toughest

North Carolina State

Whiskey Riff

When MJ calls, you've got to answer.

Eric Church and Michael Jordan have become close friends over the years, no doubt in part thanks to the fact that they're both North Carolina boys.

The two have been spotted hanging out on the sidelines of Charlotte Hornets games and drinking Michael Jordan's Cincoro tequila in Nashville.

MJ even showed up to support Church at the opening of his Nashville bar, Chief's, back in April.

[caption id="attachment_588409" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Cincoro[/caption]

Last year, it was announced that Church, who grew up in the small town of Granite Falls, North Carolina, was part of a new ownership group that...

Eric Church Says Michael Jordan Asked Him To Invest In The Charlotte Hornets Because The New Owners Weren’t From North Carolina

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

Former President Trump will take the stage on Wednesday at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte. Supporters were out early Wednesday morning lining up.

Several hospitalized at Bojangles Coliseum ahead of Trump rally in Charlotte

Edmonton has just experienced back-to-back heat waves, raising concerns that the risks of extreme heat aren't taken seriously enough. CBC’s Stephanie Cram breaks down a growing movement to name and categorize heat waves in a similar way to hurricanes, in order to raise more awareness about heat safety.

Should heat waves be named?

Detroit, MI

Detroit Pistons On SI

Former Detroit Pistons guard lands with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Former Detroit Pistons Standout Finds New Home in Eastern Conference

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Winston-salem, NC

Winston-Salem State University women’s basketball head coach L’Tona Lamonte welcomed the addition of Mike Moses, Jr. as the women’s basketball assistant coach. “I’m excited to welcome Coach Moses to our women’s basketball team,” said Lamonte. “His basketball knowledge, his familiarity with the CIAA, his recruiting ties in North Carolina, and throughout the southeast should be an asset for us.”

Mike Moses, Jr added as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Winston-Salem State

FadeawayWorld.net

Jrue Holiday names Derrick Rose, Kobe Bryant, and Kemba Walker as the toughest players he has ever guarded, highlighting their exceptional offensive skills and competitive drive.

Jrue Holiday Names His 3 Hardest NBA Players To Defend

Denver, CO

Denver Nuggets On SI

This former NBA forward has joined a new team

Former Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat Player Signs With New Team

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Matthews, NC

Pineville, NC

Belmont, NC

Huntersville, NC

Harrisburg, NC

Cramerton, NC

Indian Trail, NC

Lowell, NC

Fort Mill, SC

Gastonia, NC

Stanley, NC

Cornelius, NC

Midland, NC

NewsBreak

Hornets mourn the death of Pat Doughty, longtime PA announcer known as 'Big Pat'

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Pat Doughty, the Charlotte Hornets' public address announcer for the past 20 seasons, died on Wednesday, the team announced. He was 55....

Hornets mourn the death of Pat Doughty, longtime PA announcer known as 'Big Pat'

Comments / 0