Bloomfield Hills, MI

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.-- The weight of a legendary name can be a blessing and a burden. At just 15, Charlie Woods, son of golf icon Tiger Woods, stepped onto the hallowed grounds of Oakland Hills Country Club for the 2024 U.S. Junior Championship. It wasn't just another tournament; it was a spectacle. The world was watching, and the USGA braced for a phenomenon as the young Woods navigated the fame, swarmed by crowds and the shadow of his father's legacy. The atmosphere was electric, the expectations high, and the stage was set.

What is it like to follow Charlie Woods in a USGA tournament?

New York State

Consistency was the key to success this week in upstate New York. Storms threatened to throw a wrench into the final round at the 16th Jack Hesler Tournament at Turning Stone Resort. After a 35-minute lightning delay at 11:25 a.m., the competitors went back to work on the difficult Kaluhyat Course.

Stephen Maddalena wins the SOS Jack Hesler

Birmingham, AL

When Chase Kyes qualified for this year’s U.S. Junior Amateur earlier this summer in Birmingham, Ala., he never could have pictured his first two days of championship play. From the moment he teed off on Oakland Hills Country Club’s North Course on Monday morning to the time he putted out on the South Course on Tuesday evening, every one of his shots were under the watchful eyes of anywhere between 400 and 800 attentive spectators, following his every move.

Chase Kyes propels up the leaderboard in the second round of U.S. Junior Amateur

Nashville, TN

FanSided

The basketball product at Vanderbilt has not been pretty in recent years. A 13th place finish in the SEC spelled doom for Jerry Stackhouse who was replaced this offseason by Mark Byington, who had tons of success leading James Madison. It’s a brand new era for a Commodores team that won just 9 games last season and has had plenty to forget in recent memory.

Vanderbilt Basketball: Why Jason Edwards is the most important team transfer for 2024-25

Blanco, TX

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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

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Virginia State

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

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

Ronkonkoma, NY

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

California State

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CALIFORNIA – A month after Big Lots released its Quarter 1 results reporting a net loss of $205.0 million, or $6.99 per share, the company website shows 54 stores closing in California with a 20% off sale.

List of 54 Big Lots stores closing in California with 20% off sale

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Georgia State

Grayson, GA

The 6-foot-5 wing earned first team MaxPreps Sophomore All-America honors last season at Buckhorn (New Market, Ala.), averaging 20.2 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 2.4 assists per contest while leading the program to its second consecutive Class 6A state championship. Holt was a second team MaxPreps Freshman All-America selection...

High school basketball: Top five Class of 2026 prospect Caleb Holt transfers to Georgia powerhouse Grayson

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Illinois State

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

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

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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Blades Brown, Tyler Watts highlight round of 32 at U.S. Junior

Under the mostly cloudy and occasionally rainy skies, one particular match was more than just a blip on the radar. In a test of endurance on...

Blades Brown, Tyler Watts highlight round of 32 at U.S. Junior

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