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View Obituary & Service Information The family of Calvin Henry Duncan created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories A full obituary will be posted when available Made with love by funeralOne Is there anything you would like to ask the former Everton You can ask Duncan Ferguson a question using this form It’s often said that football does not produce many characters these days No one said that during Duncan Ferguson’s career Big Dunc has been entertaining and enraging football fans for 35 years He found stardom early, joining Rangers in 1993 for a British transfer record fee but playing for the club he had supported as a boy did not work out for Ferguson he made his home south of the border at Everton where he became a man mountain of a striker Ferguson, whose autobiography is out next week had a brilliant career but there are still so many questions about what might have been Does he regret not playing for Scotland more How does he feel about Goodison as it prepares to close its turnstiles for the last time Did he enjoy playing for Ruud Gullit at Newcastle And has he kept eating vegan food after his time in charge at Forest Green Rovers Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Verite News. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published A Louisiana judge this week set aside the first-degree murder conviction and death sentence of Jimmie Chris Duncan, whose 1998 conviction for killing his girlfriend’s 23-month-old daughter was based in part on bite mark evidence that experts now say is junk science The decision comes after a Verite News and ProPublica investigation in March examined the questions surrounding Duncan’s conviction as Gov made moves to expedite executions after a 15-year pause of the 4th Judicial District in Ouachita Parish pointed to new testimony during a September appeals hearing that such bite mark analysis presented by a once-heralded forensics team is “no longer valid” and “not scientifically defensible.” The original analysis came from forensic dentist Michael West and pathologist Dr. Steven Hayne, whose longtime partnership as state experts fell under legal scrutiny after questions emerged about the validity of their techniques nine prisoners have been set free after being convicted in part on inaccurate evidence given by West and Hayne Duncan was the last person awaiting an execution based on the pair’s work which Sharp said in his ruling appeared “questionable at best.” Other expert witnesses said that Hayne’s autopsy and his findings were “sloppy in practice” and “inadequate overall.” “It is worth noting that the qualifications of Dr Hayne were lacking in certain ways to an extent that called into serious question” the pathologist’s “expert designation,” Sharp wrote in his ruling Sharp also stated in his ruling that he found “very compelling” the September testimony of an expert medical witness who said that the child’s death was not the result of a homicide but of an accidental drowning It remains unclear when — or if — Duncan will walk free district attorney for the 4th Judicial District retry Duncan on the murder charge or a lesser offense or accept the court’s ruling and set him free Tew did not respond to requests for comment Louisiana has a long record of convicting and sentencing to death people later found to be innocent. In the past three decades, the state has exonerated 11 people facing execution, among the highest such numbers in the country, according to The National Registry of Exonerations has maintained his innocence for more than three decades while prosecutors continued to insist that Duncan committed the murder and should be executed without delay He said he had left her alone in the bathtub while he washed dishes he said he heard a loud noise from the bathroom he found her floating face down in the water While Duncan claimed it was a tragic accident authorities charged him with first-degree murder after Hayne and West examined the girl’s body and determined there was evidence she was sexually assaulted and intentionally drowned After about two weeks of testimony in 1998 the jury found Duncan guilty and sentenced him to death Duncan’s post-conviction attorneys uncovered evidence that was not presented at trial that This includes a jailhouse informant who wrote to prosecutors offering to share Duncan’s confession to the crime in what the defense claims was an exchange for leniency (the informant later recanted his trial testimony); past head injuries Haley suffered that might explain her death; and a video in which West can be seen grinding a cast of Duncan’s teeth into Haley’s body which the defense says the forensic dentist manufactured West did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the ruling West has previously said he was simply using what he called a “direct comparison” technique, in which he presses a mold of a person’s teeth directly onto the location of suspected bite marks because it provides the most accurate results, according to a 2020 interview with Oxygen.com West said he no longer believed in bite mark analysis in a 2011 deposition in a different post-conviction appeal “I don’t believe it’s a system that’s reliable enough to be used in court” and admitted to making mistakes in previous cases But he told The New Republic in a 2023 interview that his methods are valid because other people have used them Sharp also noted the September testimony of Detective Chris Sasser no cleaning rags and no cleaning agents” in the bathroom or house where the alleged crime occurred This undermined the state’s assertion that there was “massive blood loss,” the ruling said Sharp pointed to a witness who testified that Scott failed to “investigate or present evidence that was available at the time of the trial,” that he did not “develop a coherent theory of defense,” and that he failed to disclose a conflict of interest Scott’s wife told Verite News and ProPublica that he has suffered significant health problems including memory and speech impairment and declined to comment on the judge’s ruling Duncan is among 55 people on death row in Louisiana though until very recently he and the others were not in imminent danger of being executed as the state hadn’t put anyone to death since 2010 due to the unavailability of execution drugs Landry has made clear his intention to carry out these death sentences as soon as possible having recently approved the use of nitrogen gas a controversial method allowed in only three other states This cleared the way for the state’s first execution in more than 15 years, as Jessie Hoffman was put to death on March 18 using nitrogen gas ProPublica will focus on the areas most in need of scrutiny Here are some of the issues our reporters will be watching — and how to get in touch with them securely Learn more about our reporting team. 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Join Today Get updates and special offers via email from Trains.com brands the company’s vice president of commercial growth strategies and operations to lead all of its North American operations Aldred’s 33-year tenure at the company includes “a range of leadership roles in vehicle sales services and marketing,” the Detroit automaker said May 5 GM executive vice president and president of Global Markets who said in a statement that Aldred has “a clear mandate to build on GM’s sales momentum.” “Duncan comes to the role leading our North America business having driven a decade of growth in Buick and GMC and most recently leading and modernizing our commercial operations to better serve our customers,” Harvey said in the statement “This change supports our strategy to offer our customers around the world unrivaled choice across our (internal combustion engine) and (electric vehicle) portfolio The role had been vacant since the departure of Marissa West Harvey picked up those responsibilities in the interim Jackie Charniga covers General Motors for the Free Press. Reach her at jcharniga@freepress.com in Detroit today announced the promotion of Duncan Aldred to lead the company’s North America region as president who recently was vice president of commercial growth strategies and operations is now a GM senior vice president and president of North America Alred will join the GM senior leadership team GM executive vice president and president of global markets Harvey says Aldred has a clear mandate to build on GM’s sales momentum to continue to leverage the industry’s most comprehensive vehicle portfolio and to respond with agility to a rapidly changing external environment and most recently leading and modernizing our commercial operations to better serve our customers,” Harvey says “This change supports our strategy to offer our customers around the world unrivaled choice across our ICE and EV portfolio Aldred says: “With the best and broadest portfolio in the business and a team that is totally focused on our customers GM is in a strong position in North America “I’m looking forward to continuing to work with our teams and partners to bring our customers the best possible sales and ownership experience with GM so that we can continue to win in North America.” Aldred has held a range of leadership roles in vehicle sales he was named chairman and managing director of Vauxhall in the U.K. he was appointed vice president of global GMC and Buick including the launch of the Buick Avenir and GMC AT4 sub-brands he grew GMC pick-up sales to all-time-record levels; transformed Buick’s focus to SUVs from sedans; achieved record dealer satisfaction levels; and took both brands to a decade in the top two in the annual J.D Power Customer Sales and Service Satisfaction survey where he focused on modernizing customer experience and creating growth opportunities across our products and services Sherrell Duncan has joined “The Good Morning Show” on WPGC in Washington “I’m beyond excited to be a part of a station that shaped so much of my upbringing here in the DMV,” she said Sherrell Duncan joined “The Good Morning Show” alongside Todd B “I’m beyond excited to be a part of a station that shaped so much of my upbringing here in the DMV,” she said in a release “Having the opportunity to wake up with the community that raised me and share real conversations and motivation each morning is truly a full-circle moment.” a wellness brand focused on body positivity and empowerment She also hosts the podcast I Don’t Know Who This is For and has co-written and performed a two-person stage play Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: by 05/05/2025 Leave a Comment – Harrison.ai, a global healthtech company developing AI-powered diagnostic support and workflow solutions today announced the appointment of Josh Duncan as its first Chief Growth Officer for the Americas.  Duncan will spearhead operations across the United States and the wider Americas region tasked with accelerating market adoption and strengthening Harrison.ai’s leadership in AI-driven healthcare Josh Duncan joins Harrison.ai following a successful four-year tenure at Rad AI where he served as Senior Vice President of Sales establishing partnerships with prominent radiology practices and health systems across the US and Canada Duncan will be responsible for building the Americas team and defining how the company delivers value in the region Duncan’s appointment signals Harrison.ai’s strong commitment to meaningful This strategic move builds upon the company’s rapid success and established leadership in the UK Harrison.ai aims to leverage its advanced technologies to extend the reach of medical expertise and improve global health outcomes “Our work is rooted in solving real challenges — from the increasing burden on diagnostic services to the inequality in access to quality care,” said Duncan “I’m excited to join Harrison.ai at a critical time of growth and look forward to leading at a company that’s building scalable clinically validated AI solutions capable of making a global impact.” Tagged With: Get in-depth healthcare technology analysis and commentary delivered straight to your email weekly Latest insightful articles delivered straight to your inbox weekly Submit a Tip or Pitch 2025 EMR Software Pricing Guide Copyright © 2025. 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Privacy Policy | In the crowded field of the 2026 Republican U.S one candidate stands out—not because of decades in politics but because of his fresh perspective and deep commitment to the values that define the Lone Star State His campaign is built on the pillars of faith and freedom—values he believes are under threat from career politicians and a federal government that has overstepped its bounds As he challenges established figures like Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton Duncan’s story and vision offer a compelling alternative for voters seeking change Alexander Duncan’s journey to the Senate race is as unique as it is inspiring Duncan made the life-changing decision to move his wife and two children to Texas seeking a state that aligned with his values of freedom and opportunity we love what it represents,” Duncan has said I came because I love this state and what it represents and I just want to protect and defend it now for future generations.” Duncan’s professional background sets him apart from the typical political candidate With 13 years of experience as a police officer he has seen firsthand how policies from Washington affect everyday Americans His work in law enforcement has given him a front-row seat to the challenges of public safety and the impact of federal overreach on local communities Duncan holds a master’s degree in international relations and is a PhD candidate in public policy—a testament to his dedication to understanding the complexities of governance and policy At the heart of Duncan’s campaign is a commitment to three core values: faith are not just personal beliefs but the foundation of a strong America His campaign website boldly declares that these values are “under attack by career politicians and a federal government that’s forgotten its place.” Duncan’s message resonates with conservative voters who feel that traditional values are being eroded by progressive policies and political elites Duncan’s focus on faith is particularly significant in a state like Texas where Christian freedom and the role of faith in public life are deeply cherished He has called for stronger protections for Christian’s expression arguing that faith should remain a guiding force in American society His emphasis on family reflects his belief in the importance of traditional family structures and the need for policies that empower parents his commitment to freedom encompasses both economic liberty—through tax cuts and deregulation—and individual rights including staunch support for the Second Amendment One of Duncan’s key strengths is his status as a political newcomer In an era where distrust of career politicians runs high his outsider appeal is a breath of fresh air Duncan presents himself as a candidate untainted by the political establishment “I’m not a career politician—just an American who’s had enough,” Duncan has stated I’m a patriot who will no longer stand by and watch spineless Republicans betray the People.” This message is particularly potent in Texas where voters have shown a growing appetite for candidates who challenge the status quo Duncan’s criticism of “weak Republicans” and “RINOs” (Republicans in Name Only) taps into a broader frustration within the GOP base especially among those who feel that longtime incumbents like Cornyn have drifted from conservative principles Duncan has been vocal about Cornyn’s support for policies like the Safer Communities Act which he views as a betrayal of Texan values on gun rights positioning himself as the candidate who will stand firm on conservative ideals Duncan’s campaign is not just about critique—it’s about offering a bold vision for the future His policy priorities reflect a commitment to America First principles and unleashing economic growth through tax cuts and deregulation I will champion bold America First policies—help to continue to secure the border and return power to the states and the people,” Duncan has declared His background in law enforcement gives him unique credibility on issues like border security Duncan has criticized current policies and called for stronger measures to protect the state’s southern border His support for the Second Amendment is unwavering he advocates for policies that empower small businesses and reduce the burden of federal regulations arguing that these measures will strengthen families and local communities The 2026 Texas Senate race is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched contests in the nation With Senator Cornyn facing challenges from both Duncan and Attorney General Paxton the primary is a referendum on the direction of the Republican Party in Texas Duncan’s entry into the race adds a new dynamic offering voters a choice between established political figures and a fresh While Duncan faces an uphill battle against well-known opponents with significant resources his campaign has the potential to resonate with voters who are tired of the same old politics 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inquiry Over the years it has evolved to become a platform for long-form journalism and storytelling Radiolab is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser Fitzgeralds had been on the market for three years when Jessica King and Will Duncan bought the property COVID-19 shut down the state five days after they closed the deal King and Duncan are pictured here with their two sons Stanley-Jack then general manager of Thalia Hall in Pilsen was stuck in westbound traffic on the Eisenhower after a long day on the job He decided to pull off and try Roosevelt Road to get to Elmhurst Please check your inbox for your confirmation By subscribing, you agree with WBEZ’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy like a person who had spent his entire life in the hospitality industry “Never in a million years could I have imagined that,” King said The chance encounter has perhaps rewritten the history books on live music in the Chicago suburbs turned what could have been another sad closure of a beloved historic venue into a revitalized musical and entertainment powerhouse With what one employee called the couple’s “new-kid energy,” they set out to keep all the good parts — like the Wisconsin supper-club decor and vital relationships with a stable of American roots musicians — and improve upon everything else The 100-year-old stage has seen thousands of bands including American roots legends such as Marcia Ball and Clifton Chenier The backdrop was painted in 1992 for a scene shot in the movie “A League of Their Own” the three-building campus in the western suburbs is bursting at the seams with a staggering variety of music a side of BBQ from their restaurant next door and offbeat entertainment like storytelling Its newly renovated free outdoor patio — which just opened for the season and is flowing with live music food and drink — will be a destination this summer the club has 150 musicians and events on the calendar at both the main club and in the Sidebar next door sells out four days of performances by 50 different artists and draws audiences from across the United States But getting here has taken a leap off a cliff of debt some solid hospitality experience and targeted capital improvements but soon after the couple signed the papers on March 15 and Duncan was giving up a fat check and profit-sharing from his employer King worked on a Chicago public school salary To come up with the $1.7 million purchase price they did a cash-out refinancing on their home secured loans totaling about $1 million from the Small Business Administration and coaxed eight investors — friends family and colleagues — to throw in another half-million of equity pregnant with their second child and studying for her master’s in educational leadership she visited their new property for the first time She saw the former owner’s pontoon boat parked in the middle of the sprawling King still remembers her incredulity: “I was like Jessica King left her public school job to become full-time marketing manager for Fitzgeralds JB Pritzker ordered all indoor venues closed for COVID-19 protections “We just figured Will would walk in and keep everything going that was already going,” King said She came up with putting bands in the back of a 1984 Chevy pickup and driving around neighborhoods to do truck shows When outdoor gatherings were allowed that summer the two fast-tracked a plan to convert the boat-parking space between the buildings into an outdoor patio “They got very creative and never let it get them down,” retired former owner Bill FitzGerald he poses outside of the club during an expansion in 2002 “It forced us to keep coming up with ideas and hustle and [that] honestly made Fitzgeralds a better place because of it,” King said The patio was converted into a free public gathering place that quickly became one of the club’s most popular features Carpenters just put the finishing touches on a $250,000 pavilion (financed with more business loans) that will keep the sun and rain off and the crowds spending she decided it was time to leave the public schools ditch her salary and benefits and go to work as the venue’s marketing manager “We honestly never thought about failure,” Duncan said King’s engaging photos and social media posts fuel a lively online presence, and she was the driver behind the club earning a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. Besides some possible tax benefits, the owners wanted to send a message that the club was here to stay for another 100 years. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FITZGERALDS (@fitzgeraldsnightclub) The main building has cycled through a dizzying number of incarnations beginning in 1919 as the Oakwyn Athletic Club The mayor of Berwyn soon put an end to the shim and the sham after reports that Club Ritz had become a notorious hangout for teens including restaurants and cocktail lounges the dark dive where Bill FitzGerald and his buddies played pool a few times before the fun-loving housepainter bought it for $60,000 on St everything is expensive: supplies and wages for owners and ticket and food prices for customers having a house full of people is no guarantee of success who learned the business at popular Chicago spots like the Empty Bottle and Longman & Eagle on the North Side and The Promontory in Hyde Park “It is shockingly easy to do a lot of business and not be profitable at all,” he said King added: “It is sometimes down to a handful of tickets as to whether we will make a profit on this show.” “You can thrive if you know what you’re doing,” said Duncan which closed as a cabaret and rebranded as a nightclub earlier this year the new owners benefit by being their own landlord; they own the whole shebang including three buildings with 71 separate doors Duncan and King decided to own and operate the restaurant but it’s essential to the financial and hospitality synergy Private parties and off-site catering bring in additional revenue the couple has been able to pay themselves a modest salary and distribute some profits back to investors But they are also slowly broadening the musical menu to appeal to the changing demographics of the neighborhood — and to younger crowds with indie bands and Latin music nights on Thursdays The folk-rock fan has been a regular at Fitzgeralds almost since the beginning sometimes without even knowing who’s playing Eric is a familiar face to what Jackson calls the “community” of staff and customers there “To have a place where he feels at home and comfortable is special,” he said “It’s a friendly and welcoming experience.” The Sidebar on the sprawling Fitzgeralds campus serves specialty cocktails and has a stage of its own for nightly music “management by walking around,” if you will Hospitality is hustle and hard work — and making it look easy many of whom (such as general manager Michelle Larson) predated the new owners it is clear that the connection to Fitzgeralds goes beyond the paycheck “It’s hard not to feel romantic about this place.” Zachary Nauth is a freelancer who covers science Audacy has named Sherrell Duncan as the newest co-host of The Good Morning Show on WPGC 95.5 FM (WPGC) in Washington Duncan’s professional background includes founding The Good Thick a fitness brand focused on transformation and empowerment She is the author of God Made Me Wait and hosts the podcast I Don’t Know Who This Is For In addition to her work in fitness and media she co-wrote and performed the stage play Views From Forevers with her husband and co-hosts the relationship-centered podcast Friends Who Smash “I’m beyond excited to be a part of a station that shaped so much of my upbringing here in the DMV Having the opportunity to wake up with the community that raised me and share real conversations laughter and motivation each morning is truly a full-circle moment and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" on Monday named Duncan Aldred the new president of the automaker's North America operations amid tensions between President Donald Trump GM President of Markets Rory Harvey said Aldred's promotion is aimed at bolstering the automaker's global internal combustion engine and electric vehicle lineup and most recently leading and modernizing our commercial operations to better serve our customers,” Harvey said Harvey had led GM's North America operations since August 2024, when Marissa West left the Detroit automaker after more than 20 years with the company Aldred assumed leadership over GM's biggest moneymaking region days after Trump's 25% tariffs on certain auto parts took effect which analysts warn could raise car prices and might not lead to the U.S manufacturing renaissance Trump is promising Aldred last worked as vice president of commercial growth strategies and operations a position that faced disruptions such as sales Aldred also held leadership roles at GM's former European brands Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInHENDERSON (WFIE) - Henderson Police say a woman called 911 to report her neighbor was armed with a knife Officers say Angela Duncan called late Friday night saying the neighbor was making threats to kill herself and her pets and it was treated as a possible hostile environment She was arrested and charged with false reporting and disorderly conduct as rookie guard Stephon Castle became the fourth player in Spurs history to win the prestigious Rookie of the Year honor Castle made a major push for the award after injuries opened up opportunities for him the organization brought together the other three Rookie of the Year winners to join him they took a picture of all four of them together Duncan's former teammate took time to tease him in the replies "'Teeny Tiny Timmy' 😜," Spurs legend Manu Ginobili replied in reaction to the photo While Wembanyama towering over everyone is no surprise the photo makes the 6-foot-11 Duncan look small when standing next to everyone Even though he does look taller than Castle it doesn't seem by much with Castle's height listed at 6-foot-6 Ginobili is listed as the same height as Castle but the Spurs rookie has a long way to becoming as accomplished as the Argentine legend Tim Duncan is always my 🐐. pic.twitter.com/BdrDbiLn3O Now with back-to-back Rookie of the Year winners on the roster the Spurs will have high hopes going into next season with another lottery pick expected to join the team this upcoming draft The Spurs will learn their exact position on May 12th Stars or Not, Stephon Castle's Work Ethic Holds True Spurs' G League Playoff Berth Latest Austin Success Story In Face of Adversity, Spurs Turn to Hardwood ‘Sanctuary’ LIAM WILLERUP The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Stuart Von Duncan passed away in his home on Saturday but also happiness in knowing he is whole and that those on the other side are having a joyous reunion with their son to Clinton Lee Duncan and Mabel June Westover in Winslow He was the first of seven brothers and had one older sister and spoke often and fondly of his childhood and his antics with his brothers and cousins He loved to talk about living on Route 66 and of waking early every morning to milk the cows at the dairy (even on Christmas Morning Stuart was called to and served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Sao Paulo He once said that he had left his small town in Arizona headed for the jungle of South America – and then was shocked when he arrived in one of the largest cities in the world and continued friendships built there through his entire life After returning from his mission Stuart attended Brigham Young University earning both a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Education After completing his Bachelor’s Degree serving as a medical assistant in the US Army medical clinic he loved the people there and built relationships that would continue throughout his life Helen Kay Castleton Jones and her two children Jennifer Leigh Jones and Thomas Daniels Jones III Helen immediately fell in love with Stuart and his gentle love and kindness to her children They were married in the Provo Temple on 30 January 1975 they made their Home and family – first in Provo They were blessed with 4 more children – Heather Elaine Duncan he continued to share his love with those around him and his ward and neighborhood were better for him being a part of it to listening to (and loving) everyone’s story He lived the Savior’s admonition to “Love your neighbor.” His joy was found in his children and grandchildren and he left a great legacy of 27 grandchildren He leaves an immeasurable hole in our hearts and our community 2025 at 11:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Interment will be at the Orem City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary Online condolences and the live stream of the services will be available at www.mortuary.org LLC | www.heraldextra.com | 1200 Towne Centre Blvd The state Department of Transportation will close the S.C Highway 290 bridge over Interstate 85 in Duncan beginning at 7 p.m May 2 to complete work on the interchange realignment project The bridge over the interstate is being reconfigured into a diverging diamond traffic pattern and the final phases of work will involve items like final pavement markings and traffic signal adjustments The bridge will remain closed until work is complete Motorists are urged to follow posted detour signs rerouting traffic around the bridge using I-85 Drivers are further cautioned to be aware of the new traffic pattern once the bridge is reopened For more information, visit the project website Input your search keywords and press Enter the redevelopment of County Square is one of the biggest — and the most important — developments in Greenville’s recent history when you have a small piece of land and it doesn’t work out as intended there’s a lot more at stake,” said Nancy Whitworth the City of Greenville’s deputy city manager “With this site and its sensitivity to the park and downtown The county-owned property is more than 37 acres equivalent in size to downtown Greenville’s core and located within walking distance of Falls Park and the Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail Its redevelopment is expected to be a billion-dollar the redevelopment of a block of South Main Street across from the Peace Center the mixed-use development at the corner of North Main and Washington streets the master planned urban community on Verdae Boulevard and Laurens Road on land once owned by the late reclusive textile magnate John D at 1,100 acres and $1.5 billion when completed and we’ve got to make sure to get it right,” said Greenville County Council Chairman Butch Kirven County Square was not thought of as a part of Greenville’s downtown But Falls Park opened in 2004 and Fluor Field two years later planning started for the Swamp Rabbit Trail a 22-mile multiuse trail that opened in 2009 Because the former mall that now houses county operations will be torn down the developer and the county have a wonderful opportunity to design from the ground up professor emeritus of city and regional planning at Clemson University and former member of the city’s planning commission and Design Review Board “They have the opportunity to be creative and efficient and make it an important part of Greenville “Any time you double or triple the density of activities it’s going to strain existing capacities,” he said “They’ll have to have other ways to get there so you don’t have to get in a car They’ll need to think carefully about the back streets They need to make it attractive and feasible to walk with site lines and well-defined walking routes.” who said the city hasn’t had discussions with the developer said the city will be interested in how the development’s design will minimize impacts on traffic The city will also look at other elements like parking The development will 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this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way Any dispute arising under or related in any way to this Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of New York Nearly two decades after the idea for a Cancer Survivors Park grew from a high school senior project to beautify an area outside a local cancer treatment center Greenville Cancer Survivors Park will hold its grand opening this weekend A public ribbon cutting will be held at 11 a.m “The Dedication to a Vision of Hope and Healing” will feature community leaders sharing the story about the creation of the park and plans for the Center for Hope & Healing a space for community celebrations and survivorship programs The ceremony will include recognition of the Greenville Health System and other contributors who made the park possible “The Garden Party,” will be held from 6 p.m The fundraising soiree will feature music by Trey Francis Guests at the party will be able to walk through the park and hear stories about the design and meaning Tickets are $125 and are available at cancersurvivorspark.org/the-garden-party.php Proceeds will benefit the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance’s education programs A free Cancer Survivors Day Celebration will be held at the park from 1 p.m Activities include walking tours of the park A survivors recognition ceremony and photo are set for 2:32 p.m Registration is requested but not required “We are excited to be celebrating a significant milestone — the transformation of a challenged piece of property into a beautiful park We still have much to do as we transition from bricks and mortar to a focus on incorporating the creative features and resources that are the essence of our vision — creating a space for hope and healing,” said Kay Roper executive director of the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance As the functions of parks grow more complex public-private partnerships have increased as a funding source Greenville’s Unity Park is an example of many of the current trends in building urban parks — a greater reliance on public-private partnerships the conversion of postindustrial sites into green space and construction of facilities that accommodate fluctuation in water levels to help water quality and flooding issues “Parks are no longer simply places for recreation That’s why public-private partnerships are so important,” said Catherine Nagel “Really where public-private partnerships shine is that they bring in more resources and skills.” While Greenville has been known for public-private partnerships for downtown development projects such as the Hyatt Mayor Knox White said Unity Park is the city’s first example of a true public-private partnership on a park The city has earmarked $20 million in hospitality tax revenue for the new park over 10 years and wants private partners to contribute another $20 million Separate from the city’s fundraising efforts is one led by Community Journals’ chairman and co-founder Doug Greenlaw to raise money for a veterans memorial in the park Greenlaw is a founder of the Upstate charter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart “Public-private partnerships have become a critical funding tool in the toolbox,” said Kevin O’Hara vice president of urban and government affairs for the National Recreation and Parks Association public-private partnerships are good for parks.” Chicago’s Millennium Park was a result of a public-private partnership Mayor Richard Daley originally proposed construction of a parking garage with a landscaped greenroof on land that had been parkland The original plan financing called for $120 million from parking revenue bonds and $30 million from private resources plans for the park had changed drastically A cycle center provides heated bicycle parking There are outdoor art galleries and a promenade and the Pritzker Pavilion that hosts the Grant Park Musical Festival Underneath the park is a 4,000 space parking garage the park was the Midwest’s most popular tourist attraction There’s a wide range of how park public-private partnerships are structured “There’s a real range of public-private partnership models to consider,” she said “The key is to fit the model to your community Some cities have a strong base of philanthropic organizations City Park would also mirror the trend in other cities where postindustrial sites are turned into parks and green space those sites are on waterfronts and riverfronts areas that some cities turned their backs on and became nasty places to which people didn’t want to go a waterfront cargo yard was turned into one of New York’s signature parks The city redirects real estate taxes from residential and commercial developments in the project zone creating a self-sustaining revenue stream that is far less dependent on concessions and permits for special events than signature parks in other major cities “Parks are helping to revitalize cities and put them on the map,” Nagel said “It’s exciting that those projects are not just happening in the largest cities but in medium and small cities as well.” General Motors (GM, Financial) has announced the promotion of Duncan Aldred to President of North American Operations Previously serving as Vice President of Business Growth Strategy and Operations Aldred will now join GM's senior leadership team and report to Global Markets President Rory Harvey Harvey emphasized Aldred's mission to sustain GM's sales growth by leveraging its comprehensive product lineup and swiftly adapting to market changes Aldred has successfully led the transformation of Buick and GMC brands over the past decade modernizing commercial operations and reinforcing GM's dual strategy of internal combustion and electric vehicles including Chairman and Managing Director of Vauxhall in the UK in 2010 he achieved milestones such as record GMC pickup sales and Buick's strategic shift from sedans to SUVs Aldred expressed confidence in GM's strong product lineup and customer-centric team aiming to enhance the car buying and ownership experience in North America he spearheaded digital transformations for GM Energy and OnStar General Motors (GM, Financial) has appointed Duncan Aldred as the new President of its North American operations This leadership change comes shortly after GM revised its 2025 profit forecast due to concerns over U.S recently served as Vice President of the company's commercial growth strategy and operations The appointment occurs as GM faces challenges in its U.S operations due to potential import tariffs on foreign auto parts announced by President Donald Trump GM adjusted its annual profit expectations citing potential tariff impacts of up to $5 billion the company has halted its $2 billion share buyback program local “Star Wars” collector Duncan Jenkins works as a molecular biologist he scours the internet looking for new items to add to his personal intergalactic museum And Jenkins doesn’t keep his encyclopedic hoard of "Star Wars" memorabilia in a galaxy far far away — it’s in a 5,000-square-foot building next to his Northland home “Over a hundred different countries are represented from art to clothing to household goods to posters and store displays “Just the things that you would think nobody would even save all the way up to the action figures that everybody remembers.” Jenkins was 10 when "Star Wars" hit the movie screens in 1977 He saw it for the first time with his uncle and cousin the first summer it came out was at the time an old-school movie palace in Overland Park No one knew it would become a colossal hit grossing $410 million worldwide during its initial run Jenkins collected his first item in what would become a burgeoning collection: A trading card of Darth Vader’s spaceship “It's a trading card from Wonder Bread,” Jenkins says “It still has my initials where I wrote on it so it wouldn't get lost when I took it to school.” Each card was once tucked into a specially-marked loaf of Wonder Bread Jenkins’ collection has grown into the 2nd-most complete in the world Jenkins requested KCUR not reveal its location.) but I'm somewhere between 150,000 and 200,000 different items that I've been collecting since the beginning,” Jenkins says He admits what started as a hobby slowly became an obsession they were out of room in their original house and the two wanted to find a way to display the collection “There were entire rooms that were just storage of 'Star Wars,' so it was a lot of stuff in boxes and no room to walk,” Jenkins says Many of his friends doubted they could fill the new space we filled it very quickly and have gone on beyond,” Jenkins says “It just was fun to start putting things together and having that come to life was very exciting.” All three levels of Jenkins' museum are covered floor to ceiling with memorabilia multiple museums and covers the gamut of everything that's out there,” Jenkins says I'm interested in everything that is out there for ‘Star Wars.’” “Star Wars” was the first film to successfully license toys to consumers on a large scale. According to the Guinness World Records, the largest collection of "Star Wars" memorabilia is Rancho Obi-Wan Jenkins’ most cherished item is an IG-88 assassin droid turned bounty hunter introduced in “The Empire Strikes Back.” The 15-inch-tall action figure was a wedding gift from his mother and his wife “It was an item that he had been looking for for years and didn't think he would ever find so it was really special to surprise him,” his wife “We had a friend who was also a 'Star Wars' collector and I heard through the grapevine that he owned this action figure.” “I put out some feelers to see if he would be interested in parting with it and persuaded him that it was going to a good home,” she says which opens May 2 at the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures Fans from as far away as Australia and Korea have come to see his collection of X-wing starfighters Jenkins has an entire vintage section of action figures in their original packaging set around three walls, organized chronologically and alphabetically by country — starting with toys from Australia and ending with Ewoks cartoon figures The museum looks much like a vintage toy store but nothing is for sale which occasionally confuses younger visitors “We had an open house and a family was getting ready to leave,” Jenkins says “They asked their little kid if he was ready to go and he said he hadn't decided what to buy.” The parents had to explain it was a museum “He was very disappointed,” Jenkins remembers Jenkins is always on the hunt for the items he’s missed along the way I'm searching through Facebook and I'm searching through different One item he covets is the so-called “Holy Grail” of action figures — the 1979 Kenner Boba Fett, which broke auction records last August The bounty hunter figure featured a plastic rocket launcher that would fire missiles from its backpack When a similar toy from the “Battlestar Galactica” franchise caused a child to choke and die the Boba Fett toy was quickly taken off shelves As for Jenkins’ success acquiring such an enviable collection everybody was collecting everything because there just wasn't as much,” he explains “but as it became just this overwhelming behemoth of stuff and I guess I was crazy enough to keep at it,” he says admitting nostalgia is a big part of his motivation for collecting “Sometimes I'll get a piece and it just instantly takes me back to being 10 years old and just having that awe of the movie again.” Monday - Friday 9am-12pm / 2pm-6pm GMT + 1 All financial news and data tailored to specific country editions On April 24, 2025, Louisiana District Court Judge Alvin Sharp set aside Jimmie Duncan’s first-degree mur­der con­vic­tion and death sen­tence Duncan was sen­tenced to death for the 1993 death of his girlfriend’s tod­dler large­ly based on faulty bite mark evi­dence in a deci­sion that came after a September 2024 evi­den­tiary hear­ing held that expert tes­ti­mo­ny pre­sent­ed dur­ing this hear­ing demon­strat­ed the bite mark analy­sis used against Mr Duncan is ​“no longer valid” and ​“not scientifically defensible.” Duncan’s 1998 con­vic­tion relied on foren­sic evi­dence and tes­ti­mo­ny pro­vid­ed by den­tist Dr whose work as state experts has come under scruti­ny because of their involve­ment in wrong­ful con­vic­tions Their tes­ti­mo­ny has been dis­cred­it­ed in numer­ous cas­es with nine pris­on­ers — three of them death-sen­tenced — freed from prison after it was proven that their con­vic­tions were based at least in part on inac­cu­rate evi­dence Duncan was the last per­son sen­tenced to death based on their ques­tion­able foren­sic tech­niques During the September 2024 evi­den­tiary hear­ing sev­er­al experts tes­ti­fied to the errors com­mit­ted by both Dr Lowell Levine told the court that the exam­i­na­tion method used by Dr Adam Freeman told the court that the sci­en­tif­ic basis of bite mark analy­sis is no longer valid Duncan and deter­mined that the marks deemed bite marks were not bite marks at all Freeman stat­ed that bite marks are sub­jec­tive the prod­uct of ​“junk sci­ence” and as Judge Sharp notes ​“sci­en­tif­i­cal­ly inde­fen­si­ble.” Dr also tes­ti­fied and raised sev­er­al issues with Dr Bux opined that the cause of death was not a homi­cide The new expert tes­ti­mo­ny sug­gest­ing the child’s death result­ed not from homi­cide but from acci­den­tal drown­ing was com­pelling to the court because it sup­port­ed Mr Duncan has long main­tained that he left his girlfriend’s daugh­ter in the bath­tub alone while he washed dish­es and returned to find her float­ing face down Duncan received inef­fec­tive assis­tance from his tri­al coun­sel who failed to ​“inves­ti­gate or present evi­dence that was avail­able at the time of the tri­al,” devel­op a coher­ent defense the­o­ry or dis­close a con­flict of interest Duncan’s post-con­vic­tion attor­neys includ­ed a jail­house infor­mant who lat­er recant­ed his tes­ti­mo­ny; pre­vi­ous head injuries Haley had suf­fered that could have explained her death; and video evi­dence sug­gest­ing that Dr West may have manip­u­lat­ed bite mark evi­dence by grind­ing a cast of Mr West claimed he was sim­ply using ​“direct com­par­i­son,” a bite mark tech­nique in which a mold of the sus­pect­ed indi­vid­ual is pressed direct­ly into a sus­pect­ed bite mark West acknowl­edged his loss of con­fi­dence in bite mark evi­dence ​“I don’t believe it’s a sys­tem that’s reli­able enough to be used in court” and admit­ting to pre­vi­ous errors West claimed his tech­niques were valid because oth­ers had made use of them District Attorney Robert Tew may choose to appeal Judge Sharp’s deci­sion or accept the court’s rul­ing and release him Twelve indi­vid­u­als have been exon­er­at­ed and freed from Louisiana’s death row since 1973 Richard A. Webster, Louisiana Judge Nullifies Death Row Inmate’s Murder Conviction That Was Based on Junk Science Get our full length featured story in your inbox weekly The San Antonio Spurs legend stays out of the spotlight so fans rarely get to see (or hear) from him since he retired in 2016 USA; San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) reacts after being called for a foul against the Houston Rockets in the second half of a NBA basketball game on Christmas at Toyota Center the Spurs made a social media post with Duncan Their photo had over 16,000 likes and 4.2 million impressions Via The Spurs: "Frame this 🖼️" Frame this 🖼️ pic.twitter.com/l9esnDYfjL One person who commented on the post was Duncan's former Spurs teammate Manu Ginobili His comment had over 4,000 likes and 60,000 impressions He wrote: ""Teeny Tiny Timmy" 😜" @marcusramsey: "Did Wemby grow? Got Timmy looking like a point guard. 🤣" @ThatManBunJosh: "BRO Wemby gotta like 7'7 he aint no 7'3 LOL" @MGK1024: "Bruh, Duncan is 6'11"..." @LakeShowPie: "If Stephon Castle is 6’6If Tim Duncan is 6’11If David Robinson is 7’1Then Wemby is not 7’3 and not even close." @Aram822: "If Tim Duncan played with them dreads, he would have won 8 rings." Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) reacts during the second half against the Houston Rockets at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images / Soobum Im-Imagn ImagesDuncan was the first pick in the 1997 NBA Draft. He spent all 19 years of his incredible career with the Spurs. The five-time NBA Champion had averages of 19.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.2 blocks per contest while shooting 50.6% from the field in 1,392 games. Nov 11, 2019; San Antonio, TX, USA; Former San Antonio Spurs greats Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili laugh during Tony Parker's retirement ceremony at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn ImagesAs for Ginobili, he also spent his entire career with the Spurs (16 years). The Hall of Famer was with the franchise for four of their titles. to have taken home that particular piece of hardware; Victor Wembanyama won in 2024 while Tim Duncan (1998) and David Robinson (1990) both won in their first years on the court for the franchise as well the Spurs brought in Duncan and Robinson to join Wembanyama in gifting Castle his hard-earned award Afterwards they sent out a picture of the four all standing together— and Wemby absolutely towers over Duncan and Robinson Duncan and Robinson clock in at 6'11" and 7'1" And they both barely reach past the 7'3" Wembanyama's shoulders We all know Wembanyama is tall Duncan and Robinson were such looming presences on the court for the Spurs they were nicknamed the Twin Towers yet they can't even hold a candle to the looming Wembanyama Fans hope to see more of Wembanyama on the court going forward after the budding star missed the second half of this season with a blood clot issue A Webb City School District employee is now facing felony enticement of a child charges. 25-year-old Logan Duncan was taken into custody Thursday after a video from “Bikers Against Predators” allegedly showed him planning to meet with a 13-year-old girl for sex at the Junior High School Duncan had been communicating with a decoy from the group and even sent a nude photo with the knowledge the decoy was underage. Duncan is being held on a $150,000 bond in the Webb City Jail pending posting of bond or transfer to the Jasper County Jail. Greenburg Central Catholic’s Eva Denis runs the 400 relay during WCCAs last month. Claim to fame: Denis is having a record-breaking season for the Centurions she broke the stadium record in the 100-meter dash and was named combined MVP at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association meet which saw the GCC girls win the 2A title for the fifth straight year finished second in the 200 (25.78) and third in the long jump (17 feet She also ran the anchor leg for the first-place 400 relay Denis helped GCC make the WPIAL 2A playoffs after an undefeated section title she set a school record in the 100 with a time of 11.96 seconds Denis played a key role in GCC’s run to WPIAL and PIAA girls volleyball titles in the fall How does this season align with your expectations My goal was to go under 12 seconds this year (in the 100) and also PR in the 200 What was the key to your success at the WCCA meet my legs felt good and the weather was finally nice What are your target times for the WPIAL individual postseason I’m hoping for below 11.9 in the 100 18 feet in long jump and a win for my 4-by-1 team What events do you want to run at Delaware but I will likely also be thrown into the 200 What sports did your parents (Lori and BJ) play in high school and college (and where did they basketball and also ran track in high school but neither of them ever played in college Did you lose power at home during Tuesday’s storms What are you most looking forward to about the summer I’m looking forward to going to Nashville and the beach Can you compare the feeling of winning a volleyball championship to winning a track event or meet but it feels more rewarding to win an individual event so I definitely feel more relaxed when playing but it’s just as exciting to win and I have also been told I was good at basketball and soccer living in the city and eventually becoming a stay-at-home mom Where will GCC standout Samir Crosby commit to college for football Claim to Fame: The Ligonier Valley senior pitched a six-inning perfect game Thursday against East Allegheny But Foust considers himself more of a third baseman He is 3-1 with an ERA of 2.85 with 23 strikeouts and three walks in 27 innings I did not know it was a perfect game until my teammates dogpiled me after the final out I’m glad I did not know because I might have been stressed and the rest of the staff has picked it up What other sport do you play at Ligonier Valley I plan to major in cybersecurity analytics Where do you and your teammates head for a snack after a game or practice What is your favorite meal your mom or dad makes Do you have a dream vacation spot you’d like to go to Did you like the Steelers’ first round pick I think they should have drafted another offensive lineman If you were to have lunch with someone famous who would it be and what would you talk about It would be the Philadelphia Eagles’ Saquon Barkley He’s the reason I am a Penn State fan If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase ESPN, which has presented the WNBA since the league’s inception in 1997, will once again feature a full slate of regular season games presented by Google during its 29th season in addition to being the exclusive home of the entire WNBA postseason May 4 when ESPN’s coverage of the WNBA’s 2025 preseason Presented By State Farm action tips off with the Indiana Fever the University of Iowa alum who was selected to the All-WNBA First Team as a rookie last year as she leads the Fever into Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City to face the Brazil Women’s National Team on ESPN at 4 p.m WNBA Countdown presented by Google reunites Duncan Ogwumike and Carter on ABC and expands to Los Angeles with host Malika Andrews WNBA Countdown presented by Google — ESPN’s pregame show —- reunites Elle Duncan Chiney Ogwumike and Andraya Carter on ABC and expands to Los Angeles with host Malika Andrews alongside Monica McNutt and former WNBA head coach GM and Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer Carolyn Peck WNBA Countdown presented by Google – ABC and ESPN’s pregame show will showcase two distinct broadcast desks throughout the regular season the Bristol-based show will feature SportsCenter anchor and women’s basketball host Elle Duncan analysts Chiney Ogwumike and Andraya Carter as the trio returns for their second consecutive season Malika Andrews — a leading voice of ESPN’s NBA coverage — will add WNBA studio coverage to her duties and serve as host Chiney Owgumike and Andraya Carter in Los Angeles Andrews will contribute across multiple platforms Andrews will also spotlight WNBA news on NBA Today and NBA Countdown through enhanced editorial coverage and cross promotion Joining Duncan and Andrews in hosting duties is SportsCenter anchor Christine Williamson “We’ve built an industry-leading commentator team that reflects our deep commitment to covering every aspect of the WNBA” ESPN Senior Vice President of Sports Production “Adding Malika Andrews to this elite commentator team to lead our efforts out of Los Angeles is another statement in the elevation of our coverage around the WNBA With our state-of-the-art facilities in Los Angeles year-round content that connects the WNBA and NBA in exciting new ways This is about breaking new ground—creating synergy and delivering our best across platforms.”   when she hosts WNBA Countdown preceding the Brazil National Team vs Indiana Fever preseason game on ESPN at 3 p.m Digital coverage expands as WNBA Hoop Streams Presented by Google returns for the 2025 season The social and digital pregame show launches Saturday Sam Ravech and Ari Chambers will host the premiere edition with Christine Williamson serving as lead host throughout the season alongside Chambers ESPN.com will provide robust WNBA coverage all season long with live game analysis Michael Voepel’s WNBA Power Rankings will update weekly Kendra Andrews and Kevin Pelton will contribute regularly with storytelling and advanced analysis ESPN’s regular-season coverage presented by Google tips off on Saturday ESPN’s regular-season coverage tips off on Saturday with the WNBA Tip Off Presented by CarMax doubleheader featuring two-time WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces visit the reigning champion New York Liberty (1 p.m Coverage on ABC begins at 12:30pm ET with an onsite edition of WNBA Countdown hosted by Duncan Robinson and Williamson will call the action from Barclays Center reigning Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year and 2024 All-WNBA First Team selection Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever host 2024 WNBA All-Rookie Team pick Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky (3 p.m Lobo and Rowe will call the action from Gainbridge Fieldhouse Need Photos? Click the logo and sign up for access to the ESPN Images Library Lindy Duncan didn’t win the Chevron Championship but she had hard a time sleeping on Sunday night she was so amped The former NCAA college player of the year experienced a breakthrough moment at the year’s first major and appears to have her best golf in front of her As Duncan navigated her way around the front nine of the Nicklaus course at The Club at Carlton Woods her mother Debbie commented on how much lighter she looked in recent weeks she and others have been trying to get Lindy take the intensity down a few notches but it wasn’t until she started working with instructor Sean Foley that something clicked “We worked a lot on why I’m doing this,” said Duncan soon after Mao Saigo beat her and three others in a sudden-death playoff “It kind of just boiled down to the player that I feel like I could be – I’m just trying to be that person even though I don’t necessarily feel that way “I’m moving into the direction of a better version of myself.” Duncan was a promising soccer player before three sprained ankles in one season led the doctor to prescribe a one-year layoff from contact sports who was soon invited out to the public golf course where her soccer coach worked Duncan played collegiate golf at Duke and excelled academically because the competitor in her wanted the best grade An analytical player who tends to overthink Duncan has been known for her homemade gadgets which she named and carried around in a rifle case and she’s got this rifle case,” said Debbie do you not see that you need to get rid of the rifle case?” put together an insightful Instagram post detailing how she’s evolved as a player my core beliefs sounded like this:Struggling means you’re weak.Work until you drop.Punish every mistake so it never happens again.Hide behind practice and gadgets.You should be having better results As Saigo prepared for the traditional champion's leap Duncan stood off to the side of the interview podium talking about what she’s learned in recent weeks the analytical side of her brain would take on a problem and ruminate Thinking she was helping herself by tackling a weakness she’d get stuck on a loop and make it worse who is playing in this week’s Black Desert Championship in Utah first started working with Foley toward the end of last year but began feeling different on the inside in March at the Blue Bay LPGA in China and then a few weeks later at the Ford Championship in Arizona my nature is much more fun-loving and playful It’s weird because I felt like I couldn’t be that way for a long time It felt like I wasn’t focused – something was blocking that that just comes from an insecure place,” she continued “It’s just oh my gosh everybody is so good; I have to be so good.” Duncan could immediately look back over the course of the week and see any number of mistakes that still put her on the brink of winning a major championship “You can steer yourself in different ways,” she said Several players commented on Duncan’s moving Instagram post including her old practice buddy at Lake Nona who said she was proud and called her an inspiration saying “Vulnerability in front of the world is a superpower Duncan’s journey from losing her card several years ago to wondering time and again if this might be her last year in professional golf sends a message of hope to those on a similar path Especially to those who experienced great success at a young age When she met with the press Sunday evening Duncan was asked what message she’d give juniors about resiliency The journeywoman said the question cuts to the heart of the mission “I really think that's the point of what we're doing,” she said “I feel like that's the purpose that we bring to the game Even if it may feel like the wheels are coming off – golf makes you feel that way a lot – I think the point of it is to kind of center off that and just get right back to the process and all that goes into that … We all have stuff we have to face and deal with Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Isaac was a graduate of Abingdon High School and an employee of Wallace Collision Center He spent much of his time with his close group of wonderful friends hunting Isaac was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Jared Moulse and fiancée Kara Proffitt; step-brothers Emily Duncan and Savannah Duncan; and several aunts cousins and a special group of tight-knit friends Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Shannon Smith officiating Visitation with the family will follow the service memorial contributions may be made to Mount Moriah Church Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register The family of Isaac Lee Duncan is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors On Monday, at midday, I was on the phone with my boyfriend when it unexpectedly cut off. I continued walking down the street in Granada, where I live, not thinking much of it. Oblivious to the nonfunctioning traffic lights, I arrived at my local deli. The shop lights were off. "Apagón," a frustrated woman behind the counter said. "Power cut." Granadians are famous for being a little grumpy, but this was different; she looked alarmed. In a flurry of Andalucian words, I picked out "No hay luz," which translates to "no power," and "fatal," which is self-explanatory. Although it would be many more hours before I would find out, a power cut had struck all of Spain and Portugal, and hospitals switched to emergency generators. Pedro Sánchez, the prime minister of Spain, declared a national emergency. In the hot deli, delicious cheeses, homemade stews, and expensive meats, usually refrigerated, were sweating and sagging. The card machine wasn't functioning. I found a 2 euro coin in my pocket and bought the last baguette. Walking out to the street, there was an unsettling buzz. Granada is usually peaceful and sleepy, but people seemed on edge. Heading into the local fruit store, I found the same scene: no card payments, lights, or fridge, along with tense shopkeepers and alarmed customers. I used my change from the bread to pay cash for an avocado and hurried home. I Googled what had happened, but a blank screen stared back at me. I tried calling my boyfriend, but I couldn't get through. I knew he was at his office and wondered if he could be trapped inside the electric doors. A latent SMS had arrived: "You ok??" I couldn't reply. No matter how often I switched my SIM card, I couldn't get more than a second of glitchy signal. Another one came through: "This is scary." I sat in my small loft apartment, smearing avocado on untoasted bread. Questions sprinted through my mind: Should I go looking for my boyfriend? How could I contact my clients about deadlines due today? Most importantly, how much of this bread and avocado would I need to save for us for dinner, because there was nothing else and I only had 44 cents left? I was working in London when I met my Andalucian boyfriend about six years ago. I started working as a freelance writer, and over time, we decided we'd have a better life in Spain. We've lived in Granada for a year and a half, and my freelance work hadn't been affected until Monday. Fourteen hours of zero electricity unraveled my income faster than the pandemic, Brexit, or loss of clients. When I heard my boyfriend's keys in the door, I was relieved. He told me the only news was coming from car radios. Sánchez had instructed people to use the emergency services sparingly. Cars were backed up at petrol stations. Together, we walked into the city. Most shops were closed, and their staff sat outside on park benches — if not, they were taking cash payments and writing receipts by hand. The proprietor of a chain of ice cream stores frantically ran between shops as his profits melted down the sides of nonfunctioning freezers. Our big local supermarket was accepting card payments using an emergency generator. Shoppers loaded their carts in a hushed frenzy. Under the fluorescent lights, it felt like something out of "Black Mirror." The fridges and freezers were all closed. Everyone was hunting for food that didn't need cooking or storing in a cold place. Items like bread and candles were long gone, and the canned goods shelves were getting bare. People were also loading up on water and toilet paper as rumors spread that the power cut was a Russian attack and World War III was here. Carrying our bags home, my boyfriend translated conversations he overheard. A competing theory was that the climate crisis was finally striking. As an immigrant with just 44 cents in my pocket and no way to earn an income, I felt increasingly vulnerable. But my boyfriend reassured me, "Andalucians share. Communities look out for each other. We'll be OK." He was right. The panic in the streets was also interspersed with neighbors singing and clapping together. Walking back to our loft, we saw locals meeting in the squares around our block. Where we live in Granada is famously alternative; a few people blasted car radios or brought out guitars. Flamenco jams carried on long into the night, illuminated by car lights. I fell asleep admiring the stars through the open window, more visible than I'd ever seen them in Spain. When the power returned at 2 a.m., I was woken up by the crowd's roar, swiftly followed by my boyfriend flipping the light on. The next day, schools reopened and traffic flowed, almost like nothing had happened. But people looked tired, and many businesses stayed closed to take stock of their losses. Picking up my daily coffee, the barista looked distracted. She told me that she'd been able to save most of her baked goods from the heat but couldn't sell hot drinks yesterday. I'll work this weekend to make up some of the time I lost on Monday, but I am also making changes. A 20 euro note is in my purse, where it will remain as a new emergency fund. Tins of sweet corn, chickpeas, and hummus are also in the cupboard. I am also going to reevaluate my income. At the moment, it's too dependent on the internet. I'm considering offering English lessons or transforming the guest room into a makeshift Airbnb. One thing is for sure: I am not leaving Andalusia. Even at its worst moments, this place offers a sense of community and warmth that no power cut could ever put out. I can understand a lot of fan bases, especially in the Western Conference, not having particularly fond feelings for the San Antonio Spurs and Tony Parker were at the top year after year after year I can relate to that as a Pistons fan. I wanted that 2005 championship. I despised Bruce Bowen. Their commentary team were one of the first, back in the day, that convinced me to start watching games on mute. (Please, just give me a clean arena feed.) The last hurrah of that great nucleus was “The Beautiful Game” team in 2014 and Parker were no longer the athletes they used to be maybe the highest concentration of talent the league had ever seen In charge of all of this was Gregg Popovich and managed not to get fired within five years of that award all three times He was in charge of the Olympic team in 2020 and won a gold medal He’s outspoken with his care and concern for marginalized communities He took his job more seriously than many surrounding him in the NBA space were prepared for He’s basically everything you could want in a coach flanked by his former stars Manu and Tim revealing his title "I'm no longer a coach. 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