The passing of Jerry Richardson, a complex figure in North Carolina sports, is remembered for his contributions to bringing pro football to Charlotte and the Carolina Panthers, but also for his flaws and controversies, including the Sports Illustrated report and Blue Jean Fridays. Meanwhile, March Madness is in full swing, with the ACC tournament heating up and Duke facing off against North Carolina in a crucial matchup, with Tar Heel basketball fans eagerly anticipating the game and the potential implications for the team's season. [... more]

The story of the seagull miracle in the Salt Lake Valley is often seen as a modern-day miracle by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but a closer examination of the events reveals a more natural explanation. The crickets were a significant problem, but the seagulls' arrival was not a sudden or miraculous event, and the Saints' survival was likely due to other factors, such as the return of a company with cattle and seed grains. [... more]