Patrick Simmons knows better than to even try to guesstimate how many gigs he’s played — 55 years of ’em, of course, as part of the Doobie Brothers. It’s a tally that’s only being added to as well; ...

Pat Simmons, who has led the NC Zoo since 2015, has died, zoo officials said Monday. Pat Simmons, the director and CEO of the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, has died. Zoo officials say Simmons passed ...

The tens of thousands of visitors to the Akron Zoo can thank Patricia Simmons for the countless educational exhibits and animal-friendly habitats that replaced once cramped and outdated cages. When ...

The CEO of the North Carolina Zoo has died.Pat Simmons, who began serving with the zoo in 2015, passed away after a five-year battle with cancer. In addition to CEO, she was also the director. Prior ...

Like a growing number of retirees, my husband and I left the United States over its high cost of living. For many of us, health care costs are a particularly grave concern due to their lack of ...

NEIGHBORHOOD. A SALISBURY FAMILY IS GOING THROUGH THE UNIMAGINABLE HEARTBREAK AFTER A TODDLER DIED FOLLOWING A COMPLICATION AT AN ORAL SURGERY CENTER IN GREENSBORO. OUR SARAH SOWERS SPOKE TO THE ...

The Doobie Brothers are ringing in the New Year with some exciting news for fans. Founding member Pat Simmons has posted a “Season’s Greetings” message on the band’s Facebook page that features ...

With a new album, tour and impending induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Doobie Brothers are takin’ it to the streets like it’s 1976. The quartet of Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston, John ...