BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Charlotte Bobcats owner and NBA legend Michael Jordan isn't a doctor, but he played one on a television commercial promoting a local hospital.

Jordan, who grew up in Wilmington and played college basketball at UNC, will be hitting the airwaves in a new commercial next week for Novant Health, which is Brunswick Novant Medical Center’s non-profit parent organization.

The commercial is a part of Jordan's endorsement deal with the Charlotte-based business Presbyterian Healthcare.

Two 30-second TV commercials, three print ads and two posters featuring Jordan as a wannabe surgeon were shot last month, according to a news release. The disclaimer in the commercial reads: “Michael Jordan is not a licensed surgeon. He’s just a big fan of our hospital.” In the posters, Jordan’s oversized hands are shown to promote Novant’s award-winning “washing hands saves lives” effort.

Presbyterian Healthcare will remain the official healthcare provider for Bobcats players and staff, and will supply medical services for all events at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte.

"I have seen the level of care and commitment that the doctors and staff of Presbyterian Healthcare have shown our players and our entire organization," Jordan said in a news release. "I am proud to have Presbyterian Healthcare and Novant Health as part of our team and to aid their efforts in improving the lives of the people in the communities they serve."

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The 2012 Olympic Games don’t begin until July 27, but there is already plenty of London news over at WECT’s 2012 Olympics page.

Our Olympic Zone page highlights athletes with connections to North Carolina and features exclusive video and slideshows.

You can also relive the 2008 summer games that Michael Phelps dominated, read about the top five U.S. newcomers, meet the Olympic pets and find out what happened to legends after their big games.

WECT’s 2012 Olympics page will be buzzing throughout the games, so make sure you check it out!

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BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The Stingray Dads of Virginia Williamson Elementary School  will challenge the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office on the basketball court this Friday, April 27, 2012. 

The epic battle will take place at Cedar Grove Middle School at 6:00 p.m.  There will be face painting, a concession stand, t-shirts, 50/50 raffle, and much, much more!  Don’t miss the half-time performance by VWES students and staff! All proceeds from the evening will benefit the American Cancer Society.  

This year the VWES is “Team Angelina.”  Angelina is a second grade student battling cancer and has not been able to attend school this year.  Just last week, school staff received news that a third grade student has just been diagnosed with leukemia.  Both students are receiving treatment at Duke Children’s Hospital.

Please join VWES in this special fund-raising event for “LIFE.”