Author: Living Legends
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A cargo handling company that serves Charlotte-Douglas International Airport announced the permanent closure of one of its west Charlotte facilities, according to a WARN notice filed by the company. Based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the company, Air General, Inc. has over 34 facilities across the U.S. and handles cargo – both air and ocean transports – for over 31 airlines, according to its website. The company handles cargo for multiple airlines including Southwest Airlines and American Airlines at the airport. The company also has a facility at Raleigh-Durham airport. This closure will affect the…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A cargo handling company that serves Charlotte-Douglas International Airport announced the permanent closure of one of its west Charlotte facilities, according to a WARN notice filed by the company. Based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the company, Air General, Inc. has over 34 facilities across the U.S. and handles cargo – both air and ocean transports – for over 31 airlines, according to its website. The company handles cargo for multiple airlines including Southwest Airlines and American Airlines at the airport. The company also has a facility at Raleigh-Durham airport. This closure will affect the…
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Todd Barber tried to follow the actions of many corporations and government agencies by ending their diversity, equity and inclusion programs. But the Indian Trail Town Council member was instead met with plenty of pushback Tuesday night. In fact, others on the board suggested he wasn’t even familiar with the town’s policies on the topic. Target latest company to roll back DEI programs “Just to make a motion without any discussion is very offensive to me,” said an emotional Councilman Clarence Alsobrooks, the lone African-American on the board. Officials explained that the town…
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Todd Barber tried to follow the actions of many corporations and government agencies by ending their diversity, equity and inclusion programs. But the Indian Trail Town Council member was instead met with plenty of pushback Tuesday night. In fact, others on the board suggested he wasn’t even familiar with the town’s policies on the topic. Target latest company to roll back DEI programs “Just to make a motion without any discussion is very offensive to me,” said an emotional Councilman Clarence Alsobrooks, the lone African-American on the board. Officials explained that the town…
NORTH CAROLINA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Confusion in North Carolina’s healthcare community seemed widespread Tuesday after President Trump’s executive order put a pause on federal grants and aid programs. Administration officials said they wanted to ensure all federal spending aligned with the President’s priorities. While a federal judge has since put the spending freeze on hold until Monday, it wasn’t clear if programs like Medicaid, health insurance for low-income Americans, would be included. For part of the day on Tuesday, North Carolina hospitals were unable to access a Medicaid payment platform, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and…
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Thousands of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools employees are getting a pay raise. School board members voted Tuesday night to increase the district’s minimum wage for many workers to $20 per hour. Employees who are considered ‘classified staff’ will receive their higher salary moving forward and also get retroactive payments dating back to July 1, 2024. It was a unanimous vote by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board to raise the minimum wage. “This is a group that have definitely felt overlooked, not seen, not heard and they do tremendous work every day in the school district,” said…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — One of the defendants apart of the group known as the “Cabo Six” denies allegations made in the Shanquella Robinson wrongful death lawsuit, according to a letter filed on Jan. 27. According to the filing, the defendant states that the facts alleged in the lawsuit don’t state specific information to hold the defendant accountable for the death of Robinson. The defendant adds that the claims made are “vague, conclusory, or speculative statements” and do not have the required legal elements such as causation, intent, or damages. The defendant along with five others traveled to…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — One of the defendants apart of the group known as the “Cabo Six” denies allegations made in the Shanquella Robinson wrongful death lawsuit, according to a letter filed on Jan. 27. According to the filing, the defendant states that the facts alleged in the lawsuit don’t state specific information to hold the defendant accountable for the death of Robinson. The defendant adds that the claims made are “vague, conclusory, or speculative statements” and do not have the required legal elements such as causation, intent, or damages. The defendant along with five others traveled to…
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — On Tuesday, Gastonia Police announced that they arrested a 16-year-old and charged him with killing another 16-year-old in Gaston County. The victim’s family says he was just walking to the store to get something for his mom when he was shot and killed. Police will not say if the victim and the suspect knew one another, but the victim’s family says the teenagers had disputes in the past. Tilise Dawkins says she will never forget the last words she spoke to her son, 16-year-old Zaquavious Dawkins. “He gave me a kiss. He said,…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Organizations and higher educational institutions are addressing confusion surrounding a recent Trump administration order, which placed a temporary pause on federal grants and loans. In the Charlotte area, this has sparked wide-ranging questions on everything from Medicaid and federal housing, to additional student loan programs and funding for food programs that help low-income families. The Charlotte-based Nourish Up, formerly known as Loaves and Fishes and Friendship Trays, is a local Meals On Wheels member, and said they are seeking “clarity” on the status of the program’s funding. UPDATE | Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump…