Author: Living Legends

AUSTIN, TX. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An American Airlines flight from Austin, Texas, to Charlotte, North Carolina, was delayed Friday, Feb. 7, over a non-credible threat, according to Austin Police. Authorities at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport say they were alerted to a WiFi hotspot on an American Airlines flight departing for Charlotte using the word “bomb”. After returning to its gate, the aircraft and luggage were swept for explosives. All passengers were re-screened by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). POWER PLAY: Co-op board member claims ‘conspiracy’ targeted him in wake of CEO’s firing Austin Police cleared the flight around 4:40 p.m.,…

IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The NC Department of Transportation is getting ready to begin construction on NC 150 in Catawba and Iredell counties on Monday night. The six-mile project begins near Greenwood Road in Terrell and continues east toward US 21 in Mooresville and includes widening NC 150 from four to six lanes as well as building new bridges at the I-77 interchange and one over Lake Norman. The project also includes installing and upgrading traffic signals and improving drainage in the project corridor. nc-150-area-mapDownload Contract crews with Blythe Development will start Monday between US 21 and…

IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A man arrested for a death by distribution case starting in 2022 has been sentenced, according to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, Feb. 4, 27-year-old Dakoda Michael Drake accepted a plea agreement and was sentenced to 19-32 months for involuntary manslaughter and delivery of a Schedule I controlled substance, along with an additional 6-17 month sentence for a probation violation. On July 23, 2022, deputies responded to an unresponsive man at 3898 Hickory Highway in Statesville. The victim, 26-year-old Julius Chance Gunter, was taken to a local hospital where he later…

CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A man is facing a slew of charges including attempted murder after firing shots into a moving vehicle, according to the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office. Marquel James Jackson, 29, of Lenoir, was arrested near a home on Hickory Blvd in Hudson on Saturday, Feb. 8, stemming from an investigation led by the Hickory Police Department. Jackson attempted to run away from the scene before he was taken into custody. Photo: Marquel James Jackson via Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office Jackson was wanted on several serious charges including attempted murder, attempted robbery with a dangerous…

MONROE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Police are looking for a man who was caught on camera inside someone else’s home, according to the Monroe Police Department. Around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, officers responded to a house on Wind Chime Court about an active burglary. Police say the homeowner was not home at the time but they received an alert from their camera system that an intruder was inside. The intruder was already gone by the time police arrived. Credit: Monroe Police Department The pictures caught on the security camera show the suspect wearing a dark t-shirt with…

PAGELAND, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — On Nov. 29, 2023, three of the top law enforcers in Chesterfield County, S.C., hopped into patrol trucks and headed west down Highway 9 toward Pageland. The three, Sheriff Cambo Streater, Captain Wayne Jordan, and Sergeant Daniel Scott, were headed to answer a call for help from the chief executive officer of the Lynches River Electric Cooperative, Brian Broughton. POWER PLAY: S.C. electric cooperative CEO, utility under federal environmental investigation But Broughton’s call never hit the county dispatch center — the place where most calls for law enforcement’s help go, where units are dispatched,…

Anthony Ruggiero Kentucky Obituary, Death,  The community of Nicholasville, Kentucky, is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Officer Anthony Ruggiero, a dedicated member of the Nicholasville Police Department whose commitment to his community and unwavering dedication to justice made a lasting impact on those he served. His passing has left a deep void in the hearts of his fellow officers, friends, family, and all who knew him. Anthony Ruggiero was more than just a police officer—he was a protector, a leader, and a friend to many. His passion for law enforcement stemmed from a genuine desire to serve and protect the people…

Walter Robinson New York Obituary,  The art world is mourning the loss of Walter Robinson, a celebrated painter, writer, editor, and co-founder of Art-Rite who passed away in 2025 at the age of 75. His impact on contemporary art, criticism, and publishing spanned over five decades, shaping the way audiences and fellow artists engaged with visual culture. His work as a painter, editor, and critic left an indelible mark on the landscape of American art, making his passing an immense loss for the creative community. Walter Robinson’s journey into the art world began in the 1970s when he emerged as both an artist…

Larry Hall Parker Colorado Obituary, Death, The community of Parker, Colorado is mourning the loss of Larry Hall, a devoted husband, respected friend, and valued neighbor who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him Larry Hall was a man defined by his kindness, dedication, and unwavering love for his family. As a devoted husband, he was a pillar of strength and support, always putting the needs of his loved ones first. His marriage was a testament to the…

Alex Shipp Missouri Obituary, Death, The community of St. Louis, Missouri, is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Alex Shipp, a cherished resident whose passing has left a profound void in the hearts of family, friends, and neighbors. His departure has been met with an outpouring of grief and sorrow as those who knew him struggle to come to terms with the absence of someone who brought so much warmth, kindness, and love into their lives. Alex Shipp was more than just a resident of St. Louis. He was a pillar of his community, a devoted family member, and a true friend…