Author: Living Legends
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…
Norman, Oklahoma – A tense manhunt is underway near the University of Oklahoma (OU) campus as the Norman Police Department searches for a potentially armed suspect following a law enforcement emergency on Tuesday. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting urgent alerts, lockdowns, and widespread concern among students and residents. The situation remains fluid, with authorities working diligently to locate the suspect and ensure public safety. The ordeal began during a routine traffic stop in Noble, a town just south of Norman. Four individuals attempted to flee on foot after being pulled over by law enforcement. While officers…
Angel Torres Obituary, Death; – The individual implicated in a suspected murder-suicide that occurred in Cathedral City last week has been identified as the half-brother of one of the deceased. According to the Cathedral City Police Department, Adrian Silva Vizcaino, 30, of Cathedral City, entered a residence located on the 69200 block of Nilda Drive at approximately 3:48 a.m. and shot two individuals, a man and a woman, both aged 19, in a bedroom. The man, who succumbed to his injuries at the scene, has been identified as Angel Torres, also from Cathedral City. The identity of the woman remains undisclosed;…