Author: Living Legends

Nalani Ella Ervins,Marquis Newbolt Obituary, Death; – Months after a tragic accident on Interstate 69 in Indiana resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a child, the driver has been charged. Jourdan Hudson, aged 23, is now facing multiple charges, including neglect of a dependent resulting in death, neglect of a dependent resulting in serious injury, an additional count of neglect of a dependent, and two counts of reckless homicide. On the evening of November 23, 2024, the Allen County Sheriff’s Department responded to a collision on the southbound lane of I-69 at the 320 mile-marker, near Union Chapel Road.…

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP/WNCN) — A longtime Wake County Democratic state representative announced his resignation from the North Carolina General Assembly on Sunday. Rep. Joe John, who represented northwestern Wake County, shared news of his resignation in a letter posted to his Facebook page, after he said he received a terminal diagnosis for throat cancer from his doctors. John, 85, first stated publicly that he was diagnosed with throat cancer in early December. “I hope my legacy will be one of dedication to the common good — working to build bridges, advocate for the voiceless, and fight for justice,” he said. John was…

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Just moments after being sworn in, President Donald Trump announced plans to crack down on immigration. During his speech in Washington, D.C. Monday, Trump announced plans to declare a national emergency at the border. He also announced plans to issue ten executive orders from ending birthright citizenship, to suspending refugee settlements and deploying military personnel to the southern border.   “Illegal entry will immediately be halted, and we will begin the process of returning millions and millions of criminal aliens back to the places from which they came,” Trump said. While the administration has pointed to…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers are looking at new technology to help better their responses. It’s a program called Drones as First Responders. The idea is a drone would be the first on the scene to gather information for officers, so once they arrive, they’re prepared to respond. “This information can help officers de-escalate situations faster and lead to safer outcomes for everybody involved,” said Maj. Ryan Kendall. Two more suspects from SC arrested in connection to 2024 deadly shooting in south Charlotte CMPD leaders are considering using the Drones as First Responders program to reduce…

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The two leading political parties reacted in partisan fashion Monday afternoon following the inauguration of Donald Trump as the nation’s 47th president. Trump took his oath of office inside the US Capitol as DC dealt with bitter cold temperatures throughout the day. The twice-elected president spoke for half an hour before a crowd of around 600 people. He promised to unify the country, saying in part, “National unity is now returning to America and confidence and pride is soaring like never before in everything we do.” Trump pardons nearly all Jan. 6 rioters on first day…

President Trump pardoned nearly all Jan. 6 defendants Monday, making good on the long-standing campaign promise just hours into his presidency.   “What they’ve done to these people is outrageous,” Trump said while signing various orders from the Oval Office, his first time in the White House since he was inaugurated early in the day. He briefly said Monday night that he would grant roughly 1,500 pardons for rioters charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. There have been 1,583 total defendants charged.   The pardons clear the way for potentially hundreds of his supporters to be…

President Trump pardoned nearly all Jan. 6 defendants Monday, making good on the long-standing campaign promise just hours into his presidency.   “What they’ve done to these people is outrageous,” Trump said while signing various orders from the Oval Office, his first time in the White House since he was inaugurated early in the day. He briefly said Monday night that he would grant roughly 1,500 pardons for rioters charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. There have been 1,583 total defendants charged.   The pardons clear the way for potentially hundreds of his supporters to be…

WAXHAW, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A woman has been charged after stealing packages from homes in Union County during the holidays, according to the Waxhaw Police Department. 38-year-old Cassie Leigh Watson from Indian Land, South Carolina, allegedly stole packages from porches in the Millbridge neighborhood in December, specifically targeting cards with checks or gift cards. Queen City News is tracking CRIME in your area 🚨 >> Latest stories here Warrants were issued for Watson’s arrest and she was charged accordingly, officials said. “Please be mindful when having packages delivered to your doorstep, especially around the holidays,” Waxhaw PD said.…

(PINPOINT WEATHER) — The Arctic blast is here! This week (especially early this week), we’re experiencing the coldest air of the season so far. Cold Weather Advisories are in effect through early Tuesday morning, and will likely be extended into Wednesday as well. Lows will fall into the single digits in the mountains, with teens across the Piedmont. Breezy conditions early Wednesday will make it feel even colder! Protect people, pets, pipes and plants in this dangerous cold this week. MORE TO KNOW | Latest on Arctic blast and Charlotte snow chance The chance of sub-freezing temps is high, but…

Deivis Tomas-Marcario Arrested; – A man has been arrested following two attempted kidnappings on school premises, with court records from Hamilton County indicating a bond set at $410,000. Deivis Tomas-Marcario, aged 23, allegedly attempted to abduct a teenage student at Deer Park High School on January 17, as detailed in the court documents. After this initial attempt was unsuccessful, Tomas-Marcario reportedly proceeded to Amity Elementary, where he is accused of attempting to deceive and kidnap an 8-year-old child, according to the records. Law enforcement was summoned to the scene and subsequently determined that Tomas-Marcario was under the influence of alcohol, as…