Author: Living Legends

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A lawsuit filed in a race for a North Carolina State Supreme Court race may be facing an uphill battle. In late filings released Tuesday night, two conservative justices signaled a challenge of 60,000 ballots from Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin may not be able to overturn the results of an election where the Democratic incumbent, Allison Riggs, won by 734 votes. PREVIOUS | NC Supreme Court delays certification of one of seat amid contested race When the Supreme Court moved to block the certification of the results on Tuesday, it seemed Griffin and the GOP…

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CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A second man has been charged with murder in connection to a Christmas shooting and robbery that left one woman dead, according to court documents. James Ashley Mason, 24, was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 7, and booked into the Mecklenburg County Jail on charges of murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and conspiracy. According to arrest documents, CMPD officers were called to 4835 Shamrock Drive for a vehicle crash at 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. The 911 caller said they saw a vehicle run a red light and then crash down into an…

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CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Two people have been rushed to the hospital with serious injuries following a shooting Wednesday afternoon off I-485 in southwest Charlotte. The shooting occurred just before 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, on the I-485 Outer exit ramp to South Tryon Street, according to Charlotte Medic. 🚗 Track issues along your commute with the QCN Traffic Interactive Map Medic confirms with Queen City News that two people were shot and transported to Atrium CMC for treatment. The exact circumstances of the shooting remain unknown at this time. Expect heavy traffic delays in the area during Wednesday…

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(PINPOINT WEATHER) — It is looking more and more likely that the snow drought in Charlotte will end on Friday.  However, this is not going to be your average winter wonderland storm, as we are expecting freezing rain and sleet to mix in Friday night into Saturday morning. This will cut into snow totals significantly.  WINTER STORM WATCH: Click here for live, local weather alerts in the Charlotte area This system will start initially as snowfall Friday afternoon and evening; however, freezing rain and sleet will mix in with the snow Friday night due to warmer air in the upper…

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Nancy Ann Goddard graced this world with her presence for 90 remarkable years. On January 7, 2025 she passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 14, 1934. Nancys life was a testament to her hard work, dedication, and love for her family and friends. She worked for the Morgan […]

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The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg from 11:00-12:30 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 12:30 p.m.   Interment will follow in the Roane Memorial Gardens in Rockwood.

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Larry Ward, 84 of Kingston, went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Jean Ward; his daughter, Jan Jones; and his son-in-law, Fred Jones of Athens. He is also survived by his granddaughters, Fallon and Mandy Jones; his sister, Betty Oody of Harriman; his sister-in-law, Linda Bailey […]

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Johnny Reynolds, 84, of the Piney community in Oakdale, passed away at his home on January 8, 2025. He was an active member of the Westside Baptist church. For 54 years he traveled around the county pouring concrete to build roads, interstates, and bridges. He is preceded in death by his daughter: Tammy Suddath. Parents: […]

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Funeral Services for Delcie Mae Pierce, age 93, of Mayland, Tennessee, will be conducted on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM from The Chapel of Goff Funeral Home. Bro. Roger Sisco will officiate with interment to follow in the Muddy Pond Cemetery. Mrs. Pierce was born on Friday, March 20, 1931, on Sisco Mountain […]

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