Author: Living Legends
Los Angeles County has reported the tragic passing of 28-year-old comedian Kenyi Flores, who was professionally known as Ken Flores. He was found dead at his residence, with the official pronouncement of death occurring on Tuesday at 2:44 p.m. The exact manner and cause of his death remain undetermined, pending further investigation by the coroner’s office. Additional details will be provided as they become available. Ken Flores was an up-and-coming stand-up comedian who had recently relocated from Chicago to Los Angeles in 2023 in pursuit of greater opportunities in the entertainment industry. Known for his raw, unfiltered comedy and sharp…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Tens of thousands of North Carolina voters are in limbo right now, waiting to see if their ballots will be counted for a North Carolina Supreme Court race. A Wake County judge will hear Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin’s challenge of the ballots. “Today it’s North Carolina, and next time it could be another state,” said Vicki Sykes, whose ballot is being challenged. “We could be setting a precedent here.” Sykes is one of the more than 65,000 people in the Tar Heel State whose votes are in question. Griffin is working to get the…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Tens of thousands of North Carolina voters are in limbo right now, waiting to see if their ballots will be counted for a North Carolina Supreme Court race. A Wake County judge will hear Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin’s challenge of the ballots. “Today it’s North Carolina, and next time it could be another state,” said Vicki Sykes, whose ballot is being challenged. “We could be setting a precedent here.” Sykes is one of the more than 65,000 people in the Tar Heel State whose votes are in question. Griffin is working to get the…
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — DC Fire and EMS (DCFD) said an American Airlines aircraft crashed into the Potomac River Wednesday night. In a joint statement from DCFD and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), officials said that multiple calls came in for an aircraft crash above the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport (DCA) just after 8:50 p.m. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that preliminarily, investigators believe that a regional jet with American Airlines that was approaching DCA’s runways collided with a helicopter. The plane had departed from Kansas. Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto said a helicopter crashed into…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Charlotte woman has started a campaign, Project Red Cards, to let immigrants know their rights in case they’re approached by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents. “I’m proud to say that I am first-generation Mexican American,” said Maria Fernanda Garcia. Trump signs Laken Riley Act, marking first legislative win of second term She has big dreams. Fernanda Garcia graduated from Queens University and wants to be a doctor, but right now she’s just trying to save her family and friends. “It makes me very sad, and very worried,’ said Fernanda Garcia. She was born…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Charlotte woman has started a campaign, Project Red Cards, to let immigrants know their rights in case they’re approached by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents. “I’m proud to say that I am first-generation Mexican American,” said Maria Fernanda Garcia. Trump signs Laken Riley Act, marking first legislative win of second term She has big dreams. Fernanda Garcia graduated from Queens University and wants to be a doctor, but right now she’s just trying to save her family and friends. “It makes me very sad, and very worried,’ said Fernanda Garcia. She was born…
MONROE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The owner of a now-closed Union County wedding venue has been charged with multiple felonies after being accused of defrauding couples and investors alike. According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, there were multiple reports of fraud in December 2024 involving Champagne Manor, a venue in the northern part of the county, and its owner Jason Lottmann. After his arrest Tuesday, is being held on a $1 million bond. The sheriff’s office says investigators determined that couples paid between $40,000 and $50,000 for full-service wedding packages, believing their payments covered the venue, catering and other…
MONROE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The owner of a now-closed Union County wedding venue has been charged with multiple felonies after being accused of defrauding couples and investors alike. According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, there were multiple reports of fraud in December 2024 involving Champagne Manor, a venue in the northern part of the county, and its owner Jason Lottmann. After his arrest Tuesday, is being held on a $1 million bond. The sheriff’s office says investigators determined that couples paid between $40,000 and $50,000 for full-service wedding packages, believing their payments covered the venue, catering and other…
GASTONIA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A teenage suspect, charged with murder and attempted murder related with a Sunday night shooting, collapsed in a Gaston County court room Wednesday upon being told he would not be granted bail. Sean Simpson faces first-degree murder charges in the death of 16-year-old Zaquavious Dawkins. Simpson also faces an attempted first-degree murder charge. Family of slain Gastonia 16-year-old speaks out after police arrest, charge teen suspect Prosecutors said Dawkins and the other victim were each walking along South Chester Street when Simpson reportedly opened fire. Dawkins was shot and killed, while the other victim was injured. …
GASTONIA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A teenage suspect, charged with murder and attempted murder related with a Sunday night shooting, collapsed in a Gaston County court room Wednesday upon being told he would not be granted bail. Sean Simpson faces first-degree murder charges in the death of 16-year-old Zaquavious Dawkins. Simpson also faces an attempted first-degree murder charge. Family of slain Gastonia 16-year-old speaks out after police arrest, charge teen suspect Prosecutors said Dawkins and the other victim were each walking along South Chester Street when Simpson reportedly opened fire. Dawkins was shot and killed, while the other victim was injured. …