Author: Living Legends
Filmmaker Catherine Hardwicke is underway in Los Angeles on Street Smart, an indie drama said to mark a return to the gritty, immersive storytelling of her films Lords of Dogtown and Thirteen. Cast for the ensemble piece includes Isabelle Fuhrman (Orphan), Yara Shahidi (Sitting in Bars with Cake), Michael Cimino (Never Have I Ever), Daniel […]
Massachusetts Obituary – The community of Salisbury, Massachusetts, has been deeply affected by the passing of Josh Hersey, a beloved figure known for his contributions to the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) and his lasting impact on all those who knew him. Josh’s unexpected death has left a void in the hearts of family, friends, and fellow MMA enthusiasts, with tributes pouring in from across the globe. Josh Hersey, a father of two, was one of the original stars of the Global Fighting League (GFL), where he made a name for himself in the early days of the organization. His…
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Mecklenburg County jury convicted a man of first-degree murder and sentenced him to life in prison for the shooting death of a 22-year-old in 2019. Javier Perez-Concepcion was found guilty of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon for the death of 22-year-old Donqwavias Davis. The trial began on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, and concluded on Thursday, Feb. 13, with a guilty verdict, conviction, and sentencing. Judge Archie sentenced Perez-Concepcion to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the first-degree murder charge and 12 to 24 months in…
We are deeply concerned as the search for Dan Erskine, a missing person from the Rolla area, continues. Dan, who was last spotted wearing a black Carhartt coat with a hood, a red and black checked shirt, blue jeans, and brown cowboy boots. Accompanying him was his dog, Bayley, which may serve as an important clue to help identify him if spotted. Unfortunately, Dan did not have his phone with him, further complicating efforts to track his movements or establish contact. The disappearance of Dan Erskine has left his family, friends, and the community in a state of distress. Authorities…
GASTONIA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Officials are asking for the public’s help in finding a man with dementia who went missing from Gastonia. Thomas Alexander Waterson, 84, was seen driving a gold 2017 Ford Escape with the North Carolina license plate TVM1239 away from Kinmere Drive in Gastonia, according to the NC Center for Missing Persons. Mr. Waterson is said to have dementia. He is described as a white man standing 5 feet, 10 inches tall, and weighing about 127 pounds. He has blue eyes and short gray hair. 2-alarm fire breaks out at historic Charlotte school; second large…
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar winning Juno scribe Diablo Cody is producing the feature directorial debut of Meredith Alloway, Forbidden Fruits. Alloway is co-adapting the feature with playwright Lily Houghton off the latter’s play Of the Women Came the Beginning of Sin, and Through Her We All Die. The project follows Free Eden employee Apple, who secretly runs a […]
A24’s prison theater drama Sing Sing, starring Colman Domingo, is set to begin streaming exclusively on Max on March 21. The film will debut on HBO linear on March 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Directed by Greg Kwedar, Sing Sing follows Divine G (Domingo), who while imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced that she stepped down from her position as the Western District’s chief law enforcement officer effective Wednesday. “It has been a tremendous honor to serve the people of the Western District of North Carolina,” said King in a statement. “I’ve had the privilege of working alongside some of the most talented public servants who are dedicated to serving our communities with integrity, distinction, and excellence.” The United States and North Carolina file False Claims Act complaint against medical equipment supplier King is the first person of color to…
CONCORD, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Concord could become a big driver in the Formula 1 racing world. A new F1 racing team, owned by General Motors, is hoping to build an engine manufacturing facility near the Charlotte Motor Speedway. F1 Cadillac race cars could soon be built in Concord. “It’s really exciting that Formula One’s coming to Concord because they can go anywhere in America, they can go anywhere in the world,” said John Dodson, Vice President of Business Alliances and NASCAR at Universal Technical Institute in Mooresville. “Had to do a little reflection”: NASCAR drivers remember their first…
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — President Trump is calling for an immediate end to the Department of Education. Wednesday he called the agency a quote, a “big con job.” UNC School of Education associate professor Ethan Hutt joined Queen City News to talk about the potential impacts of a shutdown both in the Carolinas and nationwide. READ NEXT | College students file lawsuit against US Dept. of Education, claims DOGE accessed loan borrowers’ private information