Author: Living Legends
MATTHEWS, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Matthews man has been charged in connection to the distribution of child sexual abuse material, authorities announced on Thursday. Matthews detectives received a tip through the Internet Crimes Against Children database and opened an investigation. Jean Paul Vaca-Lopez, 22, of Matthews, was identified as the suspect. The North Carolina Bureau of Investigation and Matthews Police executed a search warrant at Vaca-Lopez’s home on Jan. 23. Evidence was collected from the home that included lewd photos of underage children between the ages of 8 and 14, according to court documents. Vaca-Lopez has been charged with nine…
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — People lined the street Thursday outside Thom Tillis’ north Charlotte office. The demonstration was led by the group Indivisible Charlotte and focused on Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration. Those lined along Mallard Creek Road were frustrated that Senator Tillis has aligned himself with the administration and confirmed several of the president’s cabinet picks. Despite Trump’s victory in North Carolina, organizer Carolyn Eberly argued Musk’s involvement was not what voters wanted. MORE: Musk uses his X ownership and White House position to push Trump priorities, intimidate detractors “There are people that voted for Trump…
On Saturday at around 2:23 a.m., Deputy Holden Atkinson observed a Ford F-150 traveling on Sparta Highway with non-functioning tail lights. The deputy initiated a traffic stop where he made contact with a driver and identified him as Dominick Barlow who then stepped out to see the lights for himself. At this point, the deputy […]
On Saturday at around 2:23 a.m., Deputy Holden Atkinson observed a Ford F-150 traveling on Sparta Highway with non-functioning tail lights. The deputy initiated a traffic stop where he made contact with a driver and identified him as Dominick Barlow who then stepped out to see the lights for himself. At this point, the deputy […]
Irv Gotti, renowned music producer and founder of the hip-hop label Murder Inc., has passed away at the age of 54. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, Irving ‘Irv Gotti’ Lorenzo, on February 5, 2025. Surrounded by family and friends, he left this world, leaving behind a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire those who knew him and the many lives he impacted,” his family said in a statement. They described him as “an extraordinary man and a true visionary who revolutionized the hip-hop industry, shaping the future for artists and…
Irv Gotti, renowned music producer and founder of the hip-hop label Murder Inc., has passed away at the age of 54. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, Irving ‘Irv Gotti’ Lorenzo, on February 5, 2025. Surrounded by family and friends, he left this world, leaving behind a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire those who knew him and the many lives he impacted,” his family said in a statement. They described him as “an extraordinary man and a true visionary who revolutionized the hip-hop industry, shaping the future for artists and…
Lois Whitaker, age 89, was born on November 27, 1935 to the late Fred and Zona (Lawson) Randolph and passed away on February 2, 2025 in Sparta, TN. She is survived by her children- Barbara Blaylock Gunter of Crab Orchard and Kathy Blaylock Beaty (Richard David) of Sparta; stepsons- John Whitaker (Tisha) of Pleasant Hill, […]
Luanna Tollett, age 71, was born on July 27, 1953 to Herman and Betty (Kendrick) Scherrer in Indianapolis, IN and passed away on February 2, 2025 in Knoxville, TN. Luanna was the beloved and cherished wife of Phillip Tollett for 52 years. She was the mother to 2 sons Jonathan Tollett and Jeremy Tollett, and […]
Luanna Tollett, age 71, was born on July 27, 1953 to Herman and Betty (Kendrick) Scherrer in Indianapolis, IN and passed away on February 2, 2025 in Knoxville, TN. Luanna was the beloved and cherished wife of Phillip Tollett for 52 years. She was the mother to 2 sons Jonathan Tollett and Jeremy Tollett, and […]
Faith Waterman Batistich, a 20-year-old from Te Puke, New Zealand, tragically lost her life after a party activity went horribly wrong during her daughter’s first birthday celebration. Faith had joined other guests in a common party stunt—breathing in helium to create a high-pitched voice—after inflating balloons from a canister. Although initially hesitant, she eventually participated when encouraged by a fellow guest. Unfortunately, a fatal mistake occurred while she inhaled the gas directly from the canister. Despite frantic efforts from her family to revive her, Faith was pronounced dead just an hour later. Her twin sister, Eden, recalled how the party…