Author: Living Legends

Ben Vaughn, the president and CEO of Warner Chappell Nashville, one of the leading publishing companies in Nashville, passed away Thursday morning at the age of 49. The cause of his death has not been disclosed at this time. In a memo to staff, Warner Chappell Music co-chairs Guy Moot and Carianne Marshall shared the news of his passing; “To everyone at WMG, It is with broken hearts that we share the unthinkable news that Ben Vaughn, President & CEO of Warner Chappell Nashville, passed away this morning. Our deepest condolences are with his family and many friends. “Ben has…

Queen City News spoke with a family member who confirmed that the flight crew of the plane that crashed with a helicopter in Washington, D.C. Wednesday night was based in Charlotte. Danasia Elder was killed when American Airlines Flight 5342 crashed into a military helicopter Wednesday night in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. We have learned that Danasia Elder was one of the two flight attendants of flight 5342. Several friends described here as sweet and quiet. Our hearts go out to the family and friends impacted by this tragic accident! The post Danasia Elder Death, Obituary; In Loving…

Queen City News spoke with a family member who confirmed that the flight crew of the plane that crashed with a helicopter in Washington, D.C. Wednesday night was based in Charlotte. Ian Epstein was killed when American Airlines Flight 5342 crashed into a military helicopter Wednesday night in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. Ian was married to Debi Epstein for 23 years. “He died doing what he loved,” Debi Epstein told Queen City News Anchor Robin Kanady on Thursday before she left Cabarrus County for D.C. Debi says Ian was known for his personality and was considered a “comedian”…

I am incredibly saddened to share the news that several members of the figure skating community connected to the University of Delaware were among those who tragically lost their lives in an aircraft collision last night in Washington, DC. At this time, we are aware that Sasha Kirsanov, a former UD Figure Skating Club coach, was on the airplane. We believe two young skaters who were members of the UD Figure Skating Club also were on board. It is unknown at this time whether these young skaters — who are not UD students — were accompanied by their parents or…

I am incredibly saddened to share the news that several members of the figure skating community connected to the University of Delaware were among those who tragically lost their lives in an aircraft collision last night in Washington, DC. At this time, we are aware that Sasha Kirsanov, a former UD Figure Skating Club coach, was on the airplane. We believe two young skaters who were members of the UD Figure Skating Club also were on board. It is unknown at this time whether these young skaters — who are not UD students — were accompanied by their parents or…

They have identified the pilots and flight attendants of American Eagle Flight 5342, which tragically crashed above Washington, D.C., into a U.S. Army Black Hawk chopper. The regional jet crashed into the Potomac River on Wednesday night close to Reagan Washington National Airport when Captain Jonathan Campos, 34, and First Officer Samuel Lilley, 29, were at the controls. As Flight 5342 made its final approach to DCA, it collided 400 feet above the Potomac River, causing a devastating conflagration that sent both planes plummeting into the river. The PSA Airlines-operated jet, which was carrying 60 passengers, was completing a routine…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CHARLOTTE SPORTS LIVE) — First it was the media who didn’t select LaMelo Ball, now it was the coaches.  The Hornets guard was not among the players chosen for the NBA All-Star game, despite posting being fourth in the league with 28 points per game. The game’s reserves were announced Thursday, as voted on by the league’s coaches, and Ball was not among them.  Brandon Miller named to NBA Rising Stars roster, but unable to play A week ago, Ball was not named among the Eastern Conference starters. Those players are determined by a combination of fan, player…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A flight from Charlotte Douglas to Reagan National Airport was scheduled to land within minutes of Wednesday night’s midair collision. It left dozens of people stuck in a holding pattern in the sky as the tragedy unfolded. “Obviously it was very unsettling to know that I was so close and that it, you know, a flip of a coin, it could have been my plane, or it could have been no plane at all,” said James Moyler, who was on the flight. “It’s a horrible situation.” Seeing the heartbreaking videos and pictures and learning about…

County Police have charged 45-year-old William Adam in connection with an officer-involved shooting investigation in Bethel Park. At 10:00 pm on January 29, Bethel Park Police attempted to serve an arrest warrant on Adam inside his apartment on Dorchester Drive. The arrest warrant was in connection to a domestic incident that had occurred earlier in the day at the apartment. When officers attempted to enter the apartment, they discovered the door was partially barricaded. When officers were able to obtain sight into the apartment, Adam was seen holding a firearm and pointing it in the direction of officers. After officers…

County Police have charged 45-year-old William Adam in connection with an officer-involved shooting investigation in Bethel Park. At 10:00 pm on January 29, Bethel Park Police attempted to serve an arrest warrant on Adam inside his apartment on Dorchester Drive. The arrest warrant was in connection to a domestic incident that had occurred earlier in the day at the apartment. When officers attempted to enter the apartment, they discovered the door was partially barricaded. When officers were able to obtain sight into the apartment, Adam was seen holding a firearm and pointing it in the direction of officers. After officers…