Author: Living Legends
WTOP evening anchor Dimitri Sotis, known for his deep, resonant voice that provided comfort and information to listeners in the D.C. region during storms, elections, and breaking news, has passed away at the age of 55. “It is with profound sadness and shock that I share the news of our friend and colleague Dimitri Sotis’s passing,” wrote Joel Oxley, general manager of WTOP and president of Hubbard Radio Washington, D.C., in an email to staff early Sunday. Sotis was found unresponsive in his Alexandria, Virginia, home late Saturday night. For more than two decades, Sotis served as WTOP’s evening anchor,…
A tragic car accident on Brisbane’s bayside has shattered a community, claiming the lives of 37-year-old Chris Vrbesic of Manly West and his four-year-old son. The incident, which occurred yesterday morning, has left friends, family, and community members grappling with a profound sense of loss. The collision happened shortly before 9 a.m. AEST at the intersection of Rickertt Road and Chelsea Road in Ransome. Vrbesic was driving a blue Holden Commodore with his young son as a passenger when it collided with a red Mitsubishi Lancer driven by a 29-year-old man from Birkdale. The impact was devastating. Chris Vrbesic was…
Tributes have been paid to Erin Quinn, a 23-year-old rugby player from Lerwick, Shetland, who passed away suddenly over the weekend. Erin, who played for the Shetland Valkyries and worked as a firefighter at Sumburgh Airport, was remembered fondly by her team, Shetland RFC. In a heartfelt statement, they said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our kind, caring, and talented Valkyrie, Erin Quinn. “Erin joined the club in 2022, having previously played for Howe Harlequins, and quickly became a cherished member of the Valkyries. She had an exceptional understanding of the game and could…
From the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation: A TN Silver Alert has been issued on behalf of the Pikeville Police Department for 64 y/o Ira Barker. Ira is 6’1, weighs 172 lbs, and has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a camouflage jacket, green shirt, blue jeans, and a black top hat. […]
From the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation: A TN Silver Alert has been issued on behalf of the Pikeville Police Department for 64 y/o Ira Barker. Ira is 6’1, weighs 172 lbs, and has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a camouflage jacket, green shirt, blue jeans, and a black top hat. […]
A cafe owner who admitted to serving a milkshake to a 12-year-old girl who died from a severe allergic reaction has been fined £18,000. Mia Shay St Hilaire passed away after consuming a milkshake believed to have contained traces of nuts at Bermondsey’s Pop Inn Café. The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 30 last year, while Mia was with her aunt and sister. Despite efforts by paramedics, Mia tragically died in the hospital. Ahead of her inquest, Mia’s family has expressed support for the penalty and 100-hour community order imposed on 47-year-old café operator Baris Yucel. Yucel pleaded guilty to…
A meeting of the Cumberland County Schools and County Education Committee will take place at Stone Memorial High School library tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 4:00 p.m. At the meeting will be a section for public comment. A high turnout is expected for the public to voice concerns over the recent decision by the Board […]
The Charlottesville Police Department is investigating a tragic shooting that claimed the life of 22-year-old Jahaanz Wilson in the early hours of Sunday, January 26. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire in downtown Charlottesville and found Wilson critically injured. He was rushed to the University of Virginia Medical Center but, despite efforts to save his life, was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Preliminary investigations suggest Wilson was in the area prior to the shooting, which occurred in a location frequented by several individuals. Witnesses at the scene provided initial accounts, and detectives are working to identify the circumstances leading up…
The Charlottesville Police Department is investigating a tragic shooting that claimed the life of 22-year-old Jahaanz Wilson in the early hours of Sunday, January 26. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire in downtown Charlottesville and found Wilson critically injured. He was rushed to the University of Virginia Medical Center but, despite efforts to save his life, was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Preliminary investigations suggest Wilson was in the area prior to the shooting, which occurred in a location frequented by several individuals. Witnesses at the scene provided initial accounts, and detectives are working to identify the circumstances leading up…
Ken Kerr; Obituary, Death: It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ken Kerr, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left us on January 24, 2025, at the age of 68. Ken passed away peacefully at his home in Toronto, Ontario, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with illness. His sudden departure has left a void in the lives of those who loved him, but his memory will forever be a source of strength and inspiration. Ken was born on August 14, 1956, in Toronto, Ontario, to his parents, Margaret and…