Author: Living Legends
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Andrew Koontz, a beloved resident of Statesville, North Carolina. Andrew passed away surrounded by those who loved him. His departure leaves a profound void in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. Andrew’s life was marked by his boundless love for his family, his unyielding kindness to others, and his natural ability to make everyone around him feel valued. Though we are grieving his loss, we also honor the life he lived—a life full of joy, laughter, and…
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian Erickson, a beloved resident of Manville, New Jersey. Brian passed away, leaving a void that cannot be filled in the lives of his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. His unexpected departure has left a deep sense of grief and loss among those who loved him, and the world seems a little dimmer without him. Brian was a devoted son, brother, and friend. To his family, he was the cornerstone that helped hold everything together. His parents, raised a son…
The Cumberland County Schools and County Education Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday at 4pm at Stone Memorial High School auditorium. The meeting had been scheduled for the Library but has been moved to the auditorium to accommodate an anticipated crowd voicing their concerns of the recent dismissal of Director of Schools Billy Stepp. Even […]
The Cumberland County Schools and County Education Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday at 4pm at Stone Memorial High School auditorium. The meeting had been scheduled for the Library but has been moved to the auditorium to accommodate an anticipated crowd voicing their concerns of the recent dismissal of Director of Schools Billy Stepp. Even […]
RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — More questions were asked than answers given as a panel of federal judges heard the latest arguments in a legal fight over the race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals is being asked by attorneys for N.C. Justice Allison Riggs and the State Board of Elections to bring a challenge by Riggs’ opponent, Jefferson Griffin, back to federal court. Currently, a state court in Wake County is set to hear Griffin’s challenge. PREVIOUS: Democrats renew call for Judge Jefferson Griffin to concede election, NC Supreme Court seat…
PAGELAND, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A grieving Pageland family is still pressing for answers in the death of a 13-year-old. It’s been one year since the Duncan family lost their son Jacob during a drive-by shooting and officials still have no leads in the case. “Jacob would meet me outside at my car every day that I got home. It’s like he would be standing in the window waiting every time, whether I was at a store or went to work any time,” said his mother Nicole Duncan. Until one day… that stopped. MORE | Family raises reward for…
MATTHEWS, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Two pond dams – one of which nearly broke following heavy rains last year — will be the subject of studies, after funds for the initiative were approved by the Matthews Board of Commissioners Monday night. On Oct. 14, the town board approved funding for hydraulic and hydrologic (H&H) studies to be performed for the dams off Chipwood Lane. The studies, to be conducted by engineering firm WithersRavenel, are necessary to comply with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. NCDEQ officials told the town that the dams do not meet minimum standards for high-hazard…
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Next week, dozens of property owners who live in Lincoln County will become Catawba County residents. North Carolina officials are shifting the Lincoln-Catawba county line 500 feet to the south. Because of the shift, Lincoln County will lose about 386 parcels of land. Some of them have homes or businesses on them, meaning Catawba will gain some of Lincoln County’s residents. “It’s beyond frustrating that this is all done behind closed doors with no notice,” said Karren Taillon. PREVIOUS | Lincoln-Catawba line to be re-established after failure to reach joint resolution Taillon is one…
FORT MILL, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The busiest traffic area between Charlotte and Fort Mill is about to get even busier. According to a notice from the town of Tega Cay, United Blythe Joint Venture, the company building the new interchange, is switching the traffic pattern for Phase 2 of the project starting the night of Jan. 26. The project includes the addition of travel and turn lanes on an approximately 1.5-mile section of SC 160 to improve the safety and flow of traffic through the interchange. Sunday night 1/26 – I-77 SB Phase 2 Traffic Shift (moving traffic…
FORT MILL, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The busiest traffic area between Charlotte and Fort Mill is about to get even busier. According to a notice from the town of Tega Cay, United Blythe Joint Venture, the company building the new interchange, is switching the traffic pattern for Phase 2 of the project starting the night of Jan. 26. The project includes the addition of travel and turn lanes on an approximately 1.5-mile section of SC 160 to improve the safety and flow of traffic through the interchange. Sunday night 1/26 – I-77 SB Phase 2 Traffic Shift (moving traffic…