Author: Living Legends
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — On Wednesday afternoon, Longview residents took to the streets to protest President Trump’s recent immigration policies, as well as those he is planning to implement in the coming week. Immigration Q&A session to be held in Tyler During his first week in office, President Trump signed 10 executive orders on immigration, aiming to expand mass deportations and strengthen border security. He also issued an executive order—currently facing a second nationwide pause—that seeks to end birthright citizenship for individuals born in the U.S. to undocumented parents. More than a dozen Longview residents, ranging from children to the…
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – As the nation celebrates Black History Month, Larry Wade reflects on the profound loss his family experienced when his great-grandfather died on the steps of the Smith County Courthouse. Wade’s great-grandfather, John Henry Ervin, who had been fighting to keep his family’s land, collapsed and died on the courthouse steps in the early 1960’s. Ervin was in his late 80’s when he died. Governor Abbott speaks to parents in Athens, pushing for school choice Wade reflected on the first time he learned about the death of his great-grandfather as a boy and how it has…
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — The buck has been passed to Waffle House customers as the company announced a 50-cent surcharge for all egg items. This comes, after a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found a 50% increase in egg prices in the past year. The franchise said the surcharge was triggered by the bird flu that has impacted chicken population and has since caused an egg shortage. Outbreaks of the highly infectious influenza has resulted in more than 13 million birds to be lost or slaughtered. First US bird flu death is announced in Louisiana In Louisiana, the…
RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Republicans in the State House of Representatives introduced bills Wednesday related to early voting and further limiting gubernatorial powers. House Bill 66, sponsored by Rep. Wyatt Gable (R-Onslow County), calls for decreasing the number of days allotted for early voting in North Carolina. It would begin no earlier than the second Monday before an election, compared to the third Thursday that is currently practiced. The early voting period would still end at 3 p.m. the Saturday before each election. Gubernatorial clemency The other legislation, House Bill 64, aims to limit the governor’s authority to grant…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — One of the WNBA’s founding franchises could make a comeback in the Queen City. WNBA officials are applying to take over the Charlotte Sting brand trademark. Hopefully, fans haven’t gotten rid of their Charlotte Sting apparel. “The bid process for us started in September 2022,” said potential team owner Erica Berman. The Berman family submitted paperwork for a franchise before cities like San Francisco, Portland and Toronto were awarded expansion teams. The family wants to restore the Sting because of its past and the city’s present and future. The Sting was founded in 1997…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — One of the WNBA’s founding franchises could make a comeback in the Queen City. WNBA officials are applying to take over the Charlotte Sting brand trademark. Hopefully, fans haven’t gotten rid of their Charlotte Sting apparel. “The bid process for us started in September 2022,” said potential team owner Erica Berman. The Berman family submitted paperwork for a franchise before cities like San Francisco, Portland and Toronto were awarded expansion teams. The family wants to restore the Sting because of its past and the city’s present and future. The Sting was founded in 1997…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — North Carolina bishops are sharing a message on President Donald Trump’s immigration reform measures and migrant rights. It comes after several days of protests nationwide. Catholic leaders said this is not just about policy. It’s an issue of moral concern. They think Americans can respect the borders and laws, but also care for people who’ve come to the U.S. for a better life. North Carolina refugee program receives cease-and-desist order as Elon Musk targets organization on X “Hunting down and arresting hundreds of illegal aliens,” said Trump. Words like these have sparked fear among immigrant…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Police in North Carolina are looking for a pair of suspected thieves accused of targeting Hispanic businesses around the state, including two stores in Charlotte. They were caught on camera in Charlotte in early January, but no one put the pieces together until they were just caught on camera again, accused of stealing $20,000 from a business near Raleigh. North Carolina refugee program receives cease-and-desist order as Elon Musk targets organization on X Workers at two stores in Charlotte say they didn’t think much about their interaction with the man and woman other than…
LINVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Grandfather Mountain has bid farewell to Ajax the bald eagle. Park officials say Ajax died Wednesday, Feb. 5, following complications from an infection he developed. The eagle was 11 years old. “We will miss his strength and confidence,” said Christie Tipton, animal habitats curator for the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation. “He was always so regal and stately.” Have You Seen Her? Missing Buncombe County woman known to frequent the Hickory area Ajax arrived at Grandfather Mountain, home the mile-high swinging bridge, on Aug. 26, 2015, when he was estimated to be about 1 1/2…
With heavy hearts, we mourn the unexpected passing of Jacob Cohen, a man who left a lasting impact on all those who had the privilege of knowing him. Jacob’s death has come as a shock to many, and tributes have poured in from friends, family, and the wider community, all sharing stories of a kind, warm-hearted man who made a difference in the lives of those around him. While Jacob’s time on this earth was far too short, his legacy of friendship, kindness, and laughter will continue to resonate with everyone who had the honor of calling him a friend.…