Author: Living Legends
The sudden and tragic passing of Nickiah Metcalf, a vibrant young athlete from Cartersville, Georgia, has left a profound void in the hearts of all who knew her. As a dedicated basketball player for Woodland High School, Nickiah’s passion for the game was evident in every dribble, pass, and shot. Her untimely departure in a car accident has not only shaken her family and friends but also the entire community that cherished her presence. Nickiah’s journey in basketball began at a young age, where her natural talent and unwavering dedication set her apart. Her commitment to excellence was evident during her…
The tragic and untimely passing of Hailey Miller, a vibrant 19-year-old resident of West Haven, Connecticut, has left a profound void in the hearts of her family, friends, and the entire community. On a fateful Saturday night, Hailey’s life was senselessly taken in an incident that has shocked and saddened all who knew her. Hailey was more than just a young woman with dreams; she was a devoted mother to her three-year-old son, Jackson. Her days were filled with the joys and challenges of motherhood, and she embraced every moment with unwavering love and dedication. Friends and family often spoke of…
(PINPOINT WEATHER) — Monday starts the week off cold and clear as temperatures have settled into the low 30s over uptown and into the low 20s and upper teens for some of our mountain counties. Winds will be light around the Queen City, coming in between 5 and 10 miles per hour out of the northwest. Mountain counties will be windy and blustery as winds sit between 20 and 30 miles per hour. We’ll see a Wind Advisory for Ashe, Avery, Watauga, & Caldwell counties until noon, as wind gusts can reach as fast as 50 miles per hour at…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A 59-year-old woman was hit and killed in southeast Charlotte, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Sunday, officers responded to a crash involving a pedestrian in the 9400 block of Monroe Road. When they arrived, they found 59-year-old Judith Elaine Holloway in the roadway with life-threatening injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene due to her injuries, officials said. The vehicle involved, a Dodge Charger with front-end damage, and its driver, a 36-year-old woman, were also at the scene. Detectives say the driver was going east on Monroe…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A group of Charlotte firefighters were deployed to southeastern Kentucky to assist in flood rescue and emergency response efforts Sunday morning. The deployment was initiated through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), which allows states to request aid in times of disaster. According to Division Chief Matt Westover, Charlotte Fire’s Special Operations Division was contacted at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday with a preliminary notice of a possible deployment. Early Sunday morning, members of Task Force Three were placed on alert. By 7 a.m., the team departed from the Charlotte Fire Center for All Hazards…
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Duke Energy Carolinas is being cited by the North Carolina Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Division after a 25-year-old worker’s death last August. On Aug. 14, 2024, 25-year-old Zachary Jones was electrocuted while working as a lineworker on Wandering Creek Drive. He passed away before he could be taken to a hospital. “Our hearts go out to our teammate’s family and fellow coworkers,” Duke Energy officials said following the tragic incident. “We are currently investigating the incident to learn more and ask for privacy for the family at this time.” Queen City News…
Sonic the Hedgehog 3, the third installment in Paramount’s franchise based on SEGA’s video games, is set to begin streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada on February 18. The film’s availability in additional international Paramount+ markets will be announced at a later date. On Paramount+, fans of the franchise can also catch up […]
Daytime syndicated talk show Tamron Hall has been renewed for a seventh season by ABC-owned TV stations and Hearst Television. “Tamron’s distinctive, thoughtful ability to tap into the meaningful issues of the day continue to resonate with her devoted ‘Tam Fam‘ across ABC Owned Television Stations and the Hearst Television markets,” said Debra OConnell, president […]
Edward Berger, hot from his double-whammy Best Film and Outstanding British Film wins for Conclave at the EE BAFTA Film Awards, wanted to stop by the Searchlight after-party at Soho House’s Greek Street to laud Rising Star winner David Jonsson. “He’s not a show-off,” an impressed Berger tells me after greeting Jonsson. “[It] tells you a lot. […]
As Germany heads into a key general election on February 23, there’s a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the country’s film industry. Europe’s largest economy is facing a third consecutive year of recession, which is having a stark knock-on effect on the German media landscape as inflation and cost of energy prices hit the production […]