Author: Living Legends

Raymond E. MacDonald, 82, of Crossville, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Ray was born on Oct. 12, 1942 in Hyde Park, MA and was the son of the late Alexander and Irma MacDonald.  He was predeceased by three brothers and a sister. He proudly served in […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PINPOINT WEATHER) — As of Tuesday afternoon, the Queen City has broken a 96-year-old heat record. As of 2:25 p.m., it was 79 degrees outside. The old record was 76 degrees set back in 1927. Charlotte could hit 80 degrees on Tuesday. If we do, it would be the second earliest we have ever hit 80 degrees to start the year in Charlotte. We’ll be cool Tuesday evening as mostly clear skies linger. We can expect a big cooldown Wednesday as a mostly dry, cold front tracks south over the Carolinas. Clouds will build heading into Wednesday, and…

Troy Garlock Mesa, AZ Obituary, Death: It is with profound sorrow that we remember and honor the life of Troy Garlock, a cherished resident of Mesa, Arizona, who tragically passed away in a car accident alongside his 8-year-old daughter. The loss of Troy and his young daughter has sent shockwaves through their family, friends, and the entire community. In times like these, words often seem inadequate to express the depth of our grief and the immeasurable pain of losing two lives so precious and full of potential. However, as we reflect on the lives of Troy and his daughter, we are…

Karon Makhai Cann Obituary, Death – Authorities in Anne Arundel County are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 24-year-old man in Severn on Monday evening. Homicide detectives are working to gather evidence and determine the circumstances surrounding the deadly incident. According to the Anne Arundel County Police Department, the shooting occurred on February 3, around 7:10 p.m., near the intersection of Severn Tree Boulevard and Sea Pine Circle. Officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire in the neighborhood. Upon arrival, police discovered Karon Makhai Cann, a Severn resident, lying outside a home…

CHICAGO — In a tragic incident that has left the Humboldt Park community in mourning, 24-year-old Daiquan Black lost his life on Monday evening after a violent altercation that involved both a stabbing and a shooting. The young man was discovered inside a residence with a fatal stab wound to his abdomen and a graze wound on his face, believed to have been caused by a gunshot. Despite being rushed to Humboldt Park Health, Black was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, leaving family, friends, and neighbors grappling with the senseless loss of a life cut far too short. The incident,…

More information about a fatal house fire in Apalachin in late January has been released. According to New York State Police, the female victim has been identified as 85-year-old Patricia Pendergast. The fire broke just after 1 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29th at 457 Main Street in Apalachin. The Apalachin Fire Department says when they arrived, they began working to find and rescue Pendergast. Despite life-saving interventions, she passed away from her injuries at the hospital. The post Patricia Pendergast Death; Fatal Apalachin House Fire Victim Identified first appeared on Trusted and Verified USA News.

More information about a fatal house fire in Apalachin in late January has been released. According to New York State Police, the female victim has been identified as 85-year-old Patricia Pendergast. The fire broke just after 1 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29th at 457 Main Street in Apalachin. The Apalachin Fire Department says when they arrived, they began working to find and rescue Pendergast. Despite life-saving interventions, she passed away from her injuries at the hospital. The post Patricia Pendergast Death; Fatal Apalachin House Fire Victim Identified first appeared on Trusted and Verified USA News.

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The popular Jiggy with the Piggy festival in Kannapolis is coming to an end after 10 seasons, the city announced. Officials say the effort to put on the festival won’t be as beneficial to the community as it used to be. “This conclusion has been reached in part due to the positive impacts of the City’s thriving new downtown.” The last festival was held in May 2024. The popular BBQ festival was in Kannapolis for 10 years and attracted visitors at the start of the city’s Downtown Revitalization Project. Downtown Kannapolis is now home…

CONCORD, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A search is underway for a missing man who hasn’t been seen since February 1, according to the Concord Police Department. Kent Reid, 67, of Concord, was last seen around 11 a.m. at the Rider Transit Center in Concord getting onto a bus bound for Charlotte. Police said he was planning to go to Charlotte to get a copy of his birth certificate and never returned home. Reid is known to frequent the Tryon area of Charlotte. According to the family, Reid has schizophrenia and is not currently taking his medication. He was last…

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A missing man at Crowders Mountain was found with the help of drones, according to the Gaston County Police Department. Just before 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, officers got a call from a lost hiker at Crowders Mountain State Park. Park rangers were dispatched to the area and were able to contact the hiker by phone, but it was on low battery and soon stopped working, officials said. Get breaking news alerts with the Queen City News mobile app. It’s FREE! Download for iOS or Android The Gaston County Police Drone Unit was asked to…