Author: Living Legends
PAGELAND, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Standing across the street from the Lynches River Electric Cooperative, you can hear the clanging of the clasps slamming into the flagpole outside the corporate office and roosters crowing from across the street. Every once in a while, the dull roar of a clacking diesel engine interrupts the subtle melody of the songs of Arant Street with its air brakes hissing as it wobbles into the co-op’s heavy truck entrance. In September, we found this Lynches River Electric Cooperative diesel truck parked at a Concord, N.C. Hendrick deadlership. The repair invoice provided to Queen…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Businesses across the Carolinas are bracing for the potential impacts of the tariffs President Donald Trump is imposing on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. The fees of 25% for Canadian and Mexican goods, and 10% for Chinese goods, will take effect Tuesday. “Ultimately, the cost is going to be passed along with the consumer and, in our case, the patient,” said Casey Hite, CEO of Aeroflow Health based out of Asheville. 2 arrested, accused of firing more than 200 rounds into occupied homes Hite is expecting his company will take a hit because…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Nine people are displaced after a fire broke out at a home in southwest Charlotte on Sunday. Crews responded to the 500 block of Crocus Street shortly before 12 p.m. regarding a structure fire. When crews arrived, they saw visible smoke coming from the home. MORE | One person injured from NW Charlotte house fire with no smoke detectors It took 30 firefighters 13 minutes to control the fire. Officials say the fire was mostly contained in the laundry room of the residence, stemming from an electrical issue. There were no reported injuries to…
It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely death of Jeff Gheller. A cherished father, son, and brother has died. Jeff’s departure has left an immeasurable void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Jeff was the devoted father of six-year-old Kai, the beloved son of Dario and Lorena, and the loving brother of Candice. His passion for the outdoors and his radiant smile were just a few of the many qualities that endeared him to family and friends. His sudden passing has been a profound shock, leaving his loved ones grappling with an inconceivable…
Wes Moodie has died after living a life of adventure, family, and passion. Wes Moodie, a beloved member of the Dunnville community, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, adventure, and dedication. His life was filled with cherished memories, from his childhood adventures to his successful career in real estate and his love for the great outdoors. Born and raised in Dunnville, Wes had an adventurous spirit from an early age. His childhood was spent exploring the great outdoors, creating memories at Evergreen Point Nursery, where he built forts, climbed barn rafters, fired slingshots, and worked in the…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — North Carolina’s first full-service opened for business on Saturday in Uptown Charlotte. Ziva Postpartum Retreat is located inside the Le Meridien Hotel Charlotte and offers new moms around-the-clock nursery access, lactation consultations, postpartum doula care, meditation and yoga rooms, and more. The retreat is open to all postpartum parents, including adoptive parents, intended parents through surrogacy, gestational carriers, and others. “We are confident that we will be able to give mothers a space to rest, recover, and be nurtured in such a luxurious space in Uptown Charlotte,” said co-founder Lauren Hall. “It’s the experience we dreamed of, and we…
Yasin Morrison Death; A 9-year-old boy named Yasin Morrison was shot and killed in Newark on Friday night at around 5:30 p.m. on Osborne Terrace. Morrison’s grandmother, Tisha Bolden, tells Eyewitness News that her grandson has autism and is non-verbal, and she is now urging the shooter to surrender. Police are still looking for the suspect. “You took a life, you took a special life — a sweet boy that could never be replaced,” she said. “Wherever you are, I just wish you do the right thing and turn yourself in, come forward and deal with whatever that has to…
John Boulware Car Accident; An accident that claimed the life of a 22-year-old male on Saturday morning is being investigated by the Aiken County Coroner’s Office. According to officials, the incident happened at around 1:54 a.m. on Rushton Road, close to Moseley Road. On Rushton Road, a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado pickup was traveling east when it swerved off to the right and struck a tree. John Boulware, 22, was recognized as the driver and the sole occupant of the car. He was declared deceased at the site at 2:55 a.m. The Highway Patrol and the Coroner’s Office are working together…
Marcus Epps, Leon Parker Death; After a gunfight broke out at a home just feet from LeMoyne-Owen College on Wednesday afternoon, a mass shooting in South Memphis claimed the lives of two people and injured three more, according to police reports. The Memphis Police Department confirmed that the deceased were 27-year-old Marcus Epps and 30-year-old Leon Parker, while authorities said that three more people suffered life-threatening injuries and two people died from their wounds. It is still unclear who started the shooting and whether anyone will be held legally responsible. The Memphis Police Department leadership, including Chief C.J. Davis, was…
Anthony Jakob White Death; A juvenile who may have been involved in Tuesday’s deadly shooting at the Westbridge Apartments is being sought by Little Rock police. Zylin Willis, 16, has been named by investigators as a suspect in the incident, which happened at the apartments on Labette Manor Drive just after 11 p.m. on Tuesday. Anthony Jakob White, 19, has been identified as the gunshot victim. White was discovered inside a car with what appeared to be a gunshot wound, according to the authorities. This incident is one of four gunshot deaths that have occurred in Little Rock in the…