Author: Living Legends
A London school has honored the memory of a “kind and popular” student who tragically lost his life after being struck by a train on his way to school. Jaiden Shehata, a Year 7 student, was involved in the fatal incident at a crossing near Kenley Station last Thursday around 8 a.m. He was on his way to Riddlesdown Collegiate in south Croydon, which closed the following day for a period of mourning. The secondary school, located off Honister Heights, shared a heartfelt tribute on its website, describing Jaiden as a valued member of the school community. The tribute read:…
Former RAF squadron leader Jack Hemmings, a pioneering humanitarian pilot, has passed away at the age of 103. An early advocate of Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF), the world’s largest humanitarian airline, Mr. Hemmings dedicated much of his life to providing aid and relief. His wife, Kate, described him as a man who “left the world a better place for having lavished 103 years of love into it.” Born in Horam, East Sussex, Mr. Hemmings served as a pilot during the Second World War. In 1948, he flew a wooden Miles Gemini aircraft from Croydon to Nairobi, leading the first British…
Kevin Welton Barco, 56, was tragically struck and killed by two vehicles while crossing the road with his bicycle in Elizabeth City. The incident occurred around 6:46 p.m. on Tuesday in the 1700 block of Weeksville Road. Barco was crossing when he was hit by both vehicles, whose drivers remained at the scene. Emergency responders arrived quickly and attempted life-saving measures, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The Elizabeth City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in gathering information about the incident. Depending on the outcome of investigations, Barco’s family may consider pursuing a wrongful death claim.…
Name of Product: Matrix-brand Training Cycles Hazard: The training cycles’ adjustable seat can unexpectedly lower while in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: January 30, 2025 Units: About 12,885 (In addition, about 140 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact Johnson Health Tech North America Inc. (“JHTNA”) toll-free at 866-218-3674 […]
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS/WDCW/NEXSTAR) — Several flights between Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Reagan National Airport have been canceled or delayed following a deadly collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter on Wednesday. At least nine flights have been canceled and three flights have been delayed, according to FlightAware. All 64 people aboard the AA jet were feared dead in what is likely to be the worst U.S. aviation disaster in almost a quarter century, authorities said Thursday. Our hearts are shattered by the tragic events this week at both CLT and Washington National Reagan Airport (DCA).…
Travel Advisory: In Roane County, on I-40 Eastbound near Mile Marker 359, an overturned tractor trailer hauling tomatoes overturned, causing the eastbound left lane and left shoulder to be blocked. Expect Delays. Congestion starts between Kingston exit 352 and Lawnville Rd. exit 355 East.
From the Clinton Police Department: At approximately 6:37a.m., officers of the Clinton Police Department responded to 1000 J.D. Yarnell Pkwy, Eagle Bend Manufacturing, on the report that a male had just shot himself on the property. The officers arrived to the scene and found a wrecked vehicle in a drainage ditch with a unresponsive male […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — PSA Airlines, a subsidiary of American Airlines, announced Tuesday it is relocating its corporate headquarters to Charlotte. Moving from Dayton, Ohio, the new headquarters will be on Water Ridge Parkway about two miles from American’s Charlotte Flight Training Center and five miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, where many PSA team members are currently based. PSA’s new headquarters is expected to open in January 2026 and will house about 400 PSA team members. LIVE: All aboard American Airlines jet feared dead after collision with Army helicopter With over 750 daily departures, including over 180 out of…
SOUTH CAROLINA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — On Wednesday, lawmakers interrogated officials who work closely with the state’s money hoping to figure out where the issue started and why there was a communication breakdown. State auditor’s office representatives say audits from an independent firm never showed a problem until fiscal year 2022. “That’s the first year that any of us knew that there was a major problem,” said Sue Moss from South Carolina’s office of the state auditor. “And that was because of the work of the comptroller general’s office that that became acknowledged to us.” Moss says it was not…
From the Roane Alliance: Make a difference in Roane County! The Roane County Industrial Development Board is seeking nominations and applications for one seat on the board. This is a great opportunity to help shape Roane County’s economic future! Nomination Deadline: February 21, 2025 Email resumes to jsnow@roanealliance.org or mail to The Roane Alliance, Attn: […]