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Family Killed On Way To Wedding In Stafford Identified As Devout Christians, Immigrants Family Killed On Way To Wedding In Stafford Identified As Devout Christians, Immigrants
Family Killed On Way To Wedding In Stafford Identified As Devout Christians, Immigrants A Massachusetts family traveling to a wedding in South Carolina has been identified among the five people killed in a devastating chain-reaction crash involving a charter bus on Interstate 95 in Virginia. Providence Christian Academy announced Friday, May 29, that members of the Doncev family died in the crash, which happened shortly after 2:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-95 in Stafford County. Relatives identified the family of four as Dimitri Doncev, 45, and his wife Ecaterina Doncev, 44, along with their two children, Emily, 13, and Mark, 7, all of Greenfield, MA. The family …
Fox News Host Brian Kilmeade Apologizes For 'Just Kill 'Em' On-Air Remark Fox News Host Brian Kilmeade Apologizes For 'Just Kill 'Em' On-Air Remark
Fox News Host Brian Kilmeade Apologizes For 'Just Kill 'Em' On-Air Remark Brian Kilmeade is apologizing after saying “just kill ’em” during a "Fox & Friends" discussion about violent attacks by homeless individuals, calling his own words “extremely callous.” On Sunday, Sept. 14, the co-host told viewers during an appearance on "Fox & Friends Weekend" he made a "callous" comment while discussing the murder of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina.  “We were discussing … how to stop these kinds of attacks by homeless, mentally ill assailants,” he said, noting proposals such as institutionalization or jail. “Now during that discussion, I wron…
Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott
Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott Avelo Airlines is shutting down its West Coast commercial flights as the carrier doubles down on East Coast operations and faces growing criticism over its deportation flights. An Avelo spokesperson confirmed the end of its Western operations to the Daily Voice on Tuesday, July 15. The Houston-based budget airline will close its hub outside of Los Angeles in Burbank, California, by December. Avelo, which has a hub in New Haven, Connecticut, said Northeast service won't be impacted by the West Coast shutdown. "Avelo’s West Coast closure has no effect on our Connecticut or East Coa…
American Expands PHL Flights To Caribbean Vacation Hot Spots, Adds New Destination American Expands PHL Flights To Caribbean Vacation Hot Spots, Adds New Destination
American Expands PHL Flights To Caribbean Vacation Hot Spots, Adds New Destination Eastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey travelers will have more options for warm-weather escapes as American Airlines expands its Caribbean service in Philadelphia. American will launch year-round service from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ), the airline announced in a news release on Thursday, July 10. The daily nonstop flights will begin on Thursday, Dec. 18. The route will be flown on an Airbus A321, marking the latest addition to American's growing network of Latin American and Caribbean destinations. "As Philadelphia's hometown airlin…
Dangerous Issue Sparks Recall Of 50K+ Chainsaws Sold At Major Retailers Dangerous Issue Sparks Recall Of 50K+ Chainsaws Sold At Major Retailers
Dangerous Issue Sparks Recall Of 50K+ Chainsaws Sold At Major Retailers More than 50,000 electric chainsaws and pole saws are being recalled because they may not shut off properly, creating serious injury risks. Positec Tool Corporation is recalling four models of electric saws under the Hyper Tough, Worx, and Portland brand names, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 3. The recall affects about 49,000 saws sold in the US and around 3,000 sold in Canada. The problem involves a defective main switch that can fail, causing the saws to continue running even after the trigger is released. No injuries have been repor…
SC Homicide Suspects Found With Stolen Car At Harrisburg Hotel: Lower Paxton Police SC Homicide Suspects Found With Stolen Car At Harrisburg Hotel: Lower Paxton Police
SC Homicide Suspects Found With Stolen Car At Harrisburg Hotel: Lower Paxton Police Two suspects wanted in connection to a South Carolina homicide were arrested after a stolen car was found in Harrisburg, authorities announced on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Latesha Fields, 31, and Payton Deal, 27, were captured at the Quality Inn on North Mountain Road after Lower Paxton Township Police spotted an unoccupied vehicle reported stolen out of Charlotte, North Carolina, according to the department. Officers were on routine patrol around 1:10 p.m. when they began investigating the parked car. That’s when they discovered Fields and Deal were not only tied to the theft but were also w…
NFL Star Micah Parsons Welcomes Academy Sports To Harrisburg With Shopping Spree For 100 Kids NFL Star Micah Parsons Welcomes Academy Sports To Harrisburg With Shopping Spree For 100 Kids
NFL Star Micah Parsons Welcomes Academy Sports To Harrisburg With Shopping Spree For 100 Kids A sporting goods chain marked a major milestone with some football star power when the company opened its first locations in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Academy Sports + Outdoors now has more than 300 stores in 21 states, the company said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 27. The chain opened its first two PA locations in Harrisburg and York, along with the first MD store in Hagerstown. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons appeared at the opening in his native Harrisburg. The four-time Pro Bowler and former Penn State star led 100 kids through the aisles, helping them pick out their fav…
New Airline Offering Flights At Islip's Airport: See Where You Can Go New Airline Offering Flights At Islip's Airport: See Where You Can Go
New Airline Offering Flights At Islip's Airport: See Where You Can Go A popular airline in New Haven, Connecticut, is crossing the Long Island Sound and offering flights from a new airport. Avelo Airlines will begin flying from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) in Islip, New York, the company said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 11. The carrier will begin service to three destinations in the late spring. Twice-weekly flights will be offered on Thursdays and Sundays. Avelo will fly to Lakeland, Florida, along with two North Carolina destinations: Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) near Charlotte and Wilmington International Airport (ILM). This will b…
Walmart To Lay Off, Relocate Over 800 Workers, Report Says Walmart To Lay Off, Relocate Over 800 Workers, Report Says
Walmart To Lay Off, Relocate Over 800 Workers, Report Says Over 800 employees across three Walmart regional facilities may face layoffs, according to a new report.  The affected locations include Hoboken, New Jersey, with 481 employees; Charlotte, North Carolina, with 267; and San Bruno, California, with 79, according to Supermarket News, which said some of the workers may choose to relocate in the weeks ahead. While the offices in Hoboken and San Bruno will remain open, the Charlotte office is set to close, the outlet reported. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices filed with state labor departments in New Jersey, …
'Sarcastic' Bomb Comment Causes Security Response, Delays At Tweed New Haven Airport 'Sarcastic' Bomb Comment Causes Security Response, Delays At Tweed New Haven Airport
'Sarcastic' Bomb Comment Causes Security Response, Delays At Tweed New Haven Airport A passenger's sarcastic comment about having a bomb in his bag triggered a major security response, delaying flights at Tweed New Haven Airport on Thursday, Feb. 13, as security officials searched for the non-existent threat. The passenger made the remark around 11 a.m. while boarding Avelo Flight 295 to Charlotte. Someone overheard it and alerted authorities, prompting officials to deplane the passengers so officers could search for any explosive devices. None were found. Authorities also evacuated the terminal, forcing passengers to undergo a second security screening. pic.twitter.com…
East Hartford's Agyemang Shines With First Goal For Team USA In 3-1 Win (Watch) East Hartford's Agyemang Shines With First Goal For Team USA In 3-1 Win (Watch)
East Hartford's Agyemang Shines With First Goal For Team USA In 3-1 Win (Watch) An East Hartford native and standout at forward for Charlotte FC is now getting the chance to show his skills on the pitch in front of the world.  Patrick Agyemang (pronounced aw-jee-mawn), 24, scored his first goal in international competition playing for the US National Men's Team when the squad squared off against Venezuela over the weekend. The US won 3-1 and Agyemang became the 60th player in team history to score a goal in their USMNT debut outing.  "It felt like a dream." Go on, Pat 📞 Posted by U.S. Soccer on Sunday, January 19, 2025 Before joining Team USA,&…
Ridgewood Dad Killed By Son In NC Domestic Incident: Police Ridgewood Dad Killed By Son In NC Domestic Incident: Police
Ridgewood Dad Killed By Son In NC Domestic Incident: Police A 65-year-old Ridgewood native was killed by his 29-year-old son before the holidays in North Carolina, according to his obituary and law enforcement officials. Daniel Sansone is accused of killing Edward Sansone, Jr. during a domestic dispute on Sunday, Dec. 22, in the 2000 block of Arbor Crest Court in the University City Division in Charlotte, NC, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said. Officers responded to a domestic violence assault call shortly after 1 a.m. When officers arrived, they found the elder Sansone, who had been physically assaulted. Medic transport…
HS Basketball, Baseball, Football Legend Found Dead In Harrisburg HS Basketball, Baseball, Football Legend Found Dead In Harrisburg
HS Basketball, Baseball, Football Legend Found Dead In Harrisburg A former high school triple threat athlete was found dead in Harrisburg according to his family and the Dauphin County Coroner's Office confirmed to Daily Voice on Monday, Sept. 2. Michael "Mike" Ford, 58, of Harrisburg, was found in 100 block of South 4th Street in Harrisburg behind the Alva Hotel & Restaurant, on Saturday, Aug. 31, according to the coroner. "No autopsy will be done since there were no evident injuries and there were indications of substance use," the coroner said. "The cause of death is pending toxicology results." Mike was a Charlotte, North Carolina native who move…
NJ Broker Bought Private Jet, Luxury Caribbean Vacation In $3.4M Insider Trading Scheme: Feds NJ Broker Bought Private Jet, Luxury Caribbean Vacation In $3.4M Insider Trading Scheme: Feds
NJ Broker Bought Private Jet, Luxury Caribbean Vacation In $3.4M Insider Trading Scheme: Feds A former partner at a New Jersey broker-dealer firm was accused of insider trading, making more than $3 million in illegal profits, authorities said. Christopher Matthaei, 44, of Brielle, was arraigned in federal court on Wednesday, July 17, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release. A federal grand jury indicted him on Friday, June 21 for two counts of securities fraud conspiracy and seven counts of securities fraud. According to court documents and statements, Matthaei was a partner and senior salesperson at a trading firm based in Charlotte, North Carol…
Extradition Approved For 'So I Raped You' Gettysburg Student, Report Says Extradition Approved For 'So I Raped You' Gettysburg Student, Report Says
Extradition Approved For 'So I Raped You' Gettysburg Student, Report Says Almost three years after a warrant was issued for the arrest of a Pennsylvania college student's accused rapist, he was taken into custody in France, numerous outlets reported in May. Despite his appeal to not be extradited, a court ruled that he will be sent back to Pennsylvania for a trial, according to a release on Monday, July 8, AP reported.  Ian Thomas Cleary, 31, who has been living in Europe for several years, was taken into custody in Metz in April 2024 a prosecutor told previously Associated Press.  Cleary was accused of raping Gettysburg Co…
Maryland Murder Suspect Featured On 'America's Most Wanted' Apprehended For Fatal Shooting Maryland Murder Suspect Featured On 'America's Most Wanted' Apprehended For Fatal Shooting
Maryland Murder Suspect Featured On 'America's Most Wanted' Apprehended For Fatal Shooting The man who made national headlines for a 2022 murder in Northern Maryland has been apprehended, authorities announced. Taejon Gill was arrested late last week in North Carolina in connection to the shooting death of 45-year-old Sharron Clark on Murph Avenue in October 2022, according to the Hagerstown Police Department. The case was infamously featured earlier this year on "America's Most Wanted."  Turn yourself in Taejon. All of America is now looking for you. We know our community is going to share this everywhere. Might as well as surrender on your own terms Posted by Hagersto…
Garden State 'El Clasico': Real Madrid, FC Barcelona To Play At MetLife Stadium This Summer Garden State 'El Clasico': Real Madrid, FC Barcelona To Play At MetLife Stadium This Summer
Garden State 'El Clasico': Real Madrid, FC Barcelona To Play At MetLife Stadium This Summer One of the most famous sports rivalries in the world is coming to the Garden State this summer. Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona will play an edition of 'El Clasico' at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 3, the Spanish soccer clubs announced on Tuesday, Mar. 19. Two of La Liga's biggest powerhouses will hold the friendly match as part of a preseason summer U.S. tour. This will be the fourth edition of Spain's most historic rivalry played in the U.S. The first was at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, with Lionel Messi and Barcelona defeating their Madrid rivals 3-2 on Monday, July 2…
Account Exec From NJ Shines On Hit Netflix Dating Experiment 'Love Is Blind' Account Exec From NJ Shines On Hit Netflix Dating Experiment 'Love Is Blind'
Account Exec From NJ Shines On Hit Netflix Dating Experiment 'Love Is Blind' An account executive from New Jersey is setting out to discover if love is truly blind. John "Johnny" McIntyre, 27, whose LinkedIn profile says he attended Somerville High School, is among the 30 men and women on Season 6 of the hit Netflix dating show "Love Is Blind," which aptly debuted on Valentine's Day. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Johnny McIntyre (@johnny__mcintyre) That of a dating experiment, cast members — who this season are all from the Charlotte, NC, area — will go on dates from either side of a wall, without…
Former Patriots Cheerleader Shines On New Season Of Hit Netflix Dating Show 'Love Is Blind' Former Patriots Cheerleader Shines On New Season Of Hit Netflix Dating Show 'Love Is Blind'
Former Patriots Cheerleader Shines On New Season Of Hit Netflix Dating Show 'Love Is Blind' A former New England Patriots cheerleader with Boston roots is setting out discover if love is truly blind. Amber Desiree, who goes by "AD," is among the 30 men and women on Season 6 of the hit Netflix dating show "Love Is Blind," which aptly debuted on Valentine's Day. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amber Desiree (AD) (@amberdesiree) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amber Desiree (AD) (@amberdesiree) That of a dating experiment, cast members — who this season are all …
$10K Reward Offered For Suspect In New Rochelle Murder Who May Have Fled South: FBI $10K Reward Offered For Suspect In New Rochelle Murder Who May Have Fled South: FBI
$10K Reward Offered For Suspect In New Rochelle Murder Who May Have Fled South: FBI The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a $10,000 reward to anyone with information regarding a suspect charged in connection with a Westchester homicide that left a 29-year-old man dead.  The reward is being offered to anyone with information regarding the location of 29-year-old Mtayari Dixon, who allegedly shot and killed New Rochelle resident James Caldwell, Jr. in October 2022 after the two were involved in a verbal fight, according to the city's police department.  Earlier Report - Search Intensifies For Suspect In New Rochelle Murder: May Have Fled T…
Discount Airline Adding New Nonstop Routes Into BWI-Marshall Airport For $19 Discount Airline Adding New Nonstop Routes Into BWI-Marshall Airport For $19
Discount Airline Adding New Nonstop Routes Into Bwi-marshall Airport For $19 Discount airline Frontier is adding new nonstop routes at Baltimore/Washington International Airport for just $19. The service includes daily flights to Charlotte (CLT), as well as four-times per week flights to Chicago Midway (MDW) and Detroit (DTW). It kicks off Wednesday, April 10 as part of a three-day Mega Sale and Frontier development across 38 airports. The service from Baltimore to Chicago will be offered three times weekly until the fourth is added on Saturday, May 25. “This is a massive expansion of our operation from coast to coast and internationally as part of our fo…
Ex-Flight Attendant On Boston-Bound Plane Filmed Children As They Used Bathroom: Feds Ex-Flight Attendant On Boston-Bound Plane Filmed Children As They Used Bathroom: Feds
Ex-Flight Attendant On Boston-Bound Plane Filmed Children As They Used Bathroom: Feds A former American Airlines flight attendant attempted to film a child as she used the bathroom and had videos of several other children using the plane's lavatory on his phone, authorities said.  Estes Carter Thompson III, 36, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was charged with one count of attempted sexual exploitation of children and one count of possession of child pornography depicting a prepubescent minor, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  A 14-year-old aboard a Charlotte to Boston flight in September 2023 told her parents that Thompson had escorted her to the first-cl…
Former Briarcliff Resident Burt Erickson Passes Away at 100 Former Briarcliff Resident Burt Erickson Passes Away at 100
Former Briarcliff Resident Burt Erickson Passes Away at 100 Burt Erickson, 100 years young, formerly of Briarcliff Manor and Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on Oct. 23, 2023 at the Veteran’s Association Nursing Home in Montrose, where he received wonderful care. Burt was born on March 8, 1923 in Chicago, the son of Frances and Burton Erickson. He was the oldest of three children. He was predeceased in death by his sister Gertrude “Trudie” Hodges and his brother Jerome “Jerry” Erickson. Burt married the love of his life Rita Marie Jerome on Dec. 27, 1952. They were married 61 years until her death on April 17, 2014. Burt is survived by his dau…
Brothers Bring Tex-Mex Taco Chain To New Jersey Brothers Bring Tex-Mex Taco Chain To New Jersey
Brothers Bring Tex-Mex Taco Chain To New Jersey A small-town taco shop that later turned nationally-acclaimed is heading to New Jersey. Tex-Mex restaurant franchise, Capital Tacos, has sealed the deal on the brand's first-ever franchise agreement for the Garden State. Brothers Parth and Yash Patel are the New Jersey natives responsible for bringing the latest franchise deal to market. The Patels share a family background steeped in entrepreneurship that spans a multitude of industries.  They saw an opportunity to introduce an innovative and award-winning take on Tex-Mex cuisine that doesn't exist in their region.  "Our curren…
115 MPH Pursuit Crosses 3 County Lines In Virginia; Stolen Handgun, Drugs Recovered: Police 115 MPH Pursuit Crosses 3 County Lines In Virginia; Stolen Handgun, Drugs Recovered: Police
115 MPH Pursuit Crosses 3 County Lines In Virginia; Stolen Handgun, Drugs Recovered: Police A 24-year-old North Carolina man who led a 115 mph pursuit that crossed three county lines in Virginia has been taken into custody, and two of his passengers treated for injuries, authorities said. Marquilis T. Boyd, of Charlotte, NC, was behind the wheel of a Ford Taurus with an expired tag when Virginia State Police tried to stop the vehicle on Interstate 81 at the 245-exit ramp in Rockingham County, around 11:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7, VSP Sgt. Brent Coffey said. Boyd failed to stop for police, and a pursuit was initiated. Boyd led authorities into Shenandoah County then into Warren Co…
Returning Jeopardy! Champion From CT To Make Second Appearance On Show Returning Jeopardy! Champion From CT To Make Second Appearance On Show
Returning Jeopardy! Champion From CT To Make Second Appearance On Show A Connecticut native will soon make her second appearance on Jeopardy! a day after winning big during her first round on the show.  Kate Campolieta, a corporate communications specialist from Simsbury in Hartford County, will appear on an episode airing on Wednesday night, July 5 at 7 p.m. on ABC.  The episode will mark Campolieta's second time on the show, following her first appearance during an episode that aired on Tuesday, July 4.  During this first appearance, Campolieta beat out her competition and was able to take home a whopping $11,513, making her a retur…
Beyoncé Cancels Part Of Tour In PA, Here's How To Get Refunds Beyoncé Cancels Part Of Tour In PA, Here's How To Get Refunds
Beyoncé Cancels Part Of Tour In PA, Here's How To Get Refunds The Pittsburgh members of the Beyhive will no longer be seeing their Queen perform. Beyoncé has canceled her Pittsburgh tour stop on her Reinassance World Tour.  The announcement came the day after Independence Day and just a week before the superstar will start her United States leg of the North American tour at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.  The tour was supposed to continue for a couple of weeks before the singer returned to Pennsylvania with a performance at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, Aug. 3.  For some reason the Seattle sto…
Somerset County Driver Killed In Late-Night Crash At Rt. 22 Intersection Somerset County Driver Killed In Late-Night Crash At Rt. 22 Intersection
Somerset County Driver Killed In Late-Night Crash At Rt. 22 Intersection A Somerset County driver was killed after colliding with another vehicle at a Route 22 intersection late on Wednesday, June 21. Charles Young, of Somerset, was driving a 2018 Jeep Wrangler and hit a 2018 Nissan Rogue driven by Wallace Wilder of Charlotte, North Carolina, in the westbound lanes at the intersection of the MetLife facility in Bridgewater around 11:58 p.m., police said. Young was pronounced dead at the scene. Responding agencies include the Bradley Gardens Volunteer Rescue Squad and Robert Wood Johnson Hospital’s Paramedics. The cause of the crash is under investigation. No f…
Woman Stabbed In Labor, Delivery Wing Of MD Hospital, Police Say Woman Stabbed In Labor, Delivery Wing Of MD Hospital, Police Say
Woman Stabbed In Labor, Delivery Wing Of MD Hospital, Police Say A woman didn’t have to go far to get treatment after being stabbed by a raging 22-year-old North Carolina man at a Maryland hospital over the weekend. Charlotte resident Malcolm Lee Jones, is facing an assault charge following a stabbing incident at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Anne Arundel County on Saturday, May 13. Police say that at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, officers were called to the Glen Bernie hospital to investigate a reported verbal argument that turned physical in the labor and delivery wing of the facility. During the argument, investigators determined that…
NC Man Vowed To 'Shoot Everybody' At PA Middle School With 'Satan Club': DA NC Man Vowed To 'Shoot Everybody' At PA Middle School With 'Satan Club': DA
NC Man Vowed To 'Shoot Everybody' At PA Middle School With 'Satan Club': DA The violent threats that closed a Lehigh Valley middle school last week came from a North Carolina man who was upset about an "After School Satan Club," says Northampton County District Attorney Terence Houck. Saucon Valley School District in Hellertown canceled all afterschool activities Tuesday, Feb. 21, and kept every school closed on Wednesday, Feb., after administrators learned of an unspecified "violent threat," district officials said on Facebook last week.  Posted by Saucon Valley School District on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Now, in a statement on Tuesday, Feb. 28, DA Houck say…
Beyoncé Comes To DC Area Beyoncé Comes To DC Area
Beyoncé Comes To DC Area Beyoncé is heading to the D.C. area during a stop on her highly-anticipated world tour.  The superstar will be performing at FedExField in Landover, Maryland on Saturday, Aug. 5 as a part of her Renaissance World Tour, the singer announced on Wednesday, Feb. 1, the start of Black History Month. The Queen Bey announced her tour on Instagram dressed in some of her iconic Renaissance era imagery, sitting on a glittering mosaic horse. Beyoncé will stop at more than three dozen locations across the globe during the nearly four-month long tour, which begins in Stockholm, Sweden in May and e…