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Art Cashin Obituary – The financial world was struck with deep sorrow on the news of the passing of Art Cashin, a legendary figure in the world of investment banking and one of the most recognizable faces at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Cashin, who served as the director of floor operations at UBS, died at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy that spanned over five decades of active engagement with the markets. His impact on Wall Street was immeasurable, and he became an iconic figure not just for his professional expertise, but for his personal warmth, wit,…

Dr Fabby Williams GENERAL; – School bus drivers within the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School District initiated a protest on Monday, advocating for improvements in safety protocols, compensation, and communication with the district administration. The demonstration commenced early in the morning, with 36 drivers opting not to work, which affected 120 bus routes and approximately 40 to 45 schools throughout the district. Although alternative arrangements were made to cover the routes, drivers were required to manage multiple routes in a single day, resulting in delays and increased pressure on the staff. “We are not on strike…this is a movement aimed at securing…

Christopher Dwight Sanders Obituary, Death; – No arrests have been made following the discovery of a man who was fatally shot inside a vehicle on Sunday in Fort Worth. Law enforcement officials arrived at the scene shortly before 3:30 p.m. in the 6900 block of North Beach Street, adjacent to an apartment complex located off Longstraw Drive. Upon arrival, they found a man in a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body, as reported by the police. The victim, identified as 40-year-old Christopher Dwight Sanders, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to records from the Tarrant County…

Elizabeth Michelle Elder Obituary, Death; – The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into a single-vehicle accident that led to the fatality of an adult female driver. The incident was reported at approximately 5:52 a.m. on Friday, November 29, 2024. Preliminary findings indicate that a 2005 Nissan Sentra was traveling eastbound on 340th Road near Hawk Road, situated north of Pleasanton. The vehicle veered off the road and collided with a utility pole. The driver, identified as Elizabeth Michelle Elder, 30, from Ravenna, Nebraska, was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputies received assistance from the Kearney/Buffalo County Fatality Accident…

Xavier Bass Obituary, Death; – A Lincoln inmate, believed to be responsible for the murder of 21-year-old Xavier Bass in May 2017, is scheduled to appear in court on Monday morning. Wilbert Smith, aged 32, is facing a first-degree murder charge, with the court hearing set for 9 a.m. on Monday. Prior to this, Smith had been serving time in Lincoln for an unrelated drug offense before being transferred to Douglas County Corrections in June 2024. Other charges against him, including using a firearm to commit a felony, first-degree felony assault, and discharging a firearm at a vehicle, have been dismissed.…

Diana Osborne Obituary, Death; – A man from Myrtle Beach, sought in relation to a fatal shooting that occurred last summer in Horry County, is now in custody. According to jail records, 30-year-old Ramondez Myers was booked on charges of involuntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm by a felon at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center on Wednesday. The location from which Myers was extradited remains undisclosed. These charges are associated with a shooting incident in August that resulted in the death of 58-year-old Diana Osborne. She was shot shortly after midnight on August 20 outside her daughter’s residence on…

Genene Fisher Obituary, Death; – A man from Houston has been charged with the murder of a woman and a child after allegedly holding them hostage in their apartment, as reported by law enforcement officials. Kendrick Rayvon Fisher, 29, was discovered “asleep on the couch” in the apartment where police found a 28-year-old woman and her 2-year-old child, both fatally stabbed, at 12360 Richmond Avenue around 3:10 a.m. on Friday, November 29, according to a statement from the Houston Police Department. Family members identified the victims as Fisher’s sister, Genene, and her daughter, Karlie, as reported by ABC 13 News. Authorities…

Demetrious Tankhamvang Obituary, Death; – A man who was fatally shot last weekend in Rochester has been named. According to the Rochester Police, officers responded around 1 a.m. on Saturday to a residence located in the 4100 block of Manor Woods Drive NW, where they discovered a deceased male. The victim has been identified by family members as 28-year-old Demetrious Tankhamvang, a resident of Rochester. One individual was taken into custody on Saturday; however, there has been no additional information regarding that person’s involvement in the incident or the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Samantha Prak, who initiated an online fundraising campaign…

Uzziah Shell Obituary, Death; – The 16-year-old boy from New Haven, who was shot on November 22 and succumbed to his injuries later that day, has been identified by authorities as Uzziah Shell. On that Friday afternoon at approximately 2:35 p.m., law enforcement was alerted to the vicinity of Goffe Street near Hudson Street due to a ShotSpotter activation, along with 911 calls reporting a shooting incident. Upon arrival, officers discovered the boy with gunshot wounds. He was transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he ultimately passed away from his injuries, according to police reports. It was reported that a stray…

Thomas Stockton Jr Obituary, Death; – A man from Brattleboro lost his life in a car accident on Sunday morning when his vehicle left the roadway and collided with a tree in Dummerston, Vermont. The Vermont State Police have identified the deceased as 32-year-old Thomas Stockton Jr. Authorities reported that the incident took place at approximately 8:48 a.m. on U.S. Route 5, near the address 2179 U.S. Route 5. Stockton was traveling south in a 2014 Subaru Impreza when he drifted off the west side of the road. The vehicle descended an embankment before striking a tree. Stockton, who was the…