'Love Ya, Mean It!': Maryland Karaoke DJ Joe C. Dies Leaving Friends With Lasting Memories 'Love Ya, Mean It!': Maryland Karaoke DJ Joe C. Dies Leaving Friends With Lasting Memories 'Love Ya, Mean It!': Maryland Karaoke DJ Joe C. Dies Leaving Friends With Lasting Memories
'Love Ya, Mean It!': Maryland Karaoke DJ Joe C. Dies Leaving Friends With Lasting Memories DJ Joe C. had a story for every song. Now, everyone has a story about him. Joe Carroll, a longtime fixture in Maryland's karaoke community, died at 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, following sudden health complications, according to loved ones.  Carroll had been hospitalized in the days leading up to his death, prompting friends and fellow entertainers to rally around him. "He had such a joy, love, and passion for music and wanted to make everyone around him feel like a superstar," said Roxanne Gerst, who worked alongside Carroll at Main Event Entertainment. "He always made you feel wel…

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Threatening Social Media Posts Prompt Heightened Police Presence At Virginia High School Threatening Social Media Posts Prompt Heightened Police Presence At Virginia High School Threatening Social Media Posts Prompt Heightened Police Presence At Virginia High School
Threatening Social Media Posts Prompt Heightened Police Presence At Virginia High School Police are stepping up security at a Northern Virginia high school after threatening social media posts prompted an investigation. The Alexandria Police Department announced on Wednesday, Nov. 11, that officers will increase their presence at Alexandria City High School campuses as investigators look into threatening posts referencing the school. Police have not disclosed what the posts said, when they were made, or whether investigators believe the threats are credible. School resource officers remain active in the schools, and the increased police presence is being implemented as a preca…
Hundreds Of Teens, Underage Drinking, Fireworks Lead To Charges For Virginia Parents: Police Hundreds Of Teens, Underage Drinking, Fireworks Lead To Charges For Virginia Parents: Police Hundreds Of Teens, Underage Drinking, Fireworks Lead To Charges For Virginia Parents: Police
Hundreds Of Teens, Underage Drinking, Fireworks Lead To Charges For Virginia Parents: Police A Virginia mom and dad may have earned some serious cool-parent points with their teenager, but police weren't nearly as impressed with their party-planning skills. Lisa Vaughan, 45, and Aubrey Vaughan, 55, of McLean, are facing criminal charges after police say a party they organized for their teenager drew hundreds of young revelers, underage drinking, and fireworks before spiraling out of control. The party came crashing down shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, when multiple 911 callers reported an out-of-control gathering in the 1400 block of Woodacre Drive, with an estimated 100 to…
Security Guard Admits Murdering Maryland Boss Inside Northrop Grumman Facility: 'He Snapped' Security Guard Admits Murdering Maryland Boss Inside Northrop Grumman Facility: 'He Snapped' Security Guard Admits Murdering Maryland Boss Inside Northrop Grumman Facility: 'He Snapped'
Security Guard Admits Murdering Maryland Boss Inside Northrop Grumman Facility: 'He Snapped' "He snapped."  That's what a now-convicted murderer says happened when he gunned down his boss in front of a witness inside one of Maryland's most secure defense facilities. Dylan Blake Chandler, 27, pleaded guilty to the January 2026 murder of Baltimore native Joseph Keith Aman, 37, during a workplace dispute, the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office announced on Thursday. Shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 28, officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department and Maryland Transportation Authority Police were called to the Northrop Grumman facility in the 7300 block of A…
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Underwater Drone Leads Divers To Missing Maryland Teen's Body After Eight-Day Search An eight-day search for a missing Maryland teenager ended in heartbreak when volunteer rescuers using an underwater drone located his body in the Susquehanna River. Mark Everett Coates III, 18, of Havre de Grace, was found dead on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 12, near Garrett Island, where his overturned boat was discovered a week earlier. According to Maryland Natural Resources Police, volunteers with Christian Aid Ministries Pennsylvania Search & Rescue spotted a target of interest beneath the water offshore of Garrett Island using an underwater drone. Around noon, divers from Maryland N…

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Virginia's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…

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Watch: Flames Engulf Sports Car During Rush-Hour Chaos On I-64 In Virginia (Updated) Flames engulfed the front end of a red sports car along a busy Virginia interstate, sending thick smoke into the air as motorists passed the burning vehicle during the afternoon rush hour. New photos and video submitted to Daily Voice by a passing motorist offer a closer look at the fiery scene that shut down multiple westbound lanes of I-64 in Henrico County on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The incident was reported around 4:20 p.m. near mile marker 176.3, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The images show orange flames pouring from the front of the car, with fire spreadin…

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Supplement Sold Nationwide Recalled After Discovery Of Hidden Drug Ingredients A product sold nationwide as a dietary supplement is being recalled after testing uncovered hidden drug ingredients that could put consumers at serious risk. Game Changer Products LLC, based in Tampa, Florida, is voluntarily recalling all lots and expiration dates of 10 Day Forecast capsules, according to its announcement posted by the FDA. FDA testing detected undeclared sildenafil and acetaminophen in the capsules, which are marketed for male sexual enhancement. Sildenafil is used in prescription medication for erectile dysfunction. Acetaminophen treats pain and fever. Consumers should s…

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Supplement Sold Nationwide Recalled After Discovery Of Hidden Drug Ingredients A product sold nationwide as a dietary supplement is being recalled after testing uncovered hidden drug ingredients that could put consumers at serious risk. Game Changer Products LLC, based in Tampa, Florida, is voluntarily recalling all lots and expiration dates of 10 Day Forecast capsules, according to its announcement posted by the FDA. FDA testing detected undeclared sildenafil and acetaminophen in the capsules, which are marketed for male sexual enhancement. Sildenafil is used in prescription medication for erectile dysfunction. Acetaminophen treats pain and fever. Consumers should s…

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Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop' Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop' Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop'
Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop' Christian Cousins, a former child actor whose screen career unfolded alongside his identical twin, has died at 43, his brother announced. Cousins was known for sharing the role of Dominic in the 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger comedy “Kindergarten Cop” with his twin brother, Joseph. They also played Bobby Ewing on the television drama “Knots Landing.” Their brother, Jonas Roeser, shared the news in an Instagram tribute, remembering Christian’s personality and the childhood performances that introduced him to audiences. Roeser said Christian had been seriously ill with liver disease. His announc…