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MARCH 14, 2024 | VOLUME 36 | NUMBER 10
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Canadian family identified in fatal Nashville plane crash BY HAMILTON MATTHEW MASTERS
Stephanie Williams
Vivian Wilhoite
Greg Mabey
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Super Tuesday election results in Davidson County BY NICOLLE S. PRAINO
With polls now closed in Davidson County, Super Tuesday election results are in. Both parties’ presidential primaries went as expected in the state, with former President Donald Trump winning the Republican nomination and President Joe Biden officially taking home the Democratic nomination. Nikki Haley, Trump’s only challenger, still garnered a portion of the Republican vote in Davidson County. Biden faced a challenge in Michigan’s Democratic primary due to “uncommitted” protest votes from residents frustrated with his handling of the war in Gaza, but “uncommitted” votes were not as significant of a factor in Tennessee. There were small percent of “uncommitted” votes in Davidson and Williamson. Nashville voters also saw several local elections on their ballots. With 66 percent of the vote, Stephanie Williams won the Democratic primary for the Davidson County Circuit Court Division IV judge seat, which is responsible
for divorces and adoptions. With no Republicans in the race, Williams effectively wins the August general election. “I am grateful for the trust placed in me by the people of Nashville,” Williams told The News sister publication the Nashville Post. “As Nashville’s Fourth Circuit Judge, my decisions will be guided by the steadfast judicial wisdom that I have gained on my journey to the bench. Together, we will continue the work of ensuring that our judicial process honors families while building through community.” Williams, along with fellow candidates Tusca Alexis, Audrey Anderson and Stan Kweller, all previously applied for the job in 2022 following the death of former Judge Philip Smith. Kweller was appointed to the position in January 2023 by Gov. Bill Lee, filling the vacancy until this election. He will remain in the seat until the general election. “Against the odds, we came in second of four highly capable candidates,” Anderson said. “We finished ahead of the appointed
incumbent, and we ran a tight campaign financially. Lastly, I’d like to congratulate the other three candidates on successful campaigns and wish Judge-Elect Williams well. There are never enough women in positions of leadership. I consider it a great privilege to have been in this race, and I look forward to continuing serving clients as a family law attorney.” Davidson County Property Assessor Vivian Wilhoite has won her bid for reelection. She faced former assessor’s office employee Tomesia Day. “I want to thank all the citizens of Nashville and Davidson County for their votes,” Day said. “I stood up to make a difference and gave voters a choice. Although the numbers were not in our favor, it is my hope that more awareness has been brought to this office. Congratulations to Assessor Wilhoite on her win and to all the candidates who stepped up to run for office. As we move forward, know that silence is not an option. Your >> PAGE 2
Metro Nashville Police have identified the Canadian family of five who were killed in Monday night’s West Nashville plane crash. Those five victims have been identified as 43-year-old pilot Victor Dotsenko; his wife, Rimma Dotsenko, 39; and their three children: David, 12; Adam, 10; and Emma, 7; all of King Township, Ontario, Canada. “On behalf of King Township, I extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the Dotsenko family from our community who tragically lost their lives in the small place crash in Nashville, Tennessee,” King Township Mayor Steve Pellegrini said in a news release. “This is a heartbreaking and devastating loss for our tight-knit community.” The children attended the UMCA Rich Tree Academy private school in Vaughan, a community approximately 17 miles from King. “These beautiful children lit up our hallways every day. They all had such a positive energy and attitude towards their friends and teachers,” the school said in part in a statement, calling the crash a “heartbreaking tragedy.” The Piper PA-28-32-300-T turbocharged aircraft departed Ontario on March 4, stopping in Erie, Pa. and Mount Sterling, Ky., before heading to its next scheduled destination, Nashville’s John C. Tune Airport. The aircraft crashed roughly three miles from the airport around 7:45 p.m. after reporting engine failure. No one on the ground was injured and no road vehicles or infrastructure on the ground were damaged. The National Transportation Safety Board is expected to release a preliminary accident report within 10 days.
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