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2 beloved Hampton Roads radio veterans who died days apart remembered
Two beloved radio veterans heard on Hampton Roads airwaves for years have gone silent. Mark 'McKay' Cunningham, 55, died after a battle with leukemia on May 25, just a couple days before Robert 'Jeff' Moreau, 67, died on May 27. Listeners knew Cunningham as Mark McKay, who spent close to 20 years — from 1999 to 2019 — hosting both morning and afternoon shows as a DJ, music director and assistant program director for Max Media's 97.3 The Eagle. He rose to program director in 2012. In 2019, he moved on as southeast regional director of promotions at Riser House, a Nashville-based record label. McKay also held an annual radiothon to raise money for WTKR News 3's Dream Home giveaway telecasts to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Jimmy Ray Dunn, afternoon disc jockey at The Eagle, remembers his former colleague as the ultimate professional. 'His show was always tight on the board — very positive and forward moving,' Dunn said. John Shomby, former director of programming and operations for Max Media, noted McKay's old-school approach, exceptional music taste and ability to predict hits. He said McKay helped launch careers for a long list of local talent. From the day Shomby walked into the radio station, he said he and McKay were 'joined at the hip': 'He was like a little brother to me — a pain in the butt, but he always had my back.' A happy hour kicked off on the Eagle at 5 p.m. Friday in honor of McKay with the same theme he seemed to live his life by: nothing sad, nothing sleepy, nothing slow, nothing weepy. Moreau, a 1976 graduate of Princess Anne High School, was a familiar voice on several radio stations. He worked in the market for more than 25 years, including on 101.3 2WD, Mix 105 and 97 Star. Eric 'Morning Guy' Worden on 93.7 BOB FM fondly recalls doing voiceover work alongside Moreau in recent years at Studio Center. 'His baritone voice was exceptional,' Worden said of his good friend. 'He was a pro's pro and 100% gentleman.' Mare Carmody, a former disc jockey at The Eagle, met Moreau decades ago early on in her career and said he was just a fun person to be around. 'He could be really silly, but he was also super kind-hearted,' she said. 'I can still hear his voice in my head. He had a wonderful, resonant voice.' Following his illustrious career in radio, Moreau became a professional pilot and flew commercial jets for United Land Corp. based in Charlottesville. He became a certified flight instructor and, over the course of five years, built his own airplane he named Patience. Tim Moreau said his older brother — and lifelong protector — got the bug for flying early on in his career when he did the traffic report from the sky. 'Like many things that Jeff did, he would master it and then move on,' Tim Moreau said. He reinvented himself a third time as a real estate agent and broker for North Star Real Estate. 'He was a very accomplished man,' Tim Moreau said. 'And he was the consummate showman — entertaining right up until the end.' Services for Jeff Moreau were held on Friday and Saturday. A celebration of life for McKay is planned for 1-4 pm on June 7 at Three Notch'd Brewery & Craft Kitchen in Virginia Beach. Sandra J. Pennecke, 757-652-5836,
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2 days ago
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Man Says Girlfriend Ran Off With $3.6 Million Lottery Winnings After He Bought the Ticket
A Canadian man has taken legal action against his girlfriend who allegedly vanished after winning a lottery of $3.6 million, leaving him stranded. What Happened: Lawrence Campbell, a resident of Winnipeg, stated that he had purchased a lottery ticket that bagged a whopping $3.6 million. However, due to a misplaced wallet and ID, he was unable to officially claim the prize. As a result, his long-term girlfriend, Krystal McKay, collected the winnings. Contrary to their plans of enjoying their newfound fortune together, McKay allegedly disappeared, prompting Campbell to file a lawsuit against her to reclaim the money. Don't Miss: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — this is your last chance to become an investor for $0.80 per share. The team behind $6B+ in licensing deals is now building the next billion-dollar IP empire — invest early at $2.25/share. As per the report by New York Post, Campbell's lawyer stated that the couple was 'in a loyal, committed and promising romantic partnership.' According to Campbell, less than two weeks after McKay encashed the check, she failed to return to their shared hotel room. He later found her with another man after visiting places she frequently visited. McKay has since blocked him on social media and has obtained a protection order. McKay, however, has refuted the allegations and intends to respond in court, as per the report. This case highlights the potential legal complications that can arise from lottery winnings, particularly when the winnings are collected by someone other than the ticket purchaser. It underscores the importance of clear communication and agreement between parties involved in such situations. The outcome of this case could set a precedent for similar cases in the future, impacting how lottery winnings are handled legally. Read Next: Hasbro, MGM, and Skechers trust this AI marketing firm — Invest before it's too late. 'Scrolling To UBI' — Deloitte's #1 fastest-growing software company allows users to earn money on their phones. You can invest today for just $0.30/share with a $1000 minimum. Image: Shutterstock/Mehaniq Send To MSN: Send to MSN UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? This article Man Says Girlfriend Ran Off With $3.6 Million Lottery Winnings After He Bought the Ticket originally appeared on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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2 days ago
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Lottery Love Gone Wrong: Canadian Man Claims His Girlfriend Pulled A Houdini With His Winnings
Love and money don't always go hand-in-hand, especially lottery wins; ask Lawrence Campbell, a Canadian man who claims he lost $3.6 million to his ex-girlfriend. The Winnipeg resident recently filed a legal complaint against his former lover, Krystal Ann McKay, accusing her of doing a complete 180 after claiming his lottery ticket. He also sued the Western Canada Lottery Corporation and Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries for allegedly influencing his losses. Campbell filed his allegations against McKay last month, claiming they were in a "loyal, committed, and promising" relationship when he bought himself a 6/49 lottery ticket. He said he made the purchase at the CanCo convenience store on Isabel Street on January 19, 2024. The Winnipeg man noted he gave the ticket to his then-girlfriend because he had lost his wallet. However, they both forgot about the lottery until he found the ticket on the floor of a friend's home days later. When Campbell scanned the ticket's barcode on his phone, he discovered he had won the Lotto 6/49 jackpot. Naturally, the news left Campbell and McKay elated, and they rushed over to a nearby Shoppers Drug Mart to record a video of them verifying their win. The couple believed they were in for a lifetime of happiness, but someone at the Western Canada Lottery Corporation crashed the party with bad news, per CTV News. Campbell recalled that the person he and McKay spoke to at the Western Canada Lottery Corporation told him he would not claim the money because he lacked a valid government-issued ID. Instead, he was advised to let his then-lover collect the winnings in her name. Unfortunately, Campbell didn't think much about it, given his blossoming relationship with McKay, and allowed her to collect the lottery jackpot publicly. At the time, she told reporters the lottery ticket was a gift from her boyfriend, and he echoed similar sentiments, noting she asked him to buy the ticket. Things began going south for Campbell after McKay deposited the $3.6 million into her bank account because he didn't have one. She allegedly began ghosting him days later until he found her in bed with another man. Once the cat was out of the bag, McKay dumped him and filed a protection order against him. Unlike Campbell, who allegedly forfeited his win to his girlfriend, thinking he could trust her, his namesake did not take any chances. In February 2019, a man identified as A. Campbell won the Super Lotto in Jamaica and claimed the $158,400,000 prize in a "Scream" mask. The man went fully incognito, rocking the slasher horror movie mask with a long coat, pants, and gloves. Although his face was hidden, he seemed pretty happy posing with the cheque, as seen in pictures shared by CBS News. Campbell was initially AWOL and took 54 days to claim the winning ticket. When asked why he cut it so close to the 90-day deadline, Campbell revealed the milestone had significantly affected his health. While others went wild with joy over the lottery, he fell ill after overthinking and trying to wrap his head around the once-in-a-lifetime achievement. In 2023, celebrity financial advisor Eszylfie Taylor shared essential tips for lottery winners with The Blast. He stressed that one shouldn't become overconfident with their achievement and focus on saving for a rainy day while enjoying their success. "I tell people to take the amount of money you want to live on on an annual basis, take that number, and multiply that by 20. That would be like your target savings number. As soon as you have that number, then my advice would be not to compromise that," Taylor explained. The financial advisor noted it was crucial to "integrate some level of safety and predictability" into one's plan and avoid risking it all, as many do when they have a large sum of money. Taylor believed it was better to live off the interest generated, adding that the goal wasn't how much money one makes but how much one keeps. Taylor's advice for lottery winners continued with tips on how to save more money instead of blowing it all. He noted that a good supportive environment was key, imploring lottery winners to align themselves with good people and a good team of professionals. The team should include a good investment advisor, a reasonable attorney, reputable bankers, as well as the ability to utilize the group as a collective effort. Additionally, lottery winners should have a clear set of objectives and educate themselves on investment plans before making decisions, rather than jumping in blindly. "My whole mantra in working with clients is to make sure they're educated. An educated client can then make their best decisions. Most people don't know the rules of the money game. And you can't win a game if you don't know the rules," Taylor stressed.
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2 days ago
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Winnipeg man alleges girlfriend took his $5M in lottery winnings, then blocked him
WINNIPEG, Can. (WJW) — A Winnipeg man is suing his now ex-girlfriend after he claims she ran off with millions of dollars in lottery winnings he says belongs to him, and then blocked him. According to Canadian news outlets CTV News and the Winnipeg Free Press, Lawrence Campbell bought a lottery ticket worth $5 million in January of 2024. STEAK to open new spot in Chagrin Falls Campbell alleges in court documents that he and his then-girlfriend, Krystal Ann McKay, went to a local drug mart to verify the win. 'At the time, the claim alleges Campbell and McKay were in a 'loyal, committed and promising' romantic relationship,' CTV News reported. During a press conference about their big win, McKay said the lottery ticket was a birthday gift from Campbell, CTV News reported in January of 2024. According to court documents, Campbell was told by a representative with the Western Canada Lottery Corporation that he was not eligible to claim his winnings because he didn't have a valid government-issued ID. It was suggested by the representative that McKay redeem the winnings instead. McKay then deposited the $5 million into her own bank account, CTV News reported, because Campbell didn't have a personal, active bank account at the time. Days after celebrating their big win, things changed. Campbell claims McKay didn't return to the hotel room the two had been sharing. Watch: Eruption at Mount Etna sends crowds running She also stopped answering calls and texts from Campbell, the claim alleges, and blocked him on social media after telling him she wanted to be with a new man. Campbell is now suing McKay along with the Western Canada Lottery Corporation, claiming he was given 'bad advice' and that he wasn't warned of 'inherent risks of allowing McKay to sign the ticket.' According to CTV News, McKay's lawyer said her client disputes the allegations against her and will be filing a statement of defense. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Man who won $3.6 million lottery jackpot says girlfriend took the money and ‘ghosted' him
A man is suing his ex-girlfriend after she allegedly took their joint $3.6 million winning lottery ticket and 'ghosted' him. Lawrence Campbell of Winnipeg, Canada, filed the lawsuit against his ex-partner, Krystal Ann McKay, as well as Western Canada Lottery Corporation and Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries in May. Campbell claimed that he purchased the Lotto 6/49 ticket on January 19, 2024. At the time, Campbell and McKay were in a 'loyal, committed and promising' relationship, according to Campbell's documents viewed by CTV News. The lawsuit claimed Campbell handed McKay the ticket for safekeeping, as he had lost his wallet. He forgot about the purchase until he found the ticket on the floor at a friend's house days later. Campbell scanned the ticket's barcode on his phone, and 'that's when they found out he won, he couldn't believe it. He had won the Lotto 6/49 jackpot,' the claim read. The couple called friends and family to share their news before heading to a nearby Shoppers Drug Mart, where a video was recorded verifying their win of five million Canadian dollars. According to the lawsuit, someone at the Western Canada Lottery Corporation told the couple that Campbell would not be eligible to collect the winnings because he didn't have a valid government-issued ID. They were advised to have McKay collect their jackpot on the couple's behalf. At a news conference held January 30, 2024, the couple claimed the prize money in a giant check written out to McKay. 'It was really overwhelming, exciting,' McKay said at the time, noting the ticket was a birthday gift from Campbell. 'She had been asking me for three weeks to get a ticket, but I never went and got one,' Campbell added. 'Then we drove by one, and I was like 'OK, I might as well go get you one right now.'' McKay then deposited the winnings into her account because Campbell didn't have one. In the days after the win, the lawsuit alleged McKay didn't return to the hotel room she and Campbell were sharing. '(Campbell) states that that day he set out to visit a few of her known spots where she would party and sure enough after some investigation, he found her; in bed, with another guy,' the claim read, per CTV News. McKay allegedly told Campbell she wanted to end their relationship so she could be with the 'new guy,' according to the lawsuit. She then stopped taking Campbell's calls and answering his messages, blocked him on social media, and took out an order of protection against him, the lawsuit claimed. Campbell says he was given bad advice by the Western Canada Lottery Corporation, which failed to warn him of the risks of having McKay sign the winning ticket. McKay's attorney, Conor Williamson, told The Independent: 'Ms. McKay disputes the allegations made against her in the Statement of Claim and will be filing a Statement of Defence.' The Independent has reached out to the Western Canada Lottery Company and Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries for comment.
