Charlotte|News|
COVID Outbreak Temporarily Shuts Down Mecklenburg Courthouse
Many court proceedings are canceled through at least Tuesday after five employees tested positive and at least 29 were in quarantine.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
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- Charlotte, NC
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Across North Carolina, NC|News|
Snow Ahead? Here's Farmers' Almanac's Winter Prediction For NC
Farmers' Almanac says winter this year will likely bring near normal amounts of snow. Here's what it said about our region.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
Mooresville Man Nabbed On 12 Counts Of Identity Theft: ICSO
Michael Chad Ward, 39, was arrested after the sheriff's office said he opened credit cards and utility services in someone else's name.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Huntersville, NC|News|
COVID Is Elevated In Mecklenburg, 97 Other NC Counties, CDC Says
COVID-19 spread in Mecklenburg County, where about 46 percent of adults are fully vaccinated, is high, the CDC said Friday.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
COVID Is Elevated In Iredell, 97 Other NC Counties, CDC Says
COVID-19 transmission in Iredell County, where fewer than 38 percent of adults are fully vaccinated, is high, the CDC said Friday.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
Police Search For Gray F150 Truck In Fatal Hit & Run Probe
Police are searching for the driver of a pickup truck who they say struck and killed a man crossing North Tryon Street, then fled.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Cornelius, NC|News|
4 Arrested For DWI In Cornelius This Week: Police Blotter
Police charged a 49-year-old man for truancy this week in Cornelius. Here's a rundown of crime reported around town.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
Charlotte Man Faked Mooresville Kidnapping To Extort Ransom: MPD
Joseph Dickerson, 40, was arrested after Mooresville police said he faked a kidnapping in order to extort ransom money from a relative.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
City Of Charlotte's QC Fest Set For Aug. 14: Live Music, Games
The QC Fest community festival set for Aug. 14 launched a new violence interruption program, city officials said.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
COVID Spread Prompts Masking Change In Mooresville Schools
Four days into the new school year, Mooresville Graded Schools changed its mask optional policy after 80 students quarantined.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
New Charges For Iredell Teacher Accused Of Exploitation Of Minor
Iredell County teacher Kyle Christopher McKay was charged with additional counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, MPD said Thursday.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Davidson, NC|News|
Attempted Breaking & Entering, Forgery: Crimes In Davidson
DPD charged a 29-year-old man with attempting to break-in and steal a vehicle on Jetton Street. Here's a rundown of crime in Davidson.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
City of Charlotte To Require Workers Verify Vaccination Status
City employees will begin verifying their COVID vaccination status next week, Human Resources said Thursday.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
More Than 12,100 New COVID Cases Reported In NC Since Monday
At least one out of every four of the 1,651 patients hospitalized in NC were in an intensive care unit bed Thursday, according to DHHS data.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
Parmalee Concert In Mooresville's Liberty Park: Where To Park
Parmalee will perform in Liberty Park Friday evening in Mooresville. If you plan on attending, here's a list of stuff to leave at home.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
Major Retailers Requiring Masks In Charlotte: See The List
Following new CDC guidance on face coverings, many retailers are once again directing employees and customers to mask up.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Huntersville, NC|News|
Major Retailers Requiring Masks In Huntersville: See The List
Following new CDC guidance on face coverings, many retailers are once again directing employees and customers to mask up.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Cornelius, NC|News|
Major Retailers Requiring Masks In Cornelius: See The List
Following new CDC guidance on face coverings, many retailers are once again directing employees and customers to mask up.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Davidson, NC|News|
Major Retailers Requiring Masks Near Davidson: See The List
Following new CDC guidance on face coverings, many retailers are once again directing employees and customers to mask up.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
Major Retailers Requiring Masks In Mooresville: See The List
Following new CDC guidance on face coverings, many retailers are once again directing employees and customers to mask up.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
