I’m a journalist with almost 20 years professional reporting experience covering everything from combat and the military, to social issues, federal and local governments. I grew up in the Carolinas and I'm a proud University of South Carolina graduate. I lived in Washington, D.C. for about a decade, moving to the Charlotte region in 2012. You can contact me at kimberly.johnson@patch.com.
Huntersville police are asking residents near Beatties Ford and Sample Road to check security cameras for footage related to the shooting.
North Carolina reported a new record number of coronavirus hospitalizations Monday, DHHS said.
Two new deaths and more than 900 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Iredell County, public health officials said Monday.
Readers have strong opinions about how realistic it is to expect children to wear a mask in a school setting, according to Patch's survey.
"COVID-19 is far from over in the Carolinas," Renaissance Festival organizers said Monday, announcing the cancellation.
A new ranking shows that Charlotte's favorite pooch differs from the rest of the nation. Here's a list of the top dogs in the Queen City.
The U.S. has now recovered roughly one-third of the 22 million jobs it lost the pandemic, according to the Labor Department.
Who needs Fourth of July fireworks in Charlotte when the moon turns full, a partial eclipse occurs, and meteors start firing?
Who needs Fourth of July fireworks in Huntersville when the moon turns full, a partial eclipse occurs, and meteors start firing?
Who needs Fourth of July fireworks in Davidson when the moon turns full, a partial eclipse occurs, and meteors start firing?
Who needs Fourth of July fireworks in Mooresville when the moon turns full, a partial eclipse occurs, and meteors start firing?
A Mooresville preschool has closed its doors temporarily after at least five cases of COVID-19 were confirmed Thursday.
DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen said the state needs more federal help to insure the supply of reagents needed to conduct COVID-19 tests.
Distribution of the free masks will begin Friday, July 3. Here's a list of locations where you can get one.
Increased demand has prompted the ongoing summer drive-in movie series in Cornelius to relocate to the Lake Norman YMCA.
Hector Joseph Zayas, 33, was arrested Tuesday and now faces multiple drug-related offenses, the Iredell County Sheriff's Office said.
Here's a rundown of what is closed in honor of the July 4 holiday in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
After being extended three months because of the coronavirus crisis, the 2019 tax deadline is fast approaching.
Thursday, July 2, is UFO Awareness Day. People all over North Carolina have reported seeing things in the sky they just can’t explain.
North Carolina recorded 1,843 new coronavirus cases since Tuesday, the highest increase seen yet in the state.
