Charlotte|News|
NC To Award $1M Prizes, Expand Cash Incentives For Vaccinations
NC residents who have received a shot are automatically entered and anyone getting a shot today on will be entered twice, Gov. Cooper said.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
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Charlotte|News|
NC Autopsy Of Andrew Brown Jr. Confirms Fatal Back-Of-Head Wound
The family of the Black man killed by Pasquotank deputies said they learned of the autopsy findings from media reports, not authorities.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Huntersville, NC|News|
Mecklenburg County Bridges Among About 35K In US Needing Repair
Here's how many Mecklenburg County bridges are in poor condition and in need of repairs, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
Bridges In Iredell County Among About 35K In US Needing Repair
Here's how many Iredell County bridges are in poor condition and in need of repairs, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
Lidl To Open New Charlotte Store In University City: Details
The new Lidl location on West Mallard Creek Church Road is the ninth in Charlotte for the grocery chain. Here's when it will open.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
Inmate Visits At County Jail To Resume For Father's Day Weekend
The non-contact, in-person visits at the Mecklenburg jail will be allowed in 25-minute blocks from Friday, June 18 through Sunday, June 20.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
Runners In Charlotte Metro Wanted For ‘Run Across America’
Donations to Feeding America made by participants in Mecklenburg County and across the country will be matched.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
Runners In Iredell County Wanted For ‘Run Across America’
Donations to Feeding America made by participants in Iredell County and across the country will be matched.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
Arrest Made After 18-Year-Old Woman Kidnapped, Found Safe: CMPD
Christopher Bailey, 22, was arrested by CMPD's Violent Criminal Apprehension Team and charged with kidnapping and assault on a female.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
Firefly Vs. Lightning Bug: In North Carolina, The Survey Says ...
What we in North Carolina call insects that emit light from their abdomens, delighting us on summer nights, is a matter of geography.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
Don't Fall For This Scam, Mooresville Police Department Warns
Scammers are calling area residents, using the names of Mooresville officers and threatening arrest for none payment of bogus fees.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
Autobell Car Wash To Raise Money For American Red Cross
Autobell is donating a portion of proceeds from every Armor All Special car wash later this month to benefit the American Red Cross.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
Rash Of Backpack Thefts On NC Trails Blamed On Peckish Bears
Bears along some NC trails are casing hiking trails, possibly for days, waiting for opportunity to snatch packs, foresters said.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
Charlotte Flight Diverted After Passenger Bypassed Security
The former Piedmont Airlines employee was arrested after the American Airlines flight to Mexico returned to the airport, CMPD said.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
Spike In Vehicle Break-In Leads To Rise In Stolen Guns: CMPD
One of out every 10 thefts reported from a vehicle this year has included a stolen firearm, according to Charlotte police data.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
Iredell's First 24-Hour Urgent Care Now Open In Mooresville
The new facility on Bluefield Road is the county's first 24-hour urgent care location outside of a hospital emergency room.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Cornelius, NC|News|
Live Entertainment, Games: Kids Fest Set For Friday In Cornelius
This month's 2nd Friday Street Festival will feature an interactive show, inflatables, food trucks, craft beer and street art.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
Driver Charged After Single-Car Accident Leaves 1 Dead: CMPD
Alejandro Gonzalez Vega faces numerous charges, including DWI and felony death by vehicle following a fatal single-vehicle crash Monday.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Davidson, NC|News|
Auto Break-Ins, Larceny, Identity Fraud: Crimes In Davidson
More than a dozen drivers were nabbed last week in Davidson for this charge. Here's a run down of crimes and citations reported in town.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Huntersville, NC|News|
Mecklenburg County Offers Free Box Fans For Seniors, Disabled
Seniors and adults receiving disability are eligible to receive free box fans at seven locations in the county. Here's how to register.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
