Charlotte|News|
Standoff With Armed Suspect Ends, 1 In Custody: CMPD
The armed standoff was de-escalated "peacefully," Charlotte police said Friday afternoon.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
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Charlotte|News|
Here's How NC's Tax Burden Compares To Other States: WalletHub
NC ranks 22nd for taxpayers' return on investment, and low-income North Carolinians pay a higher percentage of income than top earners.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
Mother Charged With Abducting 2 Children From Iredell Home
Redmon violated a supervised visitation court order when she took her children from the Iredell home and left the state, ICSO said.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
Mooresville Commissioners To Hold In-Person Meeting: Details
Mooresville's Commissioners will meet to discuss space for a new library branch and reducing speed limits on some streets.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
NC Expedites Vaccine Eligibility To Group 4 Medically Vulnerable
Here's when those with medical conditions that put them at higher risk for COVID-19 may now get vaccinated in North Carolina.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
Mecklenburg Set To Deliver COVID Vaccines To Homebound Residents
Under the new program, residents who are homebound due to mental or physical disability can have a shot brought to them.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
Iredell Schools Respond To New NC Bill To Reopen Schools
Here's when Iredell-Statesville Schools says it will likely announce decisions regarding in-person graduation and prom.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
End Daylight Saving Time, Say NC Patch Readers: Survey Results
NC Patch survey respondents overwhelmingly want to end Daylight Saving Time. Here's why.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Huntersville, NC|News|
Controlled Burn Planned For Latta Nature Preserve Today
If you see smoke near Latta Plantation today, don't be alarmed. Fire officials are conducting a controlled burn.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
Two Missing Iredell Children Found Safe In Georgia: Sheriff
An Amber Alert was issued after police said a four-year-old boy and his two-year-old sister were taken from their Iredell home.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
Governor, NC Legislature Reach School Reopening Compromise
Under the legislative measure, school districts will be required to provide in-person class for K-12 students.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Cornelius, NC|News|
2 Vehicle Break-Ins This Week In Cornelius: CPD Crime Report
Cornelius police issued more than three dozen tickets this past week, including 17 for speeding.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
Pandemic Saved Charlotte Metro Drivers Time: Traffic Scorecard
Three U.S. cities are still among the most congested in the world, according to this year’s scorecard by traffic analytics company INRIX.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
FEMA Vaccination Site Now Open In NC: How To Make An Appointment
The FEMA vaccination site is expected to offer 3,000 shots a day for the next eight weeks. Here's how to make an appointment.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
CMS Board Votes To Bring Students Back To Classrooms: Here's How
The unanimous vote Tuesday night approved a plan to increase in-person instruction for K-12 students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Cornelius, NC|News|
Hop Along The Bunny Trail Event Planned In Cornelius: Details
The March 27 event will feature take home crafts and egg decoration kits, and a visit by Peter Cottontail. Here's how to register.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
These 4 NC Beer Gardens Nominated For USA Today’s 10Best
Voting is still open for the 10 best places in the nation to drink beer outdoors. Make your choice.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
Mecklenburg County Adds New COVID Vaccine Appointments
Mecklenburg County Public Health released a new batch of first-dose appointments available through the end of the month.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
NC's Gov. Cooper Weighs In As SC Lifts Mask Mandate
As vaccination efforts continue in the state, North Carolina could possibly move to Group 4 earlier than March 24.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
Search On For South Charlotte Walmart Shooting Suspect: CMPD
Police are asking for help locating the suspect believed to be behind the shooting inside the south Charlotte Walmart store.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
