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.
The county's board of elections will test the new voting machine equipment for possible purchase. Here's how the public can participate.
Brunswick County emergency officials said at least 10 people were injured and 50 homes affected by the suspected tornado.
See how employment in the restaurant industry in North Carolina has fared month to month since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
North Carolina is at least the fourth state in the country to report the coronavirus variant that is thought to spread more easily.
Drivers in North Carolina spend an average of $477 on yearly premiums.
The coronavirus pandemic has cleared roads across the country, making more room for speeders, reckless drivers and other traffic faux pas.
NC Patch survey respondents who are eligible for the vaccine were nearly equally split on the issue of ease of access for the vaccine.
The new eatery located in the Birkdale Landing shopping center will open to the public the week of Feb. 15.
Here's important information on what will be open and closed on Presidents Day in 2021.
Here's important information on what will be open and closed on Presidents Day in 2021.
Here's important information on what will be open and closed on Presidents Day in 2021.
The weather advisory will remain in effect for Iredell County through Saturday morning. Here's what forecasters say to expect.
The new appointments are for Feb. 22 through March 9 at the Bojangles Coliseum vaccine clinic. Here's how to make an appointment.
Ted Stokes Sr., and his 10-year-old granddaughter had been reported missing Wednesday.
Here's important information on what will be open and closed on Presidents Day in 2021.
NC teachers and childcare workers will be at the front of the line of vaccine expansion to frontline essential workers, Gov. Cooper said.
The bill allocates federal coronavirus relief money throughout North Carolina for vaccine distribution, parents and schools.
Charlotte police said they are not looking for additional suspects in the case.
The polar vortex may not break records in North Carolina, but will bring chilly temperatures through Valentine’s Day.
Someone has left five homemade explosive devices along one street In Gibsonville, North Carolina, the FBI said.
