Charlotte|News|
North Carolina DMV Stops Issuing Confederate Flag License Plates
The North Carolina DMV decision affects about 2,500 license plates printed with the Confederate flag emblem.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
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- Charlotte, NC
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.
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Mooresville, NC|News|
Mooresville Library Celebrates Black History Month: Book Lists
Mooresville Public Library is shining a spotlight on notable Black North Carolinians as part of its celebration of Black History Month.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
Iredell COVID-19 Update: 801 New Cases Reported In A Week
About 40 percent of Iredell County's COVID-19 deaths have been reported since Jan. 1, according to county health data.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Huntersville, NC|News|
Controlled Burn Planned For Gar Creek Nature Preserve Today
If you see smoke near McCoy Road today, don't be alarmed. Fire officials are conducting a controlled burn at Gar Creek Nature Preserve.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
Mecklenburg Library Black History Events Explore Culture, Books
Throughout Black History Month, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library system will explore cultural and racial topics with virtual events.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
Mooresville Man Accused Of Uploading Child Pornography: MPD
Police arrested Joshua Glenn Lambert, Jr. following a search of devices found Monday in his Mooresville home.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
NC Schools Should Return To In-Person Learning: Gov. Cooper
Gov. Cooper's plan to return students to classrooms was met with an immediate call to prioritize vaccinating teachers.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
North Carolina Grocery Shoppers Join In Boycott Of Publix
As some spurn the grocery chain over heiress Fancelli's funding of the rally before the Capitol riot, others say Publix is "boycott proof."
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Across North Carolina, NC|News|
Sir Walter Wally Makes Groundhog Day Prediction For NC
Is it an early spring or six more weeks of winter? Here's what NC's Sir Walter Wally and Punxsutawney Phil have to say.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Davidson, NC|News|
Two Break-Ins Reported On South Street: Davidson Police Blotter
A vehicle break-in was reported on Faust Street and a theft on Beaty Street. Here's a rundown of crimes around Davidson this week.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
Drone Footage Of Drug Sales Leads To Arrest Of Iredell Man: ICSO
The sheriff's office received a tip that James Faron Morrison was selling drugs from his vehicle on a dirt road in Iredell County.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
Charlotte FBI Warns Of Love Scams, Offers Tips To Avoid
More than 25,000 victims reported losses of $201 million to the Federal Trade Commission in 2019, all lost through romance scams.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
Seniors Offered Free Grab-And-Go Meals: Here's Where To Get One
Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services is offering free hot and frozen meals for residents 60 years old and older.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
Where To Get A Free COVID-19 Test In Iredell County In February
Here's a list of 24 upcoming community testing events in February offering free COVID-19 tests in Mooresville and Statesville.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Across North Carolina, NC|News|
Second NC Man Charged In Connection With Capitol Riot
According to federal charging documents, Stephen Maury Baker livestreamed from inside the Capitol building Jan. 6.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Charlotte|News|
Groundhog Day 2021: When Will Spring Weather Come To Charlotte
This year, Punxsutawney Phil looks for his shadow in a livestreamed event that can be seen in Charlotte and elsewhere around the U.S.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Huntersville, NC|News|
Groundhog Day 2021: When Will Spring Weather Come To Huntersville
This year, Punxsutawney Phil looks for his shadow in a livestreamed event that can be seen in Huntersville and elsewhere around the U.S.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Cornelius, NC|News|
Groundhog Day 2021: When Will Spring Weather Come To Cornelius
This year, Punxsutawney Phil looks for his shadow in a livestreamed event that can be seen in Cornelius and elsewhere around the U.S.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Davidson, NC|News|
Groundhog Day 2021: When Will Spring Weather Come To Davidson
This year, Punxsutawney Phil looks for his shadow in a livestreamed event that can be seen in Davidson and elsewhere around the U.S.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
Groundhog Day 2021: When Will Spring Weather Come To Mooresville
This year, Punxsutawney Phil looks for his shadow in a livestreamed event that can be seen in Mooresville and elsewhere around the U.S.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff