A group of healthcare professionals will be canvassing low-vaccinated neighborhoods in the Charlotte area to administer doses to eligible residents who want to be inoculated. The county also has a home-based vaccination request form on its website available for residents to use. As of now, over half of North Carolina's adult population are considered to be fully vaccinated.
On Monday, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued a state of emergency to ensure adequate fuel supplies were delivered across the state. Despite anti-gouging orders in effect, prices are rising as a result of the shutdown across the Carolinas with the average price for a gallon of gas in Charlotte is $2.90.
The move to downsize will dissolve roughly 20 jobs and save the town over $1 million. Among the changes included a three-year, $1.3 million contract awarded to the sheriff's department. Town leaders say it will increase their “boots on the ground” coverage by 75% and eliminate duplication of services, "allowing the town to use resources more efficiently and effectively."