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The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for July in North Carolina's Winston-Salem metropolitan statistical area was 262,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Winston-Salem nonfarm payroll employees increase by 1% since July 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for August 2021 in the Winston-Salem metropolitan statistical area was 264,800, a one percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

10 people die in North Carolina from kidney disease in week ending June 26

There were 10 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending June 26, an increase over the previous week.

North Carolina reports $4 million in public pension contributions

As of June 2020, North Carolina had received $4 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

89 people die from cancer in North Carolina during week ending June 12

There were 89 deaths from cancer reported in North Carolina in the week ending June 12, making up 17 percent of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

20 people die in North Carolina from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 26

There were 20 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending June 26, a 42.9 percent increase over the previous week.

Wilmington nonfarm payroll employees increase by 1% since July 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for August 2021 in the Wilmington metropolitan statistical area was 133,900, a one percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

21 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in North Carolina during week ending June 12

There were 21 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in North Carolina in the week ending June 12, making up four percent of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

31 people die in North Carolina with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending June 19

There were 31 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending June 19, a 34 percent decrease from the previous week.

10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in North Carolina during week ending June 12

There were 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in North Carolina in the week ending June 12, making up 1.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

Wilmington sees 132,600 nonfarm payroll employees in July

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for July in North Carolina's Wilmington metropolitan statistical area was 132,600, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

CITY OF ALBEMARLE: Albemarle Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

City Manager Michael Ferris is pleased to announce that Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to City of Albemarle for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

RANDOLPH COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH: Offering COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing at RCC – Asheboro on Aug. 126

Please note that beginning Monday, August 16, StarMed Healthcare will once again be offering COVID-19 diagnostic testing at RCC – Asheboro from 4pm – 7pm. Below is an update of StarMed’s no cost testing.

CITY OF ALBEMARLE: City Council to Meet in Special Session on August 12th at 6:00 p.m.

Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute (N.C.G.S) § 143-318.12(b)(2), the City Council of the City of Albemarle is hereby notifying the public that it will hold a special meeting to consider an easement agreement with TEK Development.

CITY OF BELMONT: Last Day Of Back to School Supply Drive Is Saturday!

The last day of the Back to School Supply Drive is this Saturday!

CITY OF BESSEMER: Back 2 School Drive-Thru

Join the Parks & Recreation Dept. on Wednesday, August 18th at 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM at the First Wesleyan Church (510 E. Alabama Ave.) for our Back 2 School Drive-Thru.

CITY OF BOILING SPRING LAKES: RFQ Design-Build for BSL Police Department Project

The City of Boiling Spring Lakes (City) is the Owner of 3020 George II Highway and is soliciting proposals from qualified design-build teams interested in providing professional design and construction services for the Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department Project

CITY OF BREVARD: Franklin Pool Closed Saturday, August 14th

Due to staffing shortage, the Franklin Pool will be closed on Saturday, August 14th.

CITY OF BURLINGTON: Selects Next Police Chief

The City of Burlington announces the selection of George “Rich” Austin, Jr. to the position of Chief of Police. Austin was selected from a pool of 32 applicants which drew interest both locally and nationally.

TOWN OF CARY: S. Walker Street to Close Between W. Park and Walnut for Utility Improvements