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North Carolina ranks 9th in total number of widow and parent beneficiaries in 2021

By Old North News | Dec 31, 2022

In 2021, North Carolina had 114,752 OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries, ranking it the ninth highest in the United States by number of beneficiaries, according to the Social Security Administration.

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North Carolina implements 5 new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2021

By Old North News | Dec 31, 2022

North Carolina implemented at least five new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2021, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

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315 people die from cancer in North Carolina during week ending Dec. 24

By Old North News | Dec 31, 2022

There were 315 deaths from cancer reported in North Carolina in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 17.3% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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Tillis: Asheville Regional Airport to receive $21.5 million federal grant 'to expand its terminal for a smoother and more efficient experience'

By Old North News Report | Dec 30, 2022

As the Asheville area continues to be one of the fastest-growing areas in North Carolina, the Asheville Regional Airport will receive a major overhaul in the near future, thanks to a $21.5 million federal grant to be awarded over a multiyear period.

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114 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in North Carolina during week ending Dec. 24

By Old North News | Dec 30, 2022

There were 114 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in North Carolina in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 6.3% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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95 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in North Carolina during week ending Dec. 24

By Old North News | Dec 30, 2022

There were 95 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in North Carolina in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 5.2% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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North Carolina: 13 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending December 10

By Old North News | Dec 29, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 13 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending December 10.

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Duke Energy spokesperson: Weather caused the energy company to institute 'controlled temporary outages'

By Old North News Report | Dec 29, 2022

Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC) is asking power companies to account for the rolling blackouts they put in place during the holiday weekend cold spell.

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63 people die from diabetes mellitus in North Carolina during week ending Dec. 24

By Old North News | Dec 29, 2022

There were 63 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in North Carolina in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 3.5% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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84 people die from Alzheimer's disease in North Carolina during week ending Dec. 24

By Old North News | Dec 29, 2022

There were 84 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in North Carolina in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 4.6% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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RDU travelers experiencing delays and cancellations: 'There were thousands of people stuck in the airports'

By Old North News Report | Dec 29, 2022

The holiday crunch for air travel extended into Tuesday as airlines were scrambling to move passengers, even if it wasn’t through the air.

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TOWN OF CARY: Kwanzaa Celebration 12/30

By Press release submission | Dec 29, 2022

Join us for the Cary Kwanzaa Celebration tomorrow, 12/30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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34 people die from kidney disease in North Carolina during week ending Dec. 24

By Old North News | Dec 28, 2022

There were 34 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in North Carolina in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 1.9% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

Reliable King Song KS-16X electric unicycle

By Christina Heath | Dec 28, 2022

An electric unicycle is a mysterious concept for many people. Certainly, this vehicle should be familiar to a person of all ages. This is a modern solution that can successfully replace a classic bicycle, scooter or other vehicles. Let's take a look at how to choose a reliable unicycle and what the King Kong KS-16X model is characterized by. The device will surely surprise every user. What is an electric unicycle? What do you need to know?

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41 people die from influenza and pneumonia in North Carolina during week ending Dec. 24

By Old North News | Dec 28, 2022

There were 41 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in North Carolina in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 2.2% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in North Carolina during week ending December 10?

By Old North News | Dec 28, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 576 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending December 10.

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38 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in North Carolina during week ending Dec. 17

By Old North News | Dec 27, 2022

There were 38 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 2.1% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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End of life: North Carolina deaths during week ending Dec. 10 did not exceed death expectancy

By Old North News | Dec 27, 2022

North Carolina's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Dec. 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Dixon: 'Nothing wrong' with voter ID law that NC Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional

By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 27, 2022

The North Carolina General Assembly will again approve a voter ID requirement, and again over a gubernatorial veto, after Democratically controlled state Supreme Court shot the law down in a parting shot, predicts Lisa Dixon, Executive Director of Lawyers Democracy Fund (LDF).

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539 people in 75-84 age group in North Carolina are estimated to have died during week ending December 10

By Old North News | Dec 27, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 539 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending December 10.