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News from April 2022

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Week ending April 16 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in North Carolina

By Old North News | Apr 30, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 133 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending April 16.

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CITY OF CHARLOTTE: Announces Delay in Yard Waste Collection

By Press release submission | Apr 29, 2022

On Wednesday, the City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services announced a delay in yard waste collection due to staffing shortages.

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North Carolina's Weekly Gasoline Misery Index ranks in top 10 states at $750 per year

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 29, 2022

North Carolinians are still being more affected by the increase in gas prices than average Americans.

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April 27: Congressional Record publishes “STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section

By Old North News | Apr 29, 2022

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” on April 27.

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April 27: Congressional Record publishes “MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITION” in the Senate section

By Old North News | Apr 29, 2022

“MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITION“ was published in the Senate section on page S2188 on April 27

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17 people die in North Carolina with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending April 23, 2022

By Old North News | Apr 28, 2022

There were 17 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending April 23, 2022, a 45.2% decrease from the previous week.

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North Carolina: 32 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending April 9

By Old North News | Apr 28, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 32 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending April 9.

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TOWN OF CARY: Spring Daze, Early Voting Expected to Impact Traffic Around Bond Park Saturday

By Press release submission | Apr 28, 2022

Visitors driving to Bond Park for either the Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival or early voting at the Cary Senior Center this Saturday.

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BOILING SPRING LAKES PARKS AND RECREATION: Summer Day Camp Program Sign Up

By Press release submission | Apr 28, 2022

Today 4/26 is the day for BSL residents to get signed up for our AWESOME Summer Day Camp Program.

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S.C. Hospice nurse: ‘It’s just such a blessing to be able to touch other people’s lives, especially when they’re at their end of life’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 28, 2022

A fast-moving, debilitating disease is wracking Steve Roop’s body and mind. Late last week, one of his hospice nurses made sure he had one last connection to the animals that were such a big part of his life.

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13 people die in North Carolina with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending April 23, 2022

By Old North News | Apr 28, 2022

There were 13 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending April 23, 2022, a 18.8% decrease from the previous week.

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North Carolina ranks 30th in the U.S. for the most severance taxes paid in 2021

By Old North News | Apr 28, 2022

In 2021, North Carolina collected $1.8 million in severance taxes, ranking it 30th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Cary man planning transatlantic row to France: 'I know what's coming and I'm happy to take it on'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 27, 2022

Jordan Lake, near Raleigh, can't compare to the Atlantic Ocean when it comes to boating across rough waters, but it has been Peter Harley's training ground for an upcoming transatlantic row.

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‘Gas prices are soaring in North Carolina’: NFIB wants fuel taxes stopped

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 27, 2022

North Carolina’s small-business owners are appealing to Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC) and legislators to suspend the state’s fuel tax as a way to ease the pain of higher prices for those in the Tarheel State.

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CITY OF BURLINGTON: Kids To Parks Day

By Press release submission | Apr 27, 2022

Grab your friends and family for this unique drop-in event at the Arboretum at Willowbrook Park.

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CITY OF BESSEMER: Apply to Serve Your Community Today

By Press release submission | Apr 27, 2022

The City of Bessemer City is currently seeking dedicated citizens to serve on the Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustments, ABC Board, and Downtown Development Board.

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North Carolina ranks 18th in the U.S. for the most documentarty and stock transfer taxes paid in 2021

By Old North News | Apr 27, 2022

In 2021, North Carolina collected $121 million in documentarty and stock transfer taxes, ranking it 18th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in North Carolina during week ending April 9?

By Old North News | Apr 27, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 677 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 9.

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186 people die in North Carolina from cancer in week ending April 23, 2022

By Old North News | Apr 27, 2022

There were 186 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending April 23, 2022, a 15.8% decrease from the previous week.

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‘Further fueling the inflation fire raging across our country’: Biden proposes loan forgiveness at the expense of North Carolina taxpayers

By Ariana Chiarenza | Apr 27, 2022

Taxpayers in North Carolina are now at the mercy of Biden's new student debt forgiveness plan, as the burden now falls on American taxpayers to help pay $1.7 trillion for 45 million borrowers.