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Week ending March 26 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in North Carolina

By Old North News | Apr 9, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 162 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending March 26.

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North Carolina ranks 46th in the U.S. for the most public utilities sales tax paid in 2021

By Old North News | Apr 9, 2022

In 2021, North Carolina collected $233 thousand in public utilities sales tax, ranking it 46th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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North Carolina ranks seventh in the U.S. for the most motor fuels sales tax paid in 2021

By Old North News | Apr 8, 2022

In 2021, North Carolina collected $2.1 billion in motor fuels sales tax, ranking it seventh in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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N.C. A&T's Turman on Antilynching Act: 'I think it just gives a sense of comfort to a lot of people'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 8, 2022

It has been a long time coming, but a North Carolina A&T professor is pleased that President Joe Biden recently signed the Emmett Till Antilynching Act, making lynching a federal hate crime.

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CITY OF BESSEMER: Good Friday Holiday Closure

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022

All City Administrative Facilities will be closed Friday, April 15, 2022 in observance of Good Friday.

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12 people die in North Carolina with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending April 2, 2022

By Old North News | Apr 7, 2022

There were 12 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending April 2, 2022, a 55.6% decrease from the previous week.

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North Carolina: 56 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending March 19

By Old North News | Apr 7, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 56 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending March 19.

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North Carolina ranks ninth in the U.S. for the most insurance premiums sales tax paid in 2021

By Old North News | Apr 7, 2022

In 2021, North Carolina collected $725.2 million in insurance premiums sales tax, ranking it ninth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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“Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson (Executive Session)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on April 5

By Old North News | Apr 7, 2022

The Congressional Record published “Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on April 5.

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Dr. David Callaway on helping Ukraine: ‘It certainly affects me when I see a population that is largely women and children’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 7, 2022

​​​​​When Dr. David Callaway chose the medical profession as his career pursuit, he probably realized he would encounter some gut-wrenching situations, whether through disease or awful accidents.

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CITY OF BELMONT: 2021 Annual Water Report

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022

This report is a snapshot of last year’s water quality. Included are details about your source(s) of water, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies.

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26 people die in North Carolina with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending April 2, 2022

By Old North News | Apr 6, 2022

There were 26 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending April 2, 2022, a 45.8% decrease from the previous week.

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North Carolina's miscellaneous tax revenues up 5.3% in Q1 2022

By Old North News | Apr 6, 2022

North Carolina collected $40 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the first quarter of 2022, a 5.3% increase over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in North Carolina during week ending March 19?

By Old North News | Apr 6, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 518 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending March 19.

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McWilliams of COSA-NC: Convention of States needed because 'it's time to rein in the out-of-control federal government'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 6, 2022

North Carolinians are looking for their state to join 19 others in passing a resolution that would allow for a Convention of S​tates to consider constitutional amendments.

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129 people die in North Carolina from heart disease in week ending April 2, 2022

By Old North News | Apr 6, 2022

There were 129 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending April 2, 2022, a 0.8% decrease from the previous week.

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North Carolina ranks 43rd in the U.S. for the most amusements sales tax paid in 2021

By Old North News | Apr 6, 2022

In 2021, North Carolina collected $16 thousand in amusements sales tax, ranking it 43rd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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CITY OF ASHEBORO: Keep Randolph County Beautiful Event | April 30

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022

Document Shredding and Medicine Disposal Collection Day | Hillside Shopping Center.

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End of life: North Carolina deaths during week ending March 19 did not exceed death expectancy

By Old North News | Apr 5, 2022

North Carolina's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending March 19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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200 people die in North Carolina from cancer in week ending April 2, 2022

By Old North News | Apr 5, 2022

There were 200 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending April 2, 2022, a 0.5% increase over the previous week.