Old North News

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 456 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending March 26.

CITY OF BURLINGTON: Modified Schedule For Pick-up Trash and Recycling

By Press release submission | Apr 12, 2022

City Offices will be closed tomorrow for Good Friday, but crews WILL pick-up trash and recycling.

CITY OF BESSEMER: Good Friday Holiday Closure

By Press release submission | Apr 12, 2022

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

52 people die in North Carolina from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending April 9, 2022

There were 52 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending April 9, 2022, a 20.9% increase over the previous week.

51 people die in North Carolina from cerebrovascular disease in week ending April 9, 2022

There were 51 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending April 9, 2022, a 13.6% decrease from the previous week.

North Carolina ranks fifth in the U.S. for the most license taxes paid in 2021

In 2021, North Carolina collected $2.6 billion in license taxes, ranking it fifth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Death expectancy exceeds death count in North Carolina during week ending March 26

North Carolina's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending March 26, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

47 people die in North Carolina from Alzheimer's disease in week ending April 9, 2022

There were 47 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending April 9, 2022, a 23.7% increase over the previous week.

24 people die in North Carolina from diabetes mellitus in week ending April 9, 2022

There were 24 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending April 9, 2022, a 50% increase over the previous week.

CITY OF BELMONT: Bee The Donor Blood Drive

By Press release submission | Apr 11, 2022

Sign up using the link below and sponsor code 8221.

CITY OF ASHEBORO: Rock'n the Park Friday Nights Series Mix!

By Press release submission | Apr 11, 2022

How can Asheboro's beloved Summer Concert Series possibly get any better? Add the Rock'n the Park Friday Nights series to the mix!

North Carolina ranks 17th in the U.S. for the most other selective sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2021

In 2021, North Carolina collected $1.2 billion in other selective sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 17th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

CDC estimates 368 people in 65-74 age group in North Carolina died during week ending March 26

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 368 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending March 26.

CITY OF ARCHDALE: FREE Mulch

By Press release submission | Apr 11, 2022

Free mulch is available while it lasts. Mulch will be loaded from an entrance on School Road.

Less than 10 people die in North Carolina from influenza and pneumonia in week ending April 9, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending April 9, 2022, a decrease from the previous week.

North Carolina ranks 20th in the U.S. for the most tobacco products sales tax paid in 2021

In 2021, North Carolina collected $307.4 million in tobacco products sales tax, ranking it 20th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

CDC predicts 321 people in 45-64 age group in North Carolina died during week ending March 26

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 321 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending March 26.

47 Hispanic people in North Carolina passed away in week ending March 26

There were 47 Hispanic people who died in North Carolina in the week ending March 26, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

24 people die in North Carolina from kidney disease in week ending April 9, 2022

There were 24 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending April 9, 2022, a 71.4% increase over the previous week.

North Carolina ranks ninth in United States for non-farm payroll employees in December 2021