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News from April 2022

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As North Carolina families struggle with rising electricity costs, Heisenberg Report says: 'Biden now owns' the nationwide problem

By Ariana Chiarenza | Apr 27, 2022

As inflation continues to grow across the country, electricity costs are becoming more of a burden for North Carolina families, with the price of residential power increasing at its fastest rate since 2008.

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155 people die in North Carolina from heart disease in week ending April 23, 2022

By Old North News | Apr 27, 2022

There were 155 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending April 23, 2022, a 7.2% decrease from the previous week.

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North Carolina ranks 22nd in the U.S. for the most death and gift taxes paid in 2021

By Old North News | Apr 26, 2022

In 2021, North Carolina collected $35 thousand in death and gift taxes, ranking it 22nd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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46 people die in North Carolina from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending April 23, 2022

By Old North News | Apr 26, 2022

There were 46 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending April 23, 2022, a 17.9% decrease from the previous week.

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RANDOLPH COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH: Getting Started with Your 4-H Garden Kit!

By Press release submission | Apr 26, 2022

4-H Garden Kits will be available for pick up at every Randolph County Public Library at the end of the month!

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CITY OF BELMONT: Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park’s Playground Grand Opening

By Press release submission | Apr 26, 2022

We know everyone has missed playing on the Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park’s playground.

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NC Wildlife Resources Commission: 'A hunter should not consume an animal that has a prion disease'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 26, 2022

Deer hunting season is still months away, but hunters and anyone who eats venison should be aware that chronic wasting disease has appeared in some of North Carolina’s deer population, a situation that’s likely to get worse.

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565 people in 75-84 age group in North Carolina are estimated to have died during week ending April 9

By Old North News | Apr 26, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 565 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 9.

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Pullen on deaths of children: 'I'm just so distraught. I'm so hurt because this shouldn't have happened'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 26, 2022

Zharia Noel and Ahemene Butler, both 21, are charged with child abuse, inflicting serious injury and involuntary manslaughter in connection with the deaths of two small children.

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Death expectancy is exceeded in North Carolina during week ending April 9

By Old North News | Apr 26, 2022

North Carolina's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending April 9, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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44 people die in North Carolina from cerebrovascular disease in week ending April 23, 2022

By Old North News | Apr 26, 2022

There were 44 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending April 23, 2022, a 20% decrease from the previous week.

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CITY OF ASHEBORO: City Council Meeting Agenda | May 5

By Press release submission | Apr 25, 2022

Ms. Beverly Whitson, President of the GFWC-NC Asheboro Woman’s Club, will present Mayor Smith with the ceremonial keys to the Gatekeeper’s House.

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12 people die in North Carolina from diabetes mellitus in week ending April 23, 2022

By Old North News | Apr 25, 2022

There were 12 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending April 23, 2022, a 29.4% decrease from the previous week.

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41 people die in North Carolina from Alzheimer's disease in week ending April 23, 2022

By Old North News | Apr 25, 2022

There were 41 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending April 23, 2022, a 13.9% increase over the previous week.

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CITY OF ARCHDALE: Zumba On May 2nd

By Press release submission | Apr 25, 2022

Join Jerri for a fun Zumba workout.

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CDC predicts 418 people in 65-74 age group in North Carolina died during week ending April 9

By Old North News | Apr 25, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 418 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 9.

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North Carolina ranks 36th in the U.S. for the most other taxes paid in 2021

By Old North News | Apr 25, 2022

In 2021, North Carolina collected $122.8 million in other taxes, ranking it 36th 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 ALBEMARLE: Next Stormwater Public Forum on Wednesday, May 11

By Press release submission | Apr 25, 2022

Join us for our next stormwater public forum on Wednesday, May 11, at 6 p.m. inside City Council Chambers.

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11 people die in North Carolina from influenza and pneumonia in week ending April 23, 2022

By Old North News | Apr 24, 2022

There were 11 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending April 23, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

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23 people die in North Carolina from kidney disease in week ending April 23, 2022

By Old North News | Apr 24, 2022

There were 23 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending April 23, 2022, a 9.5% increase over the previous week.