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News from August 2022

CITY OF BOILING SPRING LAKES: Drayton Rd. Closure 8/24/22 from Pine Rd. to 761 Drayton Rd.

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2022

An announcement that Drayton Rd. from Pine Rd to 761 Drayton Rd. will be closed for the start of the paving project.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in North Carolina during week ending August 6?

By Old North News | Aug 24, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 548 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending August 6.

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380 people die in North Carolina from cancer in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

By Old North News | Aug 24, 2022

There were 380 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 0.3% increase over the previous week.

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337 people die in North Carolina from heart disease in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

By Old North News | Aug 24, 2022

There were 337 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 5.3% decrease from the previous week.

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57 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in North Carolina during week ending Aug. 6

By Old North News | Aug 24, 2022

There were 57 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 4.2% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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Toyota VP: 'I don't think the market is ready for what the rhetoric is saying'

By Lucas Nava | Aug 23, 2022

Toyota officials warned that American buyers are not yet prepared to fully shift toward electric vehicles (EVs).

CITY OF ALBEMARLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPATMENT: Senior Shuffleboard League

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022

Slide into the senior shuffleboard league. It's free to play!

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88 people die in North Carolina from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

By Old North News | Aug 23, 2022

There were 88 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 4.3% decrease from the previous week.

CITY OF BESSEMER CITY: Swimming Pool Closed

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022

Bessemer City Swimming Pool is now closed for the 2022 Season.

CITY OF BOILING SPRING LAKES: Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners 8/26/22

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022

Mayor Winecoff has called a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners consisting of a closed session regarding personnel on Friday, August 26, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

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Death expectancy is exceeded in North Carolina during week ending Aug. 6

By Old North News | Aug 23, 2022

North Carolina's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 6, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Inflation costs families $26k more per child: 'This is Joe Biden's recession'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Aug 23, 2022

The effects of inflation are far-reaching and go beyond such things as going to the grocery store or paying to heat your home. Longer term, parents can expect it to cost thousands more to raise a child.

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516 people in 75-84 age group in North Carolina are estimated to have died during week ending August 6

By Old North News | Aug 23, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 516 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending August 6.

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116 people die in North Carolina from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

By Old North News | Aug 23, 2022

There were 116 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 1.8% increase over the previous week.

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83 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in North Carolina during week ending Aug. 6

By Old North News | Aug 23, 2022

There were 83 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in North Carolina in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 6.2% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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CDC estimates 452 people in 65-74 age group in North Carolina died during week ending August 6

By Old North News | Aug 22, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 452 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending August 6.

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49 people die in North Carolina from diabetes mellitus in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

By Old North News | Aug 22, 2022

There were 49 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 14% decrease from the previous week.

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Wolfspeed CEO hints at North Carolina economic expansion in coming months

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Aug 22, 2022

Gregg Lowe, CEO of Wolfspeed, confirmed that an economic development announcement could be coming in the next couple of months, and North Carolina is in the running for the expansion.

CITY OF ALBEMARLE POLICE DEPARTMENT: Request To Check on Your Home When You're Out of Town

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2022

Looking to squeeze in one more vacation before school starts again?

CITY OF BESSEMER CITY: Labor Day 2022 Holiday Closure

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2022

City Hall and Administrative Facilities will be CLOSED Monday, September 5, 2022 in observance of Labor Day.