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News from August 2022

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CDC reports 37 deaths among North Carolina Hispanics in week ending August 27

By Old North News | Aug 28, 2022

There were 37 Hispanic people who died in North Carolina in the week ending August 27, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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CDC predicts 340 people in 45-64 age group in North Carolina died during week ending August 13

By Old North News | Aug 28, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 340 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending August 13.

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24 people die in North Carolina from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

By Old North News | Aug 28, 2022

There were 24 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 33.3% increase over the previous week.

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72 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in North Carolina during week ending Aug. 13

By Old North News | Aug 27, 2022

There were 72 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in North Carolina in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 5.3% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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85 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in North Carolina during week ending Aug. 13

By Old North News | Aug 27, 2022

There were 85 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in North Carolina in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 6.3% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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Week ending August 13 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in North Carolina

By Old North News | Aug 27, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 99 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending August 13.

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Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation helps teachers, schoolchildren start year right

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Aug 27, 2022

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation made $45,000 in school supplies available free of charge this week for teachers to use throughout the year.

CITY OF BELMONT: Registration is now Open for our October 1st Big Sweep

By Press release submission | Aug 26, 2022

Come out a volunteer with Keep Belmont Beautiful on October 1st for the annual Big Sweep!

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57 people die from Alzheimer's disease in North Carolina during week ending Aug. 13

By Old North News | Aug 26, 2022

There were 57 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in North Carolina in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 4.2% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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38 people die from diabetes mellitus in North Carolina during week ending Aug. 13

By Old North News | Aug 26, 2022

There were 38 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in North Carolina in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 2.8% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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19 people die from influenza and pneumonia in North Carolina during week ending Aug. 13

By Old North News | Aug 25, 2022

There were 19 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in North Carolina in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 1.4% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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WSJ editorial board calls Biden's student loan forgiveness 'an inflation expansion act'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Aug 25, 2022

As the national debt ticks upward, President Joe Biden keeps adding to it. And, his recently announced student loan forgiveness plan is the latest way he’s doing that.

CITY OF BESSEMER CITY: Gaston Vision 2040 – Come Give Your Input Today

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2022

Let’s have a conversation! We want to hear from you.

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109 people die in North Carolina with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

By Old North News | Aug 25, 2022

There were 109 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 1.9% increase over the previous week.

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North Carolina: 27 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending August 6

By Old North News | Aug 25, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 27 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending August 6.

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61 people die in North Carolina with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

By Old North News | Aug 25, 2022

There were 61 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 15.3% decrease from the previous week.

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Dixon: 'Liberal justices' on Supreme Court declare popular voter ID law likely invalid

By W.J. Kennedy | Aug 25, 2022

Last Friday's ruling by the state Supreme Court questioning the legality of the state’s constitutional voter ID amendment pits a few “liberal justices” against the will of the people and their representatives in the state legislature, says Lisa Dixon, executive director of the Lawyers Democracy Fund, a public interest law firm specializing in election law.

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22 people die from kidney disease in North Carolina during week ending Aug. 13

By Old North News | Aug 25, 2022

There were 22 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in North Carolina in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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In NC, electric cars aren't suitable for long road trips due to charging logistics: 'I thought it would be fun'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Aug 24, 2022

When it comes to purchasing an electric vehicle (EV), Americans are mainly concerned about charging station logistics, as well as the limitations with travel range.

CITY OF ALBEMARLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPATMENT: Girls Volleyball Registration is Now Open

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2022

Girls volleyball registration is now open for grades 5-8.