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On Jan. 26, Nicole Kea purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 2004 Oaklawn Ave., Charlotte from Natalie and Nathaniel Sanford and Nicole Kea for $290,000.

39 people die in North Carolina with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Jan. 1

There were 39 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Jan. 1, a 30.4 percent decrease from the previous week.

Durham-Chapel Hill sees 11.1% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in June in the Durham-Chapel Hill metropolitan statistical area was 323,100, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia sees 7.3% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in June in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metropolitan statistical area was 1,224,400, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Consumer Price Index soars to highest yearly rate since 1982

By Bob Martin | Jan 25, 2022

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released numbers that show the Consumer Price Index has (CPI) increased the most since 1982.

Asheville sees 6.8% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in June in the Asheville metropolitan statistical area was 186,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Winston-Salem sees 8.2% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in July in the Winston-Salem metropolitan statistical area was 262,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Wilmington sees 9.7% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in July in the Wilmington metropolitan statistical area was 132,600, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Fayetteville sees 5.1% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in September in the Fayetteville metropolitan statistical area was 126,900, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Week ending January 8 could be deadliest for people in 75-84 age group in North Carolina

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 359 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending January 8.

56 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in North Carolina during week ending Jan. 8

There were 56 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in North Carolina in the week ending Jan. 8, making up 10.4 percent of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

Gus Pappas sells 1331 Ashcraft Lane, Charlotte for $1.67M

The home at 1331 Ashcraft Lane, Charlotte was sold on Jan. 25 by Gus Pappas for $1,671,500. The buyer was Roland Charles Kyle.

3097 Rockingham Lane, Concord unloaded by Four Corners of Charlotte LLC

On Jan. 25, Four Corners of Charlotte LLC sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 3097 Rockingham Lane, Concord to Ptnrp Fkh Sfr Propco I LP for $310,000.

Rocky Mount sees 5.1% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in July in the Rocky Mount metropolitan statistical area was 53,500, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

45 people die in North Carolina with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Jan. 1

There were 45 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Jan. 1, a 30.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

Gloria and Nicholas Rhodes buy 500 Hillandale St., Concord

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 500 Hillandale St., Concord was sold on Jan. 24 by Cordaven A. and Nicole Hollis for $198,000. The buyers were Gloria and Nicholas Rhodes.

Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton sees 10.2% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in July in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton metropolitan statistical area was 151,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Landis Properties II LLC acquires 5616 Charlie Walker Road, Fisher Town

On Jan. 24, Sue Guthrie Bishop sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 5616 Charlie Walker Road, Fisher Town to Landis Properties II LLC for $185,000.

Durham-Chapel Hill sees 8.9% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in September in the Durham-Chapel Hill metropolitan statistical area was 327,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

80 Alpha Court, Concord purchased by Ariel Mateo Garcia and Silbenis Disla Mejia