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News from July 2022

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CDC estimates 318 people in 45-64 age group in North Carolina died during week ending July 16

By Old North News | Jul 31, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 318 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending July 16.

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36 people die in North Carolina from kidney disease in week ending July 30, 2022

By Old North News | Jul 31, 2022

There were 36 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending July 30, 2022, a 24.1% increase over the previous week.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in North Carolina during week July 16

By Old North News | Jul 31, 2022

North Carolina's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending July 16, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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273 people die from cancer in North Carolina during week ending July 16

By Old North News | Jul 31, 2022

There were 273 deaths from cancer reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 16, making up 22.4% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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Week ending July 30: 48 deaths among Hispanic people in North Carolina

By Old North News | Jul 31, 2022

There were 48 Hispanic people who died in North Carolina in the week ending July 30, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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DOT engineer on speed limit reduction: ‘In the long term, more permanent measures are necessary’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jul 31, 2022

Visitors to the Outer Banks should be aware of a slight decrease in posted speed limits along U.S. 158 near the Wright Memorial Bridge.

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23 people die in North Carolina from influenza and pneumonia in week ending July 30, 2022

By Old North News | Jul 31, 2022

There were 23 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending July 30, 2022, a 43.8% increase over the previous week.

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CDC predicts 68 people in 25-44 age group in North Carolina died during week ending July 16

By Old North News | Jul 30, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 68 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending July 16.

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80 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in North Carolina during week ending July 16

By Old North News | Jul 30, 2022

There were 80 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 16, making up 6.6% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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59 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in North Carolina during week ending July 16

By Old North News | Jul 30, 2022

There were 59 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 16, making up 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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North Carolina sees sky-high energy prices as summer temps soar

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jul 30, 2022

With the increased need for cool air, businesses and households are faced with high electric bills, another increased cost amid record inflation that many people have placed on the shoulders of President Joe Biden.

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North Carolina's Gas Misery Index dips to $638: 'The overall situation remains very volatile'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jul 29, 2022

Gas prices continued to decline across the country in the last week, but Americans are still paying a premium at the pump and an analyst warned that volatility in prices remains.

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33 people die from diabetes mellitus in North Carolina during week ending July 16

By Old North News | Jul 29, 2022

There were 33 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 16, making up 2.7% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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49 people die from Alzheimer's disease in North Carolina during week ending July 16

By Old North News | Jul 29, 2022

There were 49 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 16, making up four% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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Week of July 9: 26 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died in North Carolina

By Old North News | Jul 28, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 26 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending July 9.

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Sen. Grassley: 'Carjackings, homicides, attacks on law enforcement are all up'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jul 28, 2022

In a tight, post-pandemic economy, many Americans have something else to worry about: being the victim of a crime.

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70 people die in North Carolina with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending July 23, 2022

By Old North News | Jul 28, 2022

There were 70 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending July 23, 2022, a 22.8% increase over the previous week.

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112 people die in North Carolina with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending July 23, 2022

By Old North News | Jul 28, 2022

There were 112 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending July 23, 2022, a 34.9% increase over the previous week.

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Kenly Police Chief on mass exodus: ‘I do not feel we can perform our duties and services to the community'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jul 28, 2022

Almost every officer in the Kenly, North Carolina, Police Department has given notice that they no longer want to wear the blue uniform in Kenly.

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25 people die from kidney disease in North Carolina during week ending July 16

By Old North News | Jul 28, 2022

There were 25 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 16, making up 2.1% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.