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North Carolina's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending June 18, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

74 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in North Carolina during week ending July 2

There were 74 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 2, making up 5.7% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

Greenville sees 81,100 nonfarm payroll employees in January

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for January in North Carolina's Greenville metropolitan statistical area was 81,100, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

71 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in North Carolina during week ending July 2

There were 71 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 2, making up 5.5% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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'Gas prices rose 11.2% in June alone, and are up nearly 60% from a year earlier': North Carolina's current Gas Misery Index: $826

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 15, 2022

Gas prices across the country continued to decline again in the last week, but Americans are still paying a premium at the pump. During the month of June, gas prices jumped 11.2% North Carolina's gas price average remains high and so does the state's Gasoline Misery Index.

CITY OF BREVARD: No Council Meeting Tonight July 17

By Press release submission | Jul 15, 2022

The City Council of Brevard typically does not hold meetings in July and therefore, there is no meeting tonight.

End of life: North Carolina deaths during week ending June 11 exceeded death expectancy

North Carolina's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending June 11, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

65 people die from Alzheimer's disease in North Carolina during week ending July 2

There were 65 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 2, making up five% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

46 people die from diabetes mellitus in North Carolina during week ending July 2

There were 46 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 2, making up 3.6% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

Heritage Foundation economist: 'Real hourly earnings declined at the steepest (rate) in four decades in June'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jul 15, 2022

Sky-high inflation, reported to be 9.1% for June, is causing the sharpest real-wage decline in several decades.

RNC Research rapid response director: ‘Joe Biden is the pay cut president’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jul 15, 2022

Critics are taking to Twitter to point out that ever since President Joe Biden released COVID-19 stimulus checks in March 2021, amounting to nearly $2 trillion, Americans' year-over-year real wage growth has been negative.

Greensboro-High Point sees 356,300 nonfarm payroll employees in January

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for January in North Carolina's Greensboro-High Point metropolitan statistical area was 356,300, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

North Carolina sees excess deaths compared to death expectancy during week ending June 4

North Carolina's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending June 4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Goldsboro sees 40,800 nonfarm payroll employees in January

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for January in North Carolina's Goldsboro metropolitan statistical area was 40,800, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

20 people die from kidney disease in North Carolina during week ending July 2

There were 20 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 2, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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Cost of electric vehicles rising faster than gas in North Carolina, with EVs costing up to '22% more'

By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 14, 2022

The Biden administration has promoted the transition to electric automobiles since August 2021 As part of his campaign for green energy, with the objective of making at least 50% of all vehicles emission-free by 2030

52 people die in North Carolina with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending July 9, 2022

There were 52 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending July 9, 2022, a 6.1% increase over the previous week.

74 people die in North Carolina with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending July 9, 2022

There were 74 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending July 9, 2022, a 2.6% decrease from the previous week.

13 people die from influenza and pneumonia in North Carolina during week ending July 2