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News from July 2022

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Higgins on strategic oil reserve withdrawals: 'Wake up America'

By David Beasley | Jul 21, 2022

With the goal of bringing down gas prices for American consumers, President Biden announced the use of Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) crude oil on March 31. However, this has not had the intended effect, and gas prices remain high.

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83 people die in North Carolina with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending July 16, 2022

By Old North News | Jul 21, 2022

There were 83 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending July 16, 2022, a 2.4% decrease from the previous week.

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North Carolina deaths exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week June 18

By Old North News | Jul 21, 2022

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

CITY OF ARCHDALE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Restorative Yoga Class July 25th

By Press release submission | Jul 21, 2022

Our monthly Restorative Yoga class will be on Monday, July 25th at 6:30pm.

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Teachers are leaving their jobs in droves: 'The teaching profession is under a lot of pressure right now'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jul 20, 2022

Long-time Durham teacher Turquoise LeJeune Parker summed up how most teachers feel these days.

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Death count exceeds upper threshold of death expectancy during week June 11 in North Carolina

By Old North News | Jul 20, 2022

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

CITY OF BURLINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Arboretum Summer Tour

By Press release submission | Jul 20, 2022

Pre-registration required. Space is limited.

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360 people die in North Carolina from cancer in week ending July 16, 2022

By Old North News | Jul 20, 2022

There were 360 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending July 16, 2022, a 8.4% decrease from the previous week.

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Raleigh sees 668,400 nonfarm payroll employees in January

By Old North News | Jul 20, 2022

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for January in North Carolina's Raleigh metropolitan statistical area was 668,400, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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358 people die in North Carolina from heart disease in week ending July 16, 2022

By Old North News | Jul 20, 2022

There were 358 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending July 16, 2022, a 2.5% decrease from the previous week.

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39 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in North Carolina during week ending July 2

By Old North News | Jul 20, 2022

There were 39 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 2, making up three% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

CITY OF ARCHDALE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Free Outdoor Movie - Luca Aug. 5: Free Outdoor Movie - Luca Aug. 5

By Press release submission | Jul 20, 2022

Free to the public. Activities start around 7:45pm. Movie will begin at dark.

CITY OF BESSEMER CITY PARKS AND RECREATION: Sounds of Summer Concert & Cruise-In July 23rd

By Press release submission | Jul 20, 2022

Make plans to join us THIS Saturday, July 23 in Downtown Bessemer City for our Sounds of Summer Concert & Cruise-In!

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57 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in North Carolina during week ending July 2

By Old North News | Jul 19, 2022

There were 57 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 2, making up 4.4% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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81 people die in North Carolina from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending July 16, 2022

By Old North News | Jul 19, 2022

There were 81 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending July 16, 2022, a 11% decrease from the previous week.

CITY OF BELMONT: Stormwater Educational Event on July 23rd

By Press release submission | Jul 19, 2022

The City's stormwater division is hosting an event to educate residents on stormwater and environmental practices in Belmont.

CITY OF BURLINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Teen Night Registration Now Open

By Press release submission | Jul 19, 2022

Teen Night Registration is open now! Any teens 13-17 come out and join us on July 29th from 6:30-8pm for pizza, drinks, and some night swimming!

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95 people die in North Carolina from cerebrovascular disease in week ending July 16, 2022

By Old North News | Jul 19, 2022

There were 95 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending July 16, 2022, a 20.2% decrease from the previous week.

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Functional Government Initiative sues DOE for failing to reveal data about Strategic Petroleum Reserve release

By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 19, 2022

The Functional Government Initiative (FGI) has recently filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for refusing to disclose data linked to the Biden administration's release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), according to an FGI press release.

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North Carolina deaths exceeded upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending June 4

By Old North News | Jul 19, 2022

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