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News from July 2022

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327 people die from cancer in North Carolina during week ending July 9

By Old North News | Jul 24, 2022

There were 327 deaths from cancer reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 9, making up 23.3% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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

By Old North News | Jul 24, 2022

There were 16 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending July 23, 2022, a 11.1% decrease from the previous week.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in North Carolina during week July 2

By Old North News | Jul 23, 2022

North Carolina's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending July 2, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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CDC estimates 82 people in 25-44 age group in North Carolina died during week ending July 9

By Old North News | Jul 23, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 82 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending July 9.

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88 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in North Carolina during week ending July 9

By Old North News | Jul 23, 2022

There were 88 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 9, making up 6.3% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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Winston-Salem sees 267,400 nonfarm payroll employees in January

By Old North News | Jul 23, 2022

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for January in North Carolina's Winston-Salem metropolitan statistical area was 267,400, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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71 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in North Carolina during week ending July 9

By Old North News | Jul 23, 2022

There were 71 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 9, making up 5.1% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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AAA spokesperson: 'People are fueling up less, despite this being the height of the traditional summer driving season'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jul 22, 2022

Gas prices across the country continued to fall again over the past week, lowering the amount of pain at the pump, but Americans are still paying a premium to keep their cars fueled.

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39 people die from diabetes mellitus in North Carolina during week ending July 9

By Old North News | Jul 22, 2022

There were 39 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 9, making up 2.8% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeded in North Carolina during week June 25

By Old North News | Jul 22, 2022

North Carolina's death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 25, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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60 people die from Alzheimer's disease in North Carolina during week ending July 9

By Old North News | Jul 22, 2022

There were 60 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 9, making up 4.3% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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Inflation 'disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic Americans' in North Carolina

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jul 22, 2022

DaQuawn Bruce, an opinion contributor for USA Today, recently made the argument that the high rates of inflation, which many people blame the Biden administration and Democrats for, disproportionately affect people of color in North Carolina and nationwide.

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Wilmington sees 135,600 nonfarm payroll employees in January

By Old North News | Jul 22, 2022

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for January in North Carolina's Wilmington metropolitan statistical area was 135,600, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

CITY OF BOILING SPRING LAKES: Request for Bids - Drayton Road Improvements

By Press release submission | Jul 22, 2022

The City of Boiling Spring Lakes proposes roadway improvements to Drayton Road.

CITY OF BESSEMER CITY: Senior Bus Trip Aug. 10th

By Press release submission | Jul 22, 2022

Join us for a Bus Trip traveling to Hiddenite, NC.

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Many Hispanic voters in North Carolina leaning toward voting Republican, claim Democrats have 'lost their minds'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jul 22, 2022

When it comes to the economic challenges many face in the United States — decades-high inflation rates, gas prices that hovering near record highs, and high crime rates — many Americans blame flawed Democratic Party policies.

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57 people die in North Carolina with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending July 16, 2022

By Old North News | Jul 21, 2022

There were 57 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending July 16, 2022, a 5% decrease from the previous week.

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17 people die from influenza and pneumonia in North Carolina during week ending July 9

By Old North News | Jul 21, 2022

There were 17 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 9, making up 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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Rocky Mount sees 54,800 nonfarm payroll employees in January

By Old North News | Jul 21, 2022

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for January in North Carolina's Rocky Mount metropolitan statistical area was 54,800, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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25 people die from kidney disease in North Carolina during week ending July 9

By Old North News | Jul 21, 2022

There were 25 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 9, making up 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.