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There were 40 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 9, making up 2.9% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

375 people die in North Carolina from cancer in week ending July 23, 2022

There were 375 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending July 23, 2022, a 2.5% increase over the previous week.

Week ending July 9 could be deadliest for people age 85 and older in North Carolina

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 580 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending July 9.

353 people die in North Carolina from heart disease in week ending July 23, 2022

There were 353 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending July 23, 2022, a 3.3% decrease from the previous week.

'We wish Ford luck' says WSJ as Biden backs electric vehicles despite potential job losses

By John Kelly | Jul 26, 2022

Climate regulations put in place by the Biden administration are forcing automakers to steer away from gas-powered vehicles and fossil fuels.

111 people die in North Carolina from cerebrovascular disease in week ending July 23, 2022

There were 111 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending July 23, 2022, a 14.4% increase over the previous week.

North Carolina: 626 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died during week ending July 9

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 626 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending July 9.

Death expectancy is exceeded in North Carolina during week ending July 9

North Carolina's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending July 9, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

84 people die in North Carolina from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending July 23, 2022

There were 84 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending July 23, 2022, a 3.7% increase over the previous week.

61 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in North Carolina during week ending July 9

There were 61 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 9, making up 4.4% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

84 people die in North Carolina from Alzheimer's disease in week ending July 23, 2022

There were 84 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending July 23, 2022, a 21.7% increase over the previous week.

How many 65-74-year-olds died in North Carolina during week ending July 9?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 426 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending July 9.

N.C. Secretary of State: 'This appears to be the latest twist on an old scheme'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jul 25, 2022

Currituck County residents are learning from law enforcement officials about a mail scam that looks to solicit money for something people can get for free.

262 people die from diseases of the heart in North Carolina during week ending July 9

There were 262 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 9, making up 18.7% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

56 people die in North Carolina from diabetes mellitus in week ending July 23, 2022

There were 56 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending July 23, 2022, a 3.7% increase over the previous week.

CDC reports 48 deaths among North Carolina Hispanics in week ending July 23

There were 48 Hispanic people who died in North Carolina in the week ending July 23, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

North Carolina deaths exceeded upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending July 9

North Carolina's death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending July 9, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

363 people in 45-64 age group in North Carolina are estimated to have died during week ending July 9

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 363 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending July 9.

29 people die in North Carolina from kidney disease in week ending July 23, 2022