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There were 137 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending March 5, a 16% decrease from the previous week.

North Carolina: 41 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending March 5

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 41 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending March 5.

123 people die from diseases of the heart in North Carolina during week ending March 19, 2022

There were 123 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in North Carolina in the week ending March 19, 2022, making up 17.3% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

31 people die in North Carolina with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending March 19, 2022

There were 31 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending March 19, 2022, a 18.4% decrease from the previous week.

HOLLY SPRINGS PARKS AND RECREATION: Holly Springs International Food Festival

By Press release submission | Mar 24, 2022

New for 2022, the Holly Springs International Food Festival celebrates different cultures from around the world.

CITY OF ALBEMARLE: Mayor Ronnie Michael Named a North Carolina Main Street Champion

By Press release submission | Mar 24, 2022

City of Albemarle Mayor, Ronnie Michael, has been named a 2021 North Carolina Main Street Champion by the NC Department of Commerce and The NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center.

CITY OF BREVARD: Navigating Roundabouts (Video)

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2022

Please see the attached link provided by the NCDOT on how to navigate roundabouts.

157 people die from cancer in North Carolina during week ending March 19, 2022

There were 157 deaths from cancer reported in North Carolina in the week ending March 19, 2022, making up 22.1% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

51 people die in North Carolina with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending March 19, 2022

There were 51 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending March 19, 2022, a 25% decrease from the previous week.

132 people die in North Carolina from heart disease in week ending March 19, 2022

There were 132 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending March 19, 2022, a 0.8% increase over the previous week.

How many 85 and older-year-olds died in North Carolina during week ending March 5?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 624 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending March 5.

How many North Carolina nursing home staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 by March 6?

North Carolina is the 31st most vaccinated state in the US.

49 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in North Carolina during week ending March 5

There were 49 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina in the week ending March 5, making up 6.4% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

163 people die in North Carolina from cancer in week ending March 5

There were 163 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending March 5, a 15.1% decrease from the previous week.

BREVARD/TRANSYLVANIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Saturday Strolls Are Back Beginning in April

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2022

Saturday Strolls are back by request beginning in April!

CITY OF BOILING SPRING LAKE: Notice of Possible Quorum

By Press release submission | Mar 22, 2022

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of the City of Boiling Spring Lakes may have a quorum at an event to be held on Thursday, March 31, 2022.

55 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in North Carolina during week ending March 19, 2022

There were 55 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in North Carolina in the week ending March 19, 2022, making up 7.7% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

26 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in North Carolina during week ending March 19, 2022

There were 26 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in North Carolina in the week ending March 19, 2022, making up 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

68 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in North Carolina during week ending March 5

There were 68 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in North Carolina in the week ending March 5, making up 8.9% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

171 people die in North Carolina from cancer in week ending March 19, 2022