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News from May 2022

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30 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in North Carolina during week ending May 14

By Old North News | May 31, 2022

There were 30 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in North Carolina in the week ending May 14, making up 2.8% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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757 people in 75-84 age group in North Carolina are estimated to have died during week ending May 14

By Old North News | May 31, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 757 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 14.

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59 people die in North Carolina from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending May 28, 2022

By Old North News | May 31, 2022

There were 59 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 29.8% decrease from the previous week.

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North Carolina collected $18.3 million in taxes on public utilities licenses in 2021

By Old North News | May 31, 2022

Of the $34.7 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2021, 0.1 percent, or $18.3 million, came from taxes on public utilities licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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North Carolina deaths exceeded death expectancy during week ending May 14

By Old North News | May 31, 2022

North Carolina's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending May 14, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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North Carolina collected 10.4% more in taxes on hunting and fishing licenses in 2021

By Old North News | May 31, 2022

Of the $34.7 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2021, $39.6 million came from taxes on hunting and fishing licenses, a 10.4 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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3,690 businesses in North Carolina have between 100 and 249 employees in 2019

By Old North News | May 31, 2022

There were 3,690 businesses in North Carolina with between 100 and 249 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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124 people die in North Carolina from cerebrovascular disease in week ending May 28, 2022

By Old North News | May 31, 2022

There were 124 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 29.2% increase over the previous week.

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CITY OF ALBEMARLE: Food Truck Friday returns to City Lake Park this Friday!

By Press release submission | May 31, 2022

Food Truck Friday returns! Come out to City Lake Park from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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CITY OF ASHEBORO: City Council Meeting Agenda | June 9

By Press release submission | May 31, 2022

Public Works Director David Hutchins will discuss the city's fuel conservation plans.

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205 people die from diseases of the heart in North Carolina during week ending May 14

By Old North News | May 30, 2022

There were 205 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in North Carolina in the week ending May 14, making up 19.4% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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North Carolina collected 7.1% more in taxes on miscellaneous licenses in 2021

By Old North News | May 30, 2022

Of the $34.7 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2021, $50.4 million came from miscellaneous license taxes, a 7.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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CDC estimates 592 people in 65-74 age group in North Carolina died during week ending May 14

By Old North News | May 30, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 592 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 14.

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68 people die in North Carolina from Alzheimer's disease in week ending May 28, 2022

By Old North News | May 30, 2022

There were 68 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 1.4% decrease from the previous week.

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ARCHDALE PARKS AND RECREATION: Annual National Night Out

By Press release submission | May 30, 2022

Join us August 2nd from 6-9pm at Bonnie Place for National Night Out!

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7,752 businesses in North Carolina have between 50 and 99 employees in 2019

By Old North News | May 30, 2022

There were 7,752 businesses in North Carolina with between 50 and 99 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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'Soaring inflation has led to uncertainty over rising costs': North Carolina's Gas Misery Index ahead of Memorial Day: $907

By Andy Nghiem | May 30, 2022

As nation heads into peak driving season with Memorial Day, the latest Gasoline Misery Index shows the average North Carolina resident will spend an average of $907 more this year than they did last year.

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ARCHDALE PARKS AND RECREATION: 2022 Outdoor Movie Series

By Press release submission | May 30, 2022

Bring a chair or blanket and come on out to our Outdoor Movie Series starting June 3rd!

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North Carolina collected $176,000 in taxes on amusements licenses in 2021

By Old North News | May 30, 2022

Of the $34.7 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2021, less than 0.1 percent, or $176,000, came from taxes on amusements licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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54 people die in North Carolina from diabetes mellitus in week ending May 28, 2022

By Old North News | May 30, 2022

There were 54 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 6.9% decrease from the previous week.