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News from May 2022

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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in North Carolina during week ending April 30

By Old North News | May 12, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in North Carolina in the week ending April 30, making up less than 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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17 people die in North Carolina with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending May 7, 2022

By Old North News | May 12, 2022

There were 17 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending May 7, 2022, no changes from the previous week.

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CITY OF CHARLOTTE: Digital Navigators Program

By Press release submission | May 12, 2022

The Digital Navigator service is designed to ensure that everyone in Mecklenburg County can find and connect with available digital inclusion resources.

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CITY OF BOILING SPRING LAKE: Retiring Police Chief Honored

By Press release submission | May 12, 2022

Retiring Police Chief Greg Jordan was honored with a proclamation read and presented to him at the May 3rd BOC Meeting.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in North Carolina during week ending April 23?

By Old North News | May 11, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 580 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 23.

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267 people die in North Carolina from cancer in week ending May 7, 2022

By Old North News | May 11, 2022

There were 267 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending May 7, 2022, a 12.7% decrease from the previous week.

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244 people die in North Carolina from heart disease in week ending May 7, 2022

By Old North News | May 11, 2022

There were 244 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending May 7, 2022, a 15.6% decrease from the previous week.

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North Carolina collected $307.4 million in tobacco products sales tax in 2021

By Old North News | May 11, 2022

Of the $34.7 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2021, 0.9 percent, or $307.4 million, came from tobacco products sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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North Carolina collected 27.2% more in individual income taxes in 2021

By Old North News | May 11, 2022

Of the $34.7 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2021, $15.9 billion came from individual income taxes, a 27.2 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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North Carolina collected 18.2% more in license taxes in 2021

By Old North News | May 11, 2022

Of the $34.7 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2021, $2.6 billion came from license taxes, an 18.2 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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CITY OF BESSEMER: Police Week in Bessemer City May 15-21

By Press release submission | May 11, 2022

On Monday, May 9th Mayor & City Council adopted a resolution formally designating Sunday, May 15-Saturday, May 21, 2022, as Police Week in Bessemer City.

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CITY OF BURLINGTON: Concert in the Park Series- May 13, 2022 Cancelled

By Press release submission | May 11, 2022

Due to the inclement weather forecasted for this afternoon/night, we have made the decision to cancel tonight's Concert in the Park Series- May 2022 featuring The Magnificents Band.

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Excess deaths during week ending April 23 in North Carolina

By Old North News | May 10, 2022

North Carolina's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending April 23, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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North Carolina collected 13.5% more in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2021

By Old North News | May 10, 2022

Of the $34.7 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2021, $14.6 billion came from sales and gross receipts taxes, a 13.5 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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63 people die in North Carolina from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending May 7, 2022

By Old North News | May 10, 2022

There were 63 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending May 7, 2022, a 13.7% decrease from the previous week.

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North Carolina collected 27.8% more in documentarty and stock transfer taxes in 2021

By Old North News | May 10, 2022

Of the $34.7 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2021, $121 million came from documentarty and stock transfer taxes, a 27.8 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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North Carolina collected $16,000 in amusements sales tax in 2021

By Old North News | May 10, 2022

Of the $34.7 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2021, less than 0.1 percent, or $16,000, came from amusements sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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97 people die in North Carolina from cerebrovascular disease in week ending May 7, 2022

By Old North News | May 10, 2022

There were 97 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending May 7, 2022, a 7.6% decrease from the previous week.

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610 people in 75-84 age group in North Carolina are estimated to have died during week ending April 23

By Old North News | May 10, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 610 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 23.

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TOWN OF CARY: Jack Smith Park Sprayground Opens Wednesday

By Press release submission | May 10, 2022

The sprayground at Jack Smith Park will open for the season on Wednesday, May 11.