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We're excited to announce the date for this years annual Rooftop Cops for Kids event!

CITY OF BELMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT: Vote K9 Unit For the Aftermath Cares K9 Grant

The Belmont Police Department K9 Unit has been nominated for the Aftermath Cares K9 Grant, but we need your votes!

CITY OF BELMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT: Bank Robbery Investigations

On Monday October 31, 2022 the Belmont Police Department responded to an armed robbery at the State Employee’s Credit Union.

BREVARD/TRANSYLVANIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Business After Hours - Headwaters Outfitters Nov. 8th

Join us at Headwaters Outfitters for our November evening networking event!

BREVARD/TRANSYLVANIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Lunch & Learn Nov. 9th

The Power of the Inbox:Email Marketing as a Key to Grow Your Business

BREVARD/TRANSYLVANIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 51st Annual Downtown Brevard Christmas Parade Dec. 3rd

With the leaves changing and crisp cool mornings, Mother Nature has already started sending us clues that the holiday season is right around the corner!

CITY OF BELMONT: Next Pedestrian Plan City-Wide Community Conversation is Nov. 10th

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2022

Did you miss the Pedestrian Plan City-Wide Community Conversation last Thursday? If so, its not to late to let your voice be heard!

RANDOLPH COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH: Ways to Reduce Baby’s Risk

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2022

SIDS can also have maternal risk factors related to it.

RANDOLPH COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH: Tips to help prevent SIDS

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2022

After discussing what SIDS is and what the risk factors are, let's talk about tips to help prevent SIDS!

CDC predicts 412 people in 65-74 age group in North Carolina died during week ending October 22

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 412 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending October 22.

294 people die from diseases of the heart in North Carolina during week ending Oct. 22

There were 294 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in North Carolina in the week ending Oct. 22, making up 19.5% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

89 people die in North Carolina from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 89 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 7.3% decrease from the previous week.

66 people die in North Carolina from diabetes mellitus in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 66 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 8.2% increase over the previous week.

35 people die in North Carolina from kidney disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 35 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, no changes from the previous week.

North Carolina deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending Oct. 22

North Carolina's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 22, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

323 people die from cancer in North Carolina during week ending Oct. 22

There were 323 deaths from cancer reported in North Carolina in the week ending Oct. 22, making up 21.4% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

Week of October 22: 284 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in North Carolina

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 284 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending October 22.

53 people die in North Carolina from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 53 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 103.8% increase over the previous week.

29 Hispanic people in North Carolina passed away in week ending Oct. 22