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Notice is hereby given that, at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2022.

CITY OF BESSEMER CITY PARKS AND RECREATION: Sign Up for Community-Wide Trunk or Treat

Community-Wide Trunk or Treat will be held next Thursday, October 27 @ 6 pm in Downtown BC!

CITY OF BESSEMER CITY PARKS AND RECREATION: Kiser Senior Center will be kicking off our Pumpkin Decorating Contest on Tuesday, October 25th

The Kiser Senior Center will be kicking off our Pumpkin Decorating Contest on Tuesday, October 25th.

CITY OF BESSEMER CITY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: 1st Annual Brew & Que Winner

Congratulations to the Winners of our 1st Annual Brew & Que!

70 people die in North Carolina from diabetes mellitus in week ending Oct. 22, 2022

There were 70 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Oct. 22, 2022, a 2.9% increase over the previous week.

228 people die from diseases of the heart in North Carolina during week ending Oct. 8

There were 228 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in North Carolina in the week ending Oct. 8, making up 20.3% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

76 people die in North Carolina from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Oct. 22, 2022

There were 76 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Oct. 22, 2022, a 8.4% decrease from the previous week.

CDC estimates 266 people in 65-74 age group in North Carolina died during week ending October 8

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 266 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending October 8.

Roadrunners Club president: ‘I’ve heard that even somebody in Ireland … posted about running for Sue’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Oct 24, 2022

Most everybody who knew who Susan Karnatz knew about her love of running, but few would have guessed that a violent death would interfere with her journey.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in North Carolina during week Oct. 8

North Carolina's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Week ending Oct. 8: 21 deaths among Hispanic people in North Carolina

There were 21 Hispanic people who died in North Carolina in the week ending Oct. 8, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

CDC predicts 223 people in 45-64 age group in North Carolina died during week ending October 8

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 223 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending October 8.

30 people die in North Carolina from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Oct. 22, 2022

There were 30 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Oct. 22, 2022, a 66.7% increase over the previous week.

NC wildlife expert: ‘Now more than ever we need the cooperation of sports men and women’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Oct 23, 2022

Deer hunters should be aware that chronic wasting disease has been identified in three animals this year, with the latest being a hunter-harvested one in Surrey County.

44 people die in North Carolina from kidney disease in week ending Oct. 22, 2022

There were 44 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Oct. 22, 2022, a 18.9% increase over the previous week.

255 people die from cancer in North Carolina during week ending Oct. 8