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There were 11 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in North Carolina in the week ending Sept. 10, making up 0.8% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

86 people die in North Carolina with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Sept. 17, 2022

There were 86 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Sept. 17, 2022, a 7.5% decrease from the previous week.

31 people die from kidney disease in North Carolina during week ending Sept. 10

There were 31 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in North Carolina in the week ending Sept. 10, making up 2.2% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

51 people die in North Carolina with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Sept. 17, 2022

There were 51 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Sept. 17, 2022, a 15% decrease from the previous week.

Opioid crisis worsens in North Carolina as rival cartels double down on distribution

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Sep 21, 2022

The crisis at the Southern border of the U.S. continues to be driven by the Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels, according to analysts and U.S. border officials, fueling an opioid crisis whose death toll is still climbing.

How many 85 and older-year-olds died in North Carolina during week ending September 3?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 465 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending September 3.

392 people die in North Carolina from cancer in week ending Sept. 17, 2022

There were 392 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Sept. 17, 2022, a 6.2% decrease from the previous week.

389 people die in North Carolina from heart disease in week ending Sept. 17, 2022

There were 389 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending Sept. 17, 2022, a 13.7% increase over the previous week.

CITY OF BESSEMER CITY: Sounds of Summer Concert Series & Cruise-In ft. Blackwater

Join us Saturday, September 24th @ 6:00 PM in downtown Centennial Park for our 2022 Sounds of Summer Concert & Cruise-In Series!

CITY OF BESSEMER CITY: City's Community-Wide Trunk or Treat on October 27

Mark Your Calendar for Bessemer City's Community-Wide Trunk or Treat to be held on Thursday, October 27 from 6 pm-8 pm in Downtown Bessemer City.

CITY OF BESSEMER CITY: 2022 Senior Health & Resource Fair Oct. 12

The 2022 Senior Health & Resource Fair will be held on Wednesday, October 12 from 10 am to 12 pm at First Baptist Church (107 E. Washington Ave, Bessemer City).

CITY OF ARCHDALE: Litter Sweep

Join the Community Appearance Commission for their Fall Litter Sweep.

CITY OF ARCHDALE: 4th Annual "A Week for Archdale"

The City of Archdale is preparing to celebrate its 4th Annual “A Week for Archdale”.

CITY OF ARCHDALE: Fall Clean-Up

Fall Clean Up Event is Saturday 24th to October 1st. Monday to Saturday, and hours are 8-5.

44 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in North Carolina during week ending Sept. 3