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PINEHURST  —As fears surrounding COVID-19 continue to rise, emergency departments around the country are reporting a decrease in visits. While keeping social distance is important, health officials express concern that people are jeopardizing their safety by not seeking necessary urgent medical care. 

ROCKINGHAM — FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital-Richmond will share important stroke prevention tips during a community event on World Stroke Day, Tuesday, Oct. 29. 

CHERAW, S.C. — In just four minutes you could: read a few pages of a book; return a phone call; listen to a favorite song... or die from a stroke. On average, every four minutes, a stroke claims a life. It is the third leading cause of death in South Carolina.