Atrium Health seeing an increase in COVID cases

Atrium Health cautions that there has been an increase in COVID cases and has issued a warning about a surge in COVID cases in our area.

In a press release from Atrium Health on August 7, it shared “Like many hospitals around the region, we are seeing an increase in COVID19 cases and hospitalizations. The numbers are a slight up- tick and a good reminder to stay vigilant as we head into the fall respiratory season.

“It’s a good time to revisit precautions to protect yourself from COVID-19 and other illnesses – avoid someone if they are sick, practice good hand hygiene, and stay home if you don’t feel well.”

Atrium Health seeing an increase in COVID cases

CLEVELAND COUNTY CHORAL SOCIETY ACCEPTING SINGERS – Rehearsals begin September 5th, 6:30 - 8:30 for the Cleveland County Choral Society at Aldersgate Methodist Church in Shelby under the direction of Kenneth Brooks. The Choral Society will accept singers from September 5 - September 19. Dues are $30.00 per singer. Performances will be Saturday, December 2, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 3, at 3:00 p.m. Performances will be at Central United Methodist Church in Shelby. The Cleveland County Choral Society is a non-auditioned community choir. Our mission is to promote and provide quality choral music for the citizens of Cleveland County and surrounding communities. Our program this season consists of a Dan Forrest arrangement of "Joy To The World," Mack Wilberg's "The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy," Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus," and other favorite Christmas selections.

FDA approves first oral treatment for Postpartum Depression

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Zurzuvae (zuranolone), the first oral medication indicated to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in adults, on Friday, August 4. PPD is a major depressive episode that typically occurs after childbirth but can also begin during the later stages of pregnancy. Until now, treatment for PPD was only available as an IV injection given by a healthcare provider in certain healthcare facilities.

“Postpartum depression is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition in which women experience sadness, guilt, worthlessness—even, in severe cases, thoughts of harming themselves or their child. And, because postpartum depression can disrupt the maternal-infant bond, it can also have consequences for the child’s physical and emotional development,” said Tiffany R. Farchione, M.D., director of the Division of Psychiatry in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.

“Having access to an oral medication will be a beneficial option for many of these women coping with extreme, and sometimes life-threatening, feelings.”

As with other forms of depression, PPD is char- acterized by sadness and/ or loss of interest in activities one used to enjoy and a decreased ability to feel pleasure. It can present with symptoms such as cognitive impairment, sadness or inadequacy, loss of energy or suicidal ideation.

The efficacy of Zurzuvae for treating PPD in adults was demonstrated in two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter studies. The trial participants were women with PPD who met the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders criteria for a major depressive episode and whose symptoms began in the third trimester or within four weeks of delivery. In Study 1, patients received 50 mg of Zurzuvae or placebo once daily in the evening for 14 days. In Study 2, patients received another zuranolone product that was approximately equal to 40 mg of Zurzuvae or placebo, also for 14 days. Patients in both studies were monitored for at least four weeks after the 14-day treatment. The primary endpoint of both studies was the change in depressive symptoms using the total score from the 17-item Hamilton depression rating scale (HAMD-17), measured at day 15. Patients in

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 18th of July, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of THELMA W. DAVIS; AKA, THELMA WHITE DAVIS, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Allen L. Davis, Executor on or before the 26th of October, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 26th day of July, 2023.

Allen L. Davis, Executor

Estate of Thelma W. Davis; aka, Thelma White Davis 115 Lakeshore Dr. Kings Mountain, NC 28086

KMH (7/26, 8/02, 09 &16/2023)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT of JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION File No: 23 CVD 191

Donald Wayne Moore, Plaintiff Vs Tammy Spangler Canipe, Defendant

To: TAMMY SPANGLER CANIPE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action in District Court of Cleveland County bearing file number 23 CVD 191. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: ABSOLUTE DIVORCE. You are required to make a defense to such pleading not later than 40 days from July, 26, 2023, and upon your failure to do so the Plaintiff seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

KMH (7/26, 8/02 & 09/2023) the Zurzuvae groups showed significantly more improvement in their symptoms than those in the placebo groups.

The treatment effect was maintained at Day 42—four weeks after the last dose of Zurzuvae.

The labeling contains a boxed warning noting that Zurzuvae can impact a person’s ability to drive and perform other potentially hazardous activities. Patients also may not be able to assess their degree of impairment.

To reduce the risk of harm, patients should not drive or operate heavy machinery for at least 12 hours after taking Zurzuvae.

The most common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhea, fatigue, nasopharyngitis (the common cold), and urinary tract infection. The use of Zurzuvae may cause suicidal thoughts and behavior. Zurzuvae may cause fetal harm. Women should use effective contraception while taking, and for one week after taking, Zurzuvae.

The daily recommended dose for Zurzuvae is 50mg. It should be taken once every day, for 14 days, in the evening with a fatty meal.

The FDA granted this application Priority Review and Fast Track designation. The approval of Zurzuvae was granted to Sage Therapeutics, Inc.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 3rd of August, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of BOBBY HAROLD DOWNS, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Renee Downs Smith, Executrix on or before the 9th of November, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 9th day of August, 2023.

Renee Downs Smith, Executrix

Estate of Bobby Harold Downs

409 Wes Cook Road Casar, NC 28020 KMH (8/09, 16, 23 & 30/2023)

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 23 E 595

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of George W. Yarbro of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of the said George W. Yarbro to present them to the undersigned by November 2, 2023, or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 2nd day of August, 2023.

John Wayne Yarbro

1824 Shelby Road

Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086

Executor of the Estate of George W. Yarbro

J. Charles Hoyle, PC

J. Charles Hoyle

Attorney at Law

207 Hoyle’s Road Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086

(704) 734-1050

KMH (8/02, 09, 16 & 23/2023)

COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 13th of July, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of RAFAEL LUGO, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Eliezer Lugo, Executor on or before the 2nd of November, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of August, 2023.

Eliezer Lugo, Executor Estate of Rafael Lugo 139 Shady Hollow Circle SE Cleveland, TN 37323

KMH (8/02, 09, 16 & 23/2023)

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NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION

23 E 422

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT ARTHUR CHARPENTIER

Having qualified on the 13th day of July, 2023, as Executor of the Estate of ROBERT ARTHUR CHARPENTIER, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before October 19, 2023, or this notice will be pleased in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the Estate should make immediate payment.

This the 19th day of July, 2023.

Christine Marie Palmer Charpentier, Executor

Of the Estate of Robert Arthur Charpentier

121 Buckhaven Court Lawndale, NC 28090

Attorney for the Estate:

Robert H. Lutz

Lutz Law Firm, PLLC 310-8 East Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (7/19, 26, 8/02 & 09/2023)