opioid crisis
Gov. Stein will recognize Cornelius resident during State of the State
March 10. By Dave Vieser. When North Carolina Governor Josh Stein delivers his first State of the State Address Wednesday evening, Cornelius resident Debbie Dalton will be recognized by the first-term governor. Dalton received the call from Stein’s office last week and she’s thrilled. “There really aren’t words to describe how much this means to […]
Some parents say Hough High beset with drugs
FENTANYL CRISIS | By Erica Batten Aug. 9. In the past year, two Hough High School students have died of fentanyl overdoses, and a handful more have enrolled in drug rehabilitation programs. Understandably, this has parents worried. “Don’t you dare think it couldn’t possibly be your kid, or their friend, or your neighbor,” said one […]
Families grieving fentanyl deaths to rally in support of new laws
Aug. 9. By Joe Killian | NC Newsline. The Fentanyl Victims Network of North Carolina will rally at the NC State Capitol Building later this month, pushing for stronger penalties for illegal distribution of the synthetic opioid and more funding for early intervention, Naloxone and processing toxicology reports. They are also asking state lawmakers for […]
