In 2010, when Democrat Charles Graham first ran for Robeson County’s state House District 47, he defeated Republican Brawleigh Graham by a more-than-comfortable 67% to 33% margin.
Published: Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 @ 2:16 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens have agreed to a $13.8 billion opioid settlement to resolve thousands of nationwide lawsuits, according to a new report.
Published: Monday, December 5th, 2022 @ 8:56 pm
By: Daily Wire
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The NCTA had endorsed Cheri Beasley previously before Beasley went all in on Defund the Police (raising thousands of dollars from that crowd before she got caught)
Published: Thursday, August 11th, 2022 @ 2:06 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) gave an impassioned defense of the Second Amendment during the National Rifle Association’s annual convention in Texas, days after a man murdered 19 children at an elementary school.
Published: Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 @ 5:05 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, a Democrat who proposed cutting a huge $80 million from the Chicago Police Department budget in 2020, has a personal police unit consisting of a whopping 71 officers to protect her
Published: Tuesday, March 29th, 2022 @ 11:17 am
By: Daily Wire
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President Donald J. Trump is working to protect Americans from the scourge of traffickers who bring deadly drugs to our shores and into our communities.
Published: Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 @ 10:20 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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It’s finally that time of year again!
Published: Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 @ 9:11 am
By: Daily Wire
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'l feel strongly that as adults, we can and should be best at educating our children about the importance of a healthy and balanced life'
Published: Friday, October 25th, 2019 @ 3:52 pm
By: LifeZette
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She thanked members of Congress for their work, stressed the importance of continuing to fight hard
Published: Friday, October 25th, 2019 @ 1:07 pm
By: LifeZette
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A unique grant celebrates East Carolina University’s commitment to using interprofessional collaboration to address emerging and challenging trends in health care, including opioid use and substance abuse prevention and treatment.
Published: Saturday, September 28th, 2019 @ 3:58 pm
By: ECU News Services
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President Donald J. Trump has mobilized Federal resources to combat the opioid crisis that has devastated so many of our communities.
Published: Thursday, September 5th, 2019 @ 11:45 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Remarks by President Trump at the Announcement of State Opioid Response Grants
Published: Thursday, September 5th, 2019 @ 9:08 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The bill isn’t soft on crime, but it does address critical concerns about incarcerated, drug-addicted individuals
Published: Thursday, May 9th, 2019 @ 9:26 am
By: Carolina Journal
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FIGHTING THE OPIOID CRISIS: President Donald J. Trump’s effort to combat the opioid crisis is making progress and he remains committed to ensuring we end this crisis next door.
Published: Friday, May 3rd, 2019 @ 9:19 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Together, we are building a safe, strong, and proud America.
Published: Friday, January 25th, 2019 @ 11:01 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is partnering with the Mountain Area Health Education Center to increase the number of doctors who graduate from North Carolina residency programs with the training necessary to provide medication-assisted treatment for patients
Published: Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019 @ 5:12 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Unintentional opioid-related overdose resulted in 1,884 deaths in North Carolina last year, a 34 percent increase from the 1,407 deaths attributed to the same cause in 2016, and state health officials say the increase is due to the increase in potent illicit drugs like heroin and fentanyl
Published: Thursday, December 20th, 2018 @ 5:02 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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I am steadfastly committed to ensuring our veterans and their families receive the care and support they deserve.
Published: Friday, November 16th, 2018 @ 3:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Twenty-two local health departments in North Carolina will receive a share of $1.8 million to implement high-impact, community-level strategies to address the opioid crisis based on the NC Opioid Action Plan
Published: Thursday, November 1st, 2018 @ 10:11 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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A Year of Historic Action to Combat the Opioid Crisis
Published: Friday, October 26th, 2018 @ 1:15 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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My pledge to you, our noble warriors, is that my Administration will support you, and your loved ones, and your amazing families every single day, now and always.
Published: Sunday, September 23rd, 2018 @ 1:05 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A fourth year of funding for ECU's Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) will mean new ways for seniors in eastern North Carolina to access health care
Published: Thursday, September 13th, 2018 @ 12:29 am
By: ECU News Services
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For Cathy, opioids are part of the blend of medications that keep her functioning
Published: Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 @ 12:50 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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When addicts show up at emergency rooms, there's a good chance they won't find help
Published: Monday, August 20th, 2018 @ 12:02 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, applauded the Senate passage of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019
Published: Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 @ 12:47 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, we remember those we have lost to the drug abuse epidemic, lift up and pray for those struggling with addiction, and reaffirm our steadfast resolve.
Published: Thursday, June 28th, 2018 @ 10:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Cooper today announced $1.5 million in grant awards to 12 community partners to implement projects that combat the opioid crisis by advancing the goals of the NC Opioid Action Plan
Published: Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 @ 9:00 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, voted to pass the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Published: Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 @ 11:53 am
By: Thom Tillis
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A data dashboard developed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shows the state is beginning to see success in its efforts to combat the opioid crisis
Published: Thursday, May 31st, 2018 @ 10:29 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, chaired an open hearing on the markup of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Published: Thursday, May 24th, 2018 @ 8:36 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Incumbent Justin Burr, who is 32, is running for his sixth term as a state representative in House District 67. In the 2016 primary, he narrowly defeated contender Lane Burris in a two-way race with 51 percent of the vote
Published: Friday, April 20th, 2018 @ 4:28 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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It's time to get aggressive in the fight against opioid addiction, said U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions during a Raleigh presentation on the nationwide opioid crisis
Published: Thursday, April 19th, 2018 @ 11:53 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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County public health departments across North Carolina are keeping families and communities safe year-round through immunizations, screenings, infectious disease control and promotion of healthy lifestyles, while also meeting the challenges of addiction, overdose and a rising death rate related to o
Published: Monday, April 16th, 2018 @ 11:34 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Defeating this epidemic will require the commitment of every State, local, and Federal agency.
Published: Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 @ 12:32 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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