The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released an updated North Carolina Dental Opioid Action Plan to provide clear steps and solutions for dentists and their staff, patients, families and communities to address the opioid epidemic.
Published: Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 @ 10:18 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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"I feel a lot deeper in my faith."
Published: Sunday, May 29th, 2022 @ 12:45 pm
By: Daily Wire
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More than 400 Family Dollar locations in six states temporarily closed Sunday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration discovered a large rodent infestation at one of the discount retailer’s distribution centers.
Published: Sunday, March 20th, 2022 @ 11:14 am
By: Daily Wire
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Two bills, which would allow medical professionals who aren’t doctors greater latitude in serving patients, are advancing in the Senate.
Published: Thursday, June 17th, 2021 @ 3:45 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Remarks by President Trump in Meeting on Opioids
Published: Monday, June 17th, 2019 @ 9:20 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Payers Council, a group of public and private health care payers formed as part of Governor Roy Cooper's 2017 North Carolina Opioid Action Plan to identify, align and implement policies to combat the opioid crisis, today released a report that identifies a five-pronged approach to
Published: Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 @ 9:31 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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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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The HOPE Act would allow local police to access without a warrant the medical records of drug suspects
Published: Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 @ 12:42 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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On 10-24-2017, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Linda Rivers, 51 years of age, of 479 Gray Road and Richard James Garrison, 50 years of age, of 479 Gray Road in Chocowinity
Published: Sunday, November 5th, 2017 @ 1:56 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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On 06-21-2017, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Pamela Sue Koonce, 30 years of age, of 1049 Deer Tract Drive in Washington
Published: Wednesday, July 5th, 2017 @ 6:53 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Sen. Tom McInnis, R-Richmond, said if all of the opioid pills prescribed in the past 12 months were counted
Published: Friday, June 16th, 2017 @ 8:44 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Roy Cooper today met with leading professionals from law enforcement, substance abuse treatment and health care about the best ways to fight the opioid crisis in North Carolina
Published: Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 @ 10:43 am
By: Governor's Office
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DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, MD, is calling on thousands of clinicians across North Carolina to join the fight against opioid addiction in North Carolina, a crisis that has seen more than 13,000 North Carolinians die unnecessarily from unintentional overdoses since 1999
Published: Friday, March 17th, 2017 @ 1:31 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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On 11-22-2016, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested, Christopher George Mason, 33 years of age, of 119 S. Harvey Street in Washington
Published: Sunday, December 4th, 2016 @ 4:41 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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While Washington has a long-held and well-earned reputation for gridlock, last month was a clear display of what can be accomplished when partisan differences are cast aside for the greater good.
Published: Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 @ 2:28 am
By: Thom Tillis
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On 12-11-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit served arrest warrants on Vergia Jones, 64 years of age, of 315 Nelson Farm Road in Chocowinity.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:01 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Bobby Tony proves that multitasking is possible when dealing with the Reverend.
Published: Thursday, September 17th, 2015 @ 8:43 am
By: Bobby Tony
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On 2-13-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Vernon Holloway, 44 years of age, of 2850 Pungo Creek Road in Pinetown. Holloway was charged with Obtaining Controlled Substance by Misrepresentation/Fraud (Doctor Shopping) and Trafficking in Opium.
Published: Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 @ 7:18 am
By: Chris Downey
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Two Bolivian hearts were mended, and many local hearts warmed, over the past few weeks, thanks to a partnership between the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Vidant Medical Center and Samaritan's Purse's Children's Heart Project.
Published: Thursday, November 20th, 2014 @ 12:55 am
By: ECU News Services
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On October 20, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Moses Alfred Cooper, age 54, of 114 W Pantego St. in Belhaven and Cameron Hayes Merritt, age 18, of 390 Wilkins Rd. in Belhaven
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 1:38 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Al Schreier rocked back in his recliner, surveying the three future Pirate nurses who filled his small apartment. They were there, they explained kindly, to follow up on an injury to Schreier’s leg. He needed his bandage changed, and a general condition assessment.
Published: Thursday, September 18th, 2014 @ 9:30 pm
By: ECU News Services
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On August 5, 2014, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division served an arrest warrant on Samuel Todd Gaskins, age 30, of 155 Taylor Lane in Chocowinity.
Published: Saturday, September 13th, 2014 @ 7:34 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On July 18, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Christopher George Furman, age 42, of 65 Red Bug Point Drive in Blounts Creek.
Published: Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014 @ 6:24 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On June 19, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Stacy Coveil Holloway, age 50, of 464 Pantego Street in Belhaven and James Ross, age 68, of 1284 Swamp Road in Pantego.
Published: Friday, June 20th, 2014 @ 3:16 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On June 10, 2014, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office served an arrest warrant on Kent Williams Jr., age 48, of 65 Elks Circle in Chocowinity.
Published: Thursday, June 12th, 2014 @ 4:15 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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As a result of the search Investigators located several bottles containing chemicals to include: Methylene Chloride, Diethylamene, Formaldehyde, Sulfuric Acid and Chloroform.
Published: Tuesday, April 29th, 2014 @ 11:05 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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On February 18, 2014, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Olajuwon Aaron Walker, age 25, of 628 Railroad Street in Belhaven.
Published: Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 @ 4:57 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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East Carolina University and Vidant Medical Center have teamed up to help pregnant women and new mothers with a history of substance abuse across eastern North Carolina.
Published: Saturday, January 18th, 2014 @ 11:48 am
By: ECU News Services
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On November 27, 2013, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested James Redmond Jr., age 66, of 1352 Staton House Road in Greenville, NC.
Published: Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 @ 3:34 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Scott Harrison was arrested and charged with two counts of Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Schedule III Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Harrison was confined in the Beaufort County...
Published: Tuesday, October 8th, 2013 @ 5:51 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Purdue Pharma Manufacturing L.P. will build a new facility in Durham County.
Published: Wednesday, September 25th, 2013 @ 4:57 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On September 19, 2013 Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Walter Lee Keel, age 35, of 119 Whichard Lane in Tarboro and Allie Logan Claiborne, age 20, of 1157 Hwy 42 in Pinetops.
Published: Wednesday, September 25th, 2013 @ 3:06 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Investigators gave chase and were able to catch Anderson and placed him under arrest. Other members of the Drug Unit conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle Anderson had met with and arrested the occupants to include Ricky Williams and Davonn Armstrong.
Published: Friday, August 16th, 2013 @ 3:20 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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