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3 days ago
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Macon State Park hosts 2nd annual Peers on the Beach
ATLANTIC BEACH, N.C. (WNCT) — The 2nd annual PEERS on the BEACH will take place June 13 at Fort Macon State Park/Beach. Guests are told to gather at the event at 10:20 a.m. and the program will start at 11 a.m. with feature guests including Senator Bob Brinson, Carteret County Sheriff and Asa Buck. According to a press statement 'this program was so effective last year in helping people with substance use disorders—and to break the stigma of drug addiction, that we realized we need to host this event again!' Statement continues stating that 'some of our clients in recovery will also be available to share their testimony!' and 'we are working to BREAK THE STIGMA — and help people to live a clean, healthy, and productive life!' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
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Carteret County honored for fentanyl crisis response at community forum
BEAUFORT, N.C. (WNCT) — More than 50 community members packed the Beaufort Train Depot on Saturday for a public forum addressing the impact of fentanyl in Carteret County. The event, organized by the Fentanyl Victims Network of North Carolina, highlighted thedangers of illicit fentanyl which often hidden in counterfeit prescription pills such as Adderall, Xanax, and Oxycontin. 'Our team treats every fentanyl-related death as a potential homicide,' Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck said. 'We are committed to pursuing justice for victims and their families.' Carteret County's victim-centered approach sets a statewide standard. Affected families seeking support and resources can find information at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
