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Rx Drug Abuse: Common and Dangerous

Rx Drug Abuse: Common and Dangerous
Abuse is most common among young people, Compton says. “Prescription drug abuse — like most drug abuse — tends to peak in the teens and 20s,” he tells WebMD. Almost one in five teens — roughly 4.5 million — has tried getting high with… Continue reading

NC Mom Moves West to Get Legal Pot for Sick Child

NC mom moves west to get legal pot for sick child
Now that medical marijuana is legal in Colorado, a North Carolina mother is seeking relief for her daughter by moving there. The Gorman's wanted to seek experimental treatment for their daughter who suffers hundreds of seizures a day. Since… Continue reading

No Indictment for Charlotte Officer Who Shot Jonathon Ferrell

No indictment for Charlotte officer who shot Jonathon Ferrell
Hear 911 call that led to man’s death According to a complaint filed last week by Ferrell’s mother, the family is targeting the city of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Rodney Monroe and the shooter, Kerrick. charlotte north carolina –… Continue reading

Charlotte NAACP: No Indictment in Officer-Involved Shooting ‘despicable’ – WBTV

Charlotte NAACP: No indictment in officer-involved shooting ‘despicable’ – WBTV


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Charlotte NAACP: No indictment in officer-involved shooting 'despicable'
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Prosecutors from North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper's office sought the indictment based on an investigation conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation as well as a separate investigation conducted… Continue reading

Mary Runs Out of Funds to Continue Battle Against Rare Cancer

Mary runs out of funds to continue battle against rare cancer
However, Mary found a doctor in North Carolina who had had success with reconstructive throat surgery. The family took out a loan and held fundraising events. They also approached the HSE for funds but they were turned down as… Continue reading

US Lawmakers Raise Safety Concerns About Olympics

US lawmakers raise safety concerns about Olympics
WASHINGTON (AP) – Members of Congress expressed serious concerns Sunday about the safety of Americans at next month's Olympics in Russia and said Moscow needs to cooperate more on security. Suicide bombings last month in the southern Russian … Read more on WAOW

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