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Mom who lost son to fentanyl poisoning speaks out at drug awareness event: “If I could save one child, it’s worth it.”
According to recent reports, North Carolina has witnessed a significant surge in Fentanyl-related deaths. Shockingly, the drug claimed over 3,000 lives in the state last year alone. On June 29, Angela Hughes took a proactive step to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of drugs. Her efforts resulted in the...
Firefighters remove massive gator lunging at cars on the road
BOILING SPRING LAKES, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - Firefighters removed a 12-foot alligator that was lunging at cars early Friday morning. Crews were called to the scene around 1 a.m. to help the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office remove the alligator. “After a first attempt to walk this gentleman across the...
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