From Carolina Journal Radio Program No. 680: State lawmakers hope to reduce cases of drug overdose deaths through a new tool. Legislators approved a plan allowing the state health director to issue a “standing order” for naloxone. It’s a drug that can reverse the effects of a drug overdose within seconds. The standing order would allow people across the state to get naloxone at their pharmacies.
In-person early voting for the May 14 runoff election gets underway
In-person early voting for the May 14 second primary/runoff election began Thursday at 8 am. It will end on Saturday, May 11 at 3 pm.