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ENC sheriffs to discuss substance use at symposium organized by Hope Mission of Coastal Carolina

Hope Mission of Coastal Carolina

Hope Mission of Coastal Carolina is hosting a symposium late this week with several eastern North Carolina sheriffs talking about substance use.

Speakers at the "Responding to the Substance Use Crisis in North Carolina's Rural Coastal Communities" event include Carteret County Sheriff Asa Buck, Craven County Sheriff Chip Hughes, Onslow County Sheriff Christopher Thomas, and Bertie County Sheriff Tyrone Ruffin.

They’ll discuss how law enforcement is helping drive recovery solutions.

The symposium is on Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Carteret Community College Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center in Morehead City.

Register to attend HERE.

Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.