This week, New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Chair Julia Olson-Boseman joins us to talk about what’s in store for New Hanover County this year as officials face issues like community violence, public transportation, affordable housing, and — of course — the 2022 election.
Then, WHQR’s Rachel Keith joins us with an in-depth look at the current state of the opioid crisis.
Last year, a record number of Americans died from opioid overdoses. We’ll get into how the Wilmington area is trying to combat the crisis — and some of contention over which treatment approach to use, including at The Healing Place, the county's 200-bed treatment facility, expected to come online this year.
Plus, Port City Daily journalist and assistant editor Alexandria Sands Williams shares her latest reporting on the county’s mask mandate — a tough decision for the appointed Health and Human Services Board made against the backdrop of deep political divides and a growing weariness as the pandemic enters its third year.
Links and more info
- The opioid epidemic is killing more people than ever. Here's what's being done locally to stem the tide
- A closer look at The Healing Place of New Hanover County, the treatment facility now slated for a fall 2022 opening
- Experts back medically-assisted treatment for opioid abuse, but some disagree, including New Hanover County's new treatment facility
- CoastLine: Krista Turner's Journey Through Opioid Addiction
