Category Archives: Moore County

OPIOID ADDICTION

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Dr. Frank Corrigan, CEO of Solas Health, PLLC, Karen Wicker, Executive Director of Drug Free Moore County and Grant Hunsucker, Moore County EMS Director join Al Mangum in a discussion about the evolving Opioid addiction problem in our country and in Moore County.

Opioid addiction is a long-lasting (chronic) disease that can cause major health, social, and economic problems. Opioids are a class of drugs that act in the nervous system to produce feelings of pleasure and pain relief. Some opioids are legally prescribed by healthcare providers to manage severe and chronic pain. Commonly prescribed opioids include oxycodone, fentanyl, buprenorphine, methadone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, codeine, and morphine. Some other opioids, such as heroin, are illegal drugs of abuse.

Opioid addiction is characterized by a powerful, compulsive urge to use opioid drugs, even when they are no longer required medically. Opioids have a high potential for causing addiction in some people, even when the medications are prescribed appropriately and taken as directed. Many prescription opioids are misused or diverted to others. Individuals who become addicted may prioritize getting and using these drugs over other activities in their lives, often negatively impacting their professional and personal relationships. It is unknown why some people are more likely to become addicted than others.

Opioids change the chemistry of the brain and lead to drug tolerance, which means that over time the dose needs to be increased to achieve the same effect. Taking opioids over a long period of time produces dependence, such that when people stop taking the drug, they have physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal (such as muscle cramping, diarrhea, and anxiety). Dependence is not the same thing as addiction; although everyone who takes opioids for an extended period will become dependent, only a small percentage also experience the compulsive, continuing need for the drug that characterizes addiction.

Opioid addiction can cause life-threatening health problems, including the risk of overdose. Overdose occurs when high doses of opioids cause breathing to slow or stop, leading to unconsciousness and death if the overdose is not treated immediately. Both legal and illegal opioids carry a risk of overdose if a person takes too much of the drug, or if opioids are combined with other drugs (particularly tranquilizers called benzodiazepines).

Solas Health, PLLC, Pinehurst and Fayetteville offices. https://solas-recovery.org, 910-295-7246.

Drug Free Moore County – , 910 947-1902

EMS – https://www.moorecountync.gov/public-safety/emergency-medical-services, 910 947-6317

 

 

A CONVERSATION WITH  DAVID SINCLAIR – MANAGING EDITOR OF THE PILOT

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Starting our 10th year of All Things Moore County has given us a great perspective on the changes and growth Moore County has seen.

David Sinclair’s perspective as a resident of Moore County since childhood and his perspective as an editor, photographer and unofficial chronicler of events in the County since the early 80’s give us an even better perspective of all that has gone on during that period of time.

David is articulate, funny & thoughtful.  This recap/review of our last two decades is timely for long time and new residents.

 

FRIEND TO FRIEND – HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS/THE PINEHURST GAZETTE

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PINEHURST GAZETTE

Owner Rebekah Sykes King joins us to share the history of the Pinehurst Gazette which was established in 1973. Since her purchase of the Gazette in 2011 from Reid Page, the Gazette remains a fixture all over Moore County, celebrating its past and the changing demographic landscape of today.  As a family run business, the Gazette is a quarterly publication that can be seen in over 70 drop off locations throughout Moore County.

info@pinehurstgazette.com, www.pinehurstgazette.com, P.O. Box 5003, Pinehurst, N.C.

 

FRIEND TO FRIEND

Guests: Executive Director, Anne Friesen, Human Trafficking Community Educator – Jan Mullis

Human trafficking is a world-wide, organized crime that hides in communities and instills fear.  It is the fastest growing crime in the U.S. and it is known to be in our area.  It is a hidden crime in that traffickers systematically lure their targets with counterfeit love, pretending to be a boy or girl friend, or by offering them jobs that are fraudulent.  They use force, fear and fraud to manipulate them into a life of drugs, prostitution, violence and abuse.  Traffickers target youth between the ages of 11-25 years old, the most common age of entering into “the life” being 14.    “Thousand Eyes Wide Open”  combats this hidden crime by educating the citizens of Moore County to recognize and report the signs and symptoms of human trafficking.

“Thousand Eyes Wide Open” is a community watch campaign and includes training opportunities for the community at large; for adults who have direct contact with the targeted age group; for the targeted age group to learn how to protect themselves; and for parents of tots and young children.   Each person who participates in one of these training opportunities receives a certification sticker to prominently display that warns traffickers that they are being watched.

Friend to Friend 2018 Statistics & Mission

To help survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault & human trafficking rebuild their lives.

All Friend to Friend’s services and programs are provided free-of-charge.

Friend to Friend is a non-profit 501c (3) organization, started in 1988, to serve victims of domestic violence, sexual assault I and human trafficking in  Moore County, regardless of socioeconomic, religious, or immigration status.  We serve all persons, primarily women and children. Friend to Friend is the only domestic violence ,sexual assault  & human trafficking agency in Moore County. To achieve our mission, we offer, free of charge, a crisis line that operates 24/7, emergency housing at our undisclosed shelter, a court advocacy program, a sexual assault advocacy program, court accompaniment, community education, counseling services, hospital accompaniment for sexual assault, legal aid, and referrals to other community resources.

In 2018, Friend to Friend’s crisis calls increased 65% in comparison to 2017. We received 457 more calls in 2018 than we received in 2017. Our calls include referrals from all across Moore County and surrounding counties. We also receive calls from victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking seeking emotional support, as well as actively fleeing victims seeking shelter. Friend to Friend also assisted with 7,028 days of care and shelter meals. We provided 3,301 counseling/guidance advocacy sessions, and 981 court advocacy services. Toward the end of 2018, 71% of our clients moved in to a safe and supportive housing.

www.friendtofriend.me

Crisis Hot Line – 910-947-3333

Advocacy Office – 910-947-1703

101 Monroe St. – Suite A
Carthage, N.C. 28327

 

 

PASSION & PURPOSE

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CAPODANNO HIGH SCHOOL – MICHAEL ERWIN

SAFE & SOUND – DOUGLAS TUXBERRY

VINTAGE  & RESTORATION AUTO – RICK MIRABITO

MOORE COUNTY RESIDENTS/STUDENTS – EMMA GENTRY LANDRY & CAROLINE LANDRY

Our guest topics might vary, but this kickoff show for 2019 has a common thread of Passion & Purpose with each of our guests, as difference makers in our Moore County community.

Mike Irwin is the head of Capodanno High School; a new Catholic High School in Moore County. CELEBRATE COURAGE is the name of their upcoming fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 1st. 6 p.m. at The Fair Barn. It honors the 95th birthday of Father Capodanno in conjunction with the rise of a new Catholic High School in his name.

The hallmark of this “servant leader” education will be on full display at their Feb. 1st fundraiser. The exciting changes and the anticipated growth of The Four Pillars of a Father Capodanno High School Education, give wonderful options to Moore County residents and their children that hadn’t existed prior to 2017.

www.capodannohigh.org

SAFE & SOUND will be a new segment on upcoming editions of All Things Moore County and will be hosted by Doug Tuxberry. Doug’s background and experience in the safety and security field for 34 years, including 22 years of service in the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division and experience with the Drug Enforcement Administration, is brought to our listener’s attentions in the form of tips, information and “ah ha” moments in the area of Home Security, Emergency Planning, Car Safety, Identity Theft, Internet Crime, Local Crime and Community Watch.

safeandsound@gmail.com

Rick Mirabito owns Vintage & Modern European Services in Aberdeen and has taken a boyhood dream to its best expression with his passion for automobiles since his boyhood days in Massachusetts.  Today, Rick is a Pinehurst resident whose spotless and organic business & business model allow him to service all types of German Vehicles including Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Audi & Volkswagen.  His straightforward approach and passion for what he does, and how he does it, is a welcome breath of fresh air in this day and age of the franchise culture that bigger is better.

910-944-1023.

Emma Gentry Landry and Caroline Landry represent the very best of our student population with their disciplined focus, joy, faith and family values.  At 18 and 16 respectively, these articulate, intelligent and beautiful young ladies set a bar of excellence that is undeniable and easy to admire.  As athletes, as students, as weekly spokespersons for their grandfather’s law firm, The Thigpen & Jenkins Inspirational Thought for the Week, and as young adults who will become difference makers, Emma Gentry and Caroline serve as an inspiration to many and role models for those younger students and family members coming up behind them.

RYAN & BRITTANY PASCHAL – MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN MOORE COUNTY

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PINELAND HOME & REMODELING LLC & FRONT RUNNER REALTY GROUP

Ryan & Brittany Paschal started their business in 2012. What has transpired over these last 6 years is transformative.

Pineland Homes & Remodeling, LLC has become one of the most recognized names in new construction in Southern Pines specifically, but Moore County in general.  Ryan was voted Builder of the Year for 2018 and in 2019 will serve as President of The Moore County Home Builders Association.

Brittany Paschal heads up Front Runner Realty Group, which is a family business with her parents, Kim & Frank Strange.  Brittany has distinguished herself as one of the area’s top brokers as well as a proactive Realtor member of the MCRAR, serving on many community driven committees.  She was voted New Member of the Year in 2016.  She also serves as Ryan’s chief design, décor & aesthetics consultant on his new construction homes.

Together the Paschals have become a very positive and strong force in Changing & improving the landscape of Moore County.

Front Runner Realty Group
Brittany@frontrunnerrealty.com
910 315-9998
250 N. Bennett St.
Southern Pines, N.C.

Moore County Home Builders Association : MCHBA
www.mchba.com/