Summary
Rowan County is facing a massive spike in fentanyl deaths, currently ranking second in the state for these tragedies. This crisis highlights an urgent need for our local leaders to boost funding and support for public health and emergency response teams.
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Impact analysis
Local taxpayers will likely foot the bill for increased emergency medical responses and expanded health services to tackle this crisis.
Residents struggling with substance use and their families stand to benefit the most if treatment and emergency response resources are expanded.
The entire community feels the strain as emergency services are stretched thin and families suffer the devastating loss of loved ones.
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Rowan County animal shelter suspends cat adoptions after highly contagious virus found
Rowan County animal shelter suspends cat adoptions after highly contagious virus found Queen City News
Rowan County sees increase in overdoses; ranked 2nd in state for fentanyl deaths
Rowan County sees increase in overdoses; ranked 2nd in state for fentanyl deaths Queen City News
Salisbury City Hall, customer service center to close to public as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
Salisbury City Hall, customer service center to close to public as COVID-19 cases continue to rise Salisbury Post
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